World Council of Churches expresses concern over upsurge of violence in Colombia
The World Council of Churches has expressed concern over an upsurge in violence in Colombia, saying it can only “weaken the shaky foundations” on which the recent peace accord was built. The resumption of violence has followed the expiry of a ceasefire which held since October last year and the suspension of negotiations between the […]
World Council Churches to appeal Israeli decision to deport official over “false” accusations
The World Council of Churches will appeal against what it claims is “unjust and discriminatory” action taken against associate general secretary Prof Dr Isabel Apawo Phiri when she arrived in Israel earlier this week. Dr Phiri, a citizen of Malawi who lives in Geneva, was apprehended at Ben Gurion International Airport on Monday before being […]