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Tuesday, August 02, 2005

Highest Ranking Christian in Muslim State Dies Tragically

Terribly sad news comes from Southern Sudan today, as the helicopter death of their new Vice President has been reported. A strong Christian and supporter of missions and other efforts, this truly is a blow for this troubled nation where many have suffered severe persecution in the name of Christ.

Keep them in your prayers!

Highest Ranking Christian in Muslim State Dies Tragically

By Douglas W. Phillips,
with Matthew Chancey Contributing

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"Sudan, a nation of many sorrows, has suffered yet another tragic blow to the cause of freedom early this morning with the death of the newly inaugurated President of Southern Sudan, Dr. John Garang. He was the highest ranking Christian in the world of an officially Islamic state...."