Copts in Sudan

The Anglo-Egyptian invasion in 1898 allowed Copts greater religious and economic freedom, and they extended their original roles as artisans and merchants into trading, banking, engineering, medicine, and the civil service.

[1] After the Sudanese Revolution of 2019, a Coptic Orthodox priest led the inauguration of the new prime minister of Sudan, Abdalla Hamdok.

[1] Gaafar Nimeiry's introduction of Islamic Sharia law in 1983 began a new phase of oppressive treatment of Copts, among other non-Muslims.

However, when the National Islamic Front overthrew the elected government of Sadiq al-Mahdi with the help of the military, discrimination against Copts returned in earnest.

[3] In contrast with the extensive media broadcasting of the Muslim Friday prayers, the radio ceased coverage of the Christian Sunday service.

There were reports as to an attack on 16 December 2023 by Rapid Support Forces militants on a Coptic monastery following which five clergy and four labourers were missing.