HUDO Centre Date: 20th January 2020 No. H.K/UA/01/020 URGENT APPEAL THREE CHURCHES SET ON FIRE TWICE IN SUDAN Three churches were deliberately burnt down at the same time first on 28 th December 2019 and on 16th January 2020 after rebuilding them (ruins). The two incidents happened in Bout of Blue Nile State by unknown persons (arsonists). The two cases were reported at Bout police office against anonymous. On the evening of 28th December 2019, three churches in three different neighborhoods (10, 11 and 12) of Bout town were set on fire (burnt) at the same time by arsonists. The church members (worshipers) reported the case/incident at Bout police office against anonymous but police did not investigate further or put preventive measures. The members of the church managed to rebuild the three churches using the local materials as it was before. For a second time, on 16th January 2020 (evening hours), the arsonists burnt down the three churches. Another case was filed against anonymous at Bout police and no further step was taken. HUDO is very concerned about the rights of worship and calls upon;  Sudan government to take urgent action in safeguarding the constitutional rights of the affected citizens.  Ministry of interior affair in Sudan to immediately take action and hold Bout police to account for the burning of churches twice in less than one month time without taking the necessary measures.  Ministry of endowment and guidance, and ministry of Justice in Sudan to take the necessary action in protecting the right of worship for the affected citizens.  Sudan government to respect its international obligations towards their citizens.