Samaritan's Purse and church leaders in Sudan are calling on believers across the nation and around the world to participate in prayer as the nation of Sudan prepares for historic presidential and parliamentary elections. After two decades of brutal civil war during which more than 2 million people died, the CPA (Comprehensive Peace Agreement) was signed five years ago. The 2005 agreement was an uneasy truce, tied to a promise that the people of Southern Sudan would be allowed to participate in the national elections in 2010 and vote for independence in 2011. If successful, this balloting process could help lay the foundation for lasting peace across the nation. However, if violence erupts, it could start a chain reaction that draws the nations back into civil war.