Story number 2 for 7 Mar 2000

Next, Open Doors says it will not leave Southern Sudan, despite the pull-out of thirteen aid agencies working in that area. Sudanese rebels issued an ultimatum ordering aid groups to recognize and work with its group. However, Open Doors is operating independently and working directly with the indigenous Sudanese church. The group is calling for urgent prayer for the believers of Southern Sudan as they continue to reach the victims of war with not only aid, but also the Gospel.