Thursday 19 August 2010

Increasing instability in Darfur…

On this morning’s news it was reported that 13 children have been killed in Darfur and another 9 wounded. 2 UNMIS workers have been abducted and UNHCR has announced its evacuation. President Bashir has announced they will not be allowed to return, which will leave those living in refugee communities even more vulnerable and desperate than before. The number fleeing to IDP camps in Aweil North and even as far as Kakuma Refugee Camp on the Kenyan border is increasing.

This morning I have met with our mission partners who care for the victims of the ongoing conflict in Darfur. They risk their lives to express God’s love for those fleeing the terror. We will meet again soon to discuss the resources we can provide them with to make their work more effective and to demonstrate the caring support of Christian sisters and brothers in Australia.

The thought which is with me constantly in Sudan rises to the surface again: “The need is so great, and our resources are so small.” If you would like to contribute, please contact Global Mission Partners: (+61) 08 8212 4446 / info@gmp.org.au

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