KENYA: AMECEA Cries with the People of the Republic of South Sudan

In a solidarity message issued on 13^th July by the Chairman of AMECEA, H.E. Berhaneyesus D. Cardinal Souraphiel stated that, in the spirit of solidarity the AMECEA condemns all acts of violence without exception.  “Fighting for whatever reason is an act of unjustifiable evil. To all people of good will, let us beg for the strength to resist the hatred that blinds us to our common humanity,” read part of the statement.

Cardinal Berhaneyesus called for calm and an end to fighting as he asked the Conferences in the region to continue praying for peace for South Sudan and in the Continent.

Speaking to AMECEA Online News from Juba recently, Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro said that the people in Juba were recovering from the trauma which claimed many lives and left thousands displaced. Bishop Hiiboro was on his way to Wau, as a delegate of the Conference to the solidarity visit to the diocese. However, he could not make it to Wau because of eruption of the violence in Juba, the place where he made a stopover.

Bishop Hiiboro said that many people fled to Church premises and schools for safety, something which created congestion. There were also some who took refuge to UN facilities. “At least now things are returning to normal. Some of the thugs took advantage of the violence to loot,” he said adding that, “at least we are grateful that AMECEA is in solidarity with us; may you continue praying with us so that peace return again in our country.”