Eritrea (MNN) — Eritrea and Ethiopia have a complex relationship. They ended a twenty-year conflict with each other in 2018. Just two years later, Eritrean soldiers joined Ethiopia in a fight against a paramilitary group in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. That conflict ended in 2022, but unrest has spiked in Tigray again this month, concerning many about the region’s long-term stability. This international narrative  has created a fascinating global Bible translation team for the Kunama of Eritrea. Meg Hunt with Wycliffe USA says about the Kunama, “They have for decades experienced hardship through civil war in their country. Many of them have migrated to neighboring countries — and then actually several of them have come to North America.” Two Kunama* teams in North America and Ethiopia connect across time zones and schedules to translate God’s Word. The team in Ethiopia faces especial challenges. “They are being targeted by the local government, so it's been hard for them to continue to feel safe in that environment.” Would you pray for this gospel project spanning the globe? “Pray for the safety of these Kunama team members, especially those in Ethiopia. Pray for the just energy and stamina to continue this work.” Find your place in the FULL STORY at mnnonline.org.

Sudan (MNN) -- The impact of Sudan's civil war on religious communities is a cause for concern, according to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. The USCIRF details attacks on religious leaders and churches in a new report. John, an unfoldingWord partner focused on Sudan, says believers may have lost their churches and homes in this senseless war, but they are not losing hope. Pray that people will come to know the Lord as church planters introduce Muslim refugees to God’s Word in their heart language.

Indonesia (MNN) -- Mount Ruang has Indonesia’s Disaster Management Agency on alert. The volcano had eight large-to-medium eruptions over the last week. Eleven-thousand people are evacuating the area as there’s fear of a tsunami if the mountain falls into the sea. Bruce Allen with FMI asks for prayer – both for people fleeing and for local Christians receiving evacuees. Indonesia is the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation. Pray opportunities for the Church to show Christ’s comfort.

Iran (MNN) -- Iran and Israel dance dangerously close to the edge of war, trading direct attacks and threats. Meanwhile, analysts wonder if Iran’s economy can hold up to a prolonged battle. Heart4Iran’s Nazanin Baghestani says fear and anxiety constantly plague Iran’s people, fueled by government oppression and deceit. Heart4Iran introduces Iranians to the Prince of Peace. Please pray that the current tensions between Iran and Israel will not escalate into regional war.