WCC appeals for ending hostilities in Sudan to ensure a sustainable peace

Posted Apr 27, 2023

[World Council of Churches] World Council of Churches General Secretary the Rev. Jerry Pillay expressed grave concern about the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan and urged an end to hostilities. 

As many other countries move to evacuate their citizens, WCC member church and ecumenical partner contacts in Sudan report that after more than 10 days of armed violence and destruction, hospitals are still not operating, shops and markets remain closed, and essential services are still not functioning,” he said. People are struggling to find food and the basic necessities of life.”

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