KHARTOUM, Sudan, Feb. 3 (UPI) -- A Christian school in Sudan funded by Franklin Graham's evangelical organization was hit by an air raid on its first day of classes, relief workers said.
Heiban Bible College operates out of a compound in the Nuba Mountains in South Kordofan, which borders the new nation of South Sudan. Samaritan's Purse -- a relief and evangelical organization -- said at least eight bombs fell in the area Wednesday and two hit school buildings, destroying them, CNN reported.
"It was a miracle that no one was injured," the group said in a statement.
Franklin Graham, son of the Rev. Billy Graham, has urged a no-fly zone in the area.
"We are deeply concerned for the welfare and lives of the people of South Kordofan and we condemn the bombing of churches and Christian facilities," Graham said.
Samaritan's Purse says at least four churches have been gutted in the past six months.
The White House released a statement saying attacks on civilian targets are "unjustified and unacceptable."
"We continue to be deeply concerned by the ongoing fighting and lack of humanitarian access in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile States in Sudan, which is causing tremendous human suffering, death, and displacement," a spokesman for President Obama said. "In particular, we urge the Sudanese government to grant immediate and unconditional humanitarian access to civilian populations in need in these areas."
