Sudan Closing Christian Schools For Serving Food During Ramadan

Catholic World News today reports that Christians in Sudan are protesting the government's decision to close down Catholic schools for refugees during Ramadan. The Ministry of Education has warned that any school functioning during Ramadan will be fined. The Islamic government explained that the schools were providing students with food, and eating during the day is forbidden during Ramadan. The Catholic educational system that runs 80 schools for refugees is appealing the decision. Many of the refugees they serve are severely malnourished. The Sudan Tribune commented: "It is ridiculous for the government to force non-Muslims to fast and close schools for internally displaced persons on the pretext they were offering food."