Many Sudanese have fled to Egypt to escape war, others persecution.
Many Sudanese have fled to Egypt to escape war, others persecution.
Apr. 16, 2026 | Egypt

Sudanese Refugee Faces Prison Time

[9] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Maida.

A Sudanese refugee has been sentenced on false charges as retaliation for placing her faith in Christ. Around 1.5 million Sudanese live as refugees in Egypt, including Christians who have fled persecution. Among these is Maida, who became a Christ follower years ago and fled after her Muslim husband rejected her and took their children away as she feared for her safety. Recently, she learned that she has been tried in absentia in Sudan and sentenced to two years in prison on false accusations that she assaulted her husband. “This is to punish her for leaving Islam,” a front-line worker said. Maida hasn’t seen her children in several years and now fears returning to Sudan. Pray that the Lord will comfort her and that front-line workers will have wisdom as they try to help her navigate legal processes.

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  • "The Earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof!" Gratitude and blessing for your child, Maida. Please restore her children to her and guide through this Egypt-Sudan legal quagmire. Grant her peace through your loving presence. Glory to the mighty arm of God, his Son, through and for whom the Earth was created! Holy Spirit, move through your Body!
    Mary M - USA
  • Gracious Father,
    Please be with our sister Maida. Please give her and those helping her wisdom as they navigate legal processes. Please keep her safe and help her to be able to see her children again. Please soften the hearts of those persecuting her and bring some to salvation in Christ. In Jesus name, amen.
    Scott P - USA
  • Dear Lord, may you bless and comfort Maida as she seeks with front line worker support to navigate the legal process that will bring her home and reunite her with her children while avoiding the legal sanctions that have been brought against her in Sudan. Amen.
    Tom H - USA
  • Heavenly Father, thank You for Maida's faith. Please help her and the other refugees. Please comfort her and bless the front-line workers with the wisdom needed to help her navigate legal processes. May she be exonerated and reunited with her children. May her husband also put his faith in Christ. Thank You. In Jesus's Name. Amen.
    Christienne D - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Sudan & Sudanese refugees: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain all, especially refugees like Maida, facing false imprisonment or other violence. Save Sudan & Egypt! Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • FatherGod, thank You for helping Maida through this situation. Please comfort her & encourage her & help the front-line workers have wisdom as they help her navigate legal processes. Let no weapon formed against her prosper & have all charges dropped. Soften the heart of her husband. Be glorified in this situation. In the Name of Jesus Christ.
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Lord, please comfort Maida as she misses her children children and navigates her future. May she trust in You and rely on James, chapter 1, that as she asks for wisdom, You will guide her. Jeff Franklin
    Jeff F - USA
  • Beloved Father: Please protect sister Maida who has suffered the loss of so much for the sake of Jesus! Please exonerate her of the false accusations & may her husband receive the punishment that would have been given to her. May she be reunited with her children. Build her up in the faith. Surround her with Christian fellowship. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Mario C - USA
  • We see the oppression and attacks on Your followers. We pray for the protection and provision to keep us on Your path and direct those that oppose You. We thank You for Your daily bread, and we ask for Your guidance and faithfulness. We Pray that the Lord will comfort her and that front-line workers will have wisdom as they try to help her.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
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