Sudan Peace Call : A “Sacred Call” to End Sudan’s War
Unity of Faith Conscience in the Face of Tragedy : The African Council of Religious Leaders has designated August 21 as a day of prayer and supplication for peace in Sudan.
Khartoum highlight-African Council of Religious Leaders Sets August 21 as a Day of Prayer and Supplication for Sudan Peace Call. Responding to Sudan’s devastating crisis, marked by brutal war killing thousands and displacing millions, religious leaders launched Sudan Peace Call. The African Council of Religious Leaders, during its General Assembly “Religions for Peace,” issued what it called a sacred appeal. This call aimed to stop the war, achieve peace in Sudan, and reflect the unity of faith conscience against tragedy.
August 21: A Day for Peace in Sudan
During sessions held in Nairobi on August 11–12, 2025, the Council announced September 21 as Sudan Peace Call day. The date coincides with the International Day of Peace, now dedicated to a continental spiritual and popular mobilization for Sudan. On this day, prayers will be raised, preachers will speak for peace, and unity of Sudan will be emphasized publicly. Believers from African traditional religions will join with holy chants and prayers in a shared commitment to end war. The day will also feature protest vigils, and speeches delivered to various embassies, urging support for Sudan Peace Call.
Former Sudanese Minister of Religious Affairs, Nasr al-Din Mufreh, said believers worldwide will participate in this peace solidarity. He emphasized this is an urgent appeal to end the war and bring an end to the ongoing humanitarian tragedy. The Council’s sessions dedicated significant time to discussing Sudan’s war, describing it as a threat to Sudan and the region. Its final statement warned of catastrophic consequences on human life, unity, and national identity if the conflict persists.
Key Recommendations from the General Assembly
The Assembly recommended a comprehensive assessment of the war’s impact on people, social fabric, and development across Sudan. It condemned gender-based violence and called for urgent, unconditional opening of humanitarian corridors for aid delivery. Millions are facing accelerating famine that is already claiming lives and threatening total collapse of Sudan’s food security. The Council also urged Sudanese and global religious leaders to engage in broad consultations to mediate an end to fighting. It called for activating their moral and spiritual role in peacebuilding and national reconciliation.
Confronting Hate Speech and Extremism
Infrastructure, environment, and health systems have collapsed since the brutal war began on April 15, 2023. This conflict between the Sudanese army and RSF is now labeled the world’s worst humanitarian disaster by international agencies.
In a Facebook post seen by Khartoum Highlight, Mufreh stressed confronting hate speech and extremism in Sudan through awareness campaigns. He called for cooperation with national and international actors to strengthen social cohesion and peaceful coexistence in Sudan. The appeal also urged civilian and military leaders to intensify efforts toward comprehensive national reconciliation beyond political calculations. The Assembly called for engagement with the United Nations, African Union, Sudanese civil society, and peace actors globally. Its aim is to mobilize international support and advocacy for Sudan Peace Call, ensuring sustained global attention to the crisis.
