Churches bodies call for an end to ongoing violence in South Sudan
The World Council of Churches has joined with the South Sudan Council of Churches and All Africa Conference of Churches in condemning recent killings in South Sudan and calling for an end to violence there. The move comes after at least 23 people were killed and 20 more injured in an attack on an Anglican […]
South Sudan cleric highlights biting hunger in a “triple pandemic” as African churches confront food insecurity
South Sudan church leaders are among African clerics who are highlighting a painful “hunger pandemic” in their countries, as experts warn of aggravated food insecurity in regions due to coronavirus. Fr James Oyet Latansio, general secretary of the South Sudan Council of Churches, said the disease had devastated families, creating a “triple pandemic” including COVID-19, […]
South Sudan Council of Churches convenes first assembly eight years after independence
The South Sudan Council of Churches, an ecumenical body of seven members and two associate members, held its first general assembly since the independence of the largely Christian and animist country in 2011. Delegates from churches, guests and observers converged at the capital Juba from 26th to 29th August under the theme “The Power to […]
On 8th independence anniversary, South Sudanese church leaders amplify hope for peace
South Sudanese church leaders continued to amplify hope for their country, as the people quietly marked the 8th Independence Day, without an official government celebration. The world’s newest nation which became an independent state on 9th July, 2011, is facing enormous challenges including insecurity, economic stagnation and famine due to a new conflict. The conflict […]
South Sudan’s churches denounce stigmatisation of sexual violence survivors
The South Sudan Council of Churches has denounced the stigmatisation of survivors of conflict-related sexual violence in the strife-torn African nation. In a statement released last week to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the council condemned sexual violence as “one of the most heinous crimes committed during conflicts” and […]
South Sudanese churches welcome top leader’s agreement, but warn conflict has expanded
South Sudanese churches have welcomed the signing of a permanent ceasefire agreement by the main rivals, while cautioning that many other such pacts had also been dishonoured. President Salva Kiir and Riek Machar, the main opposition SPLM-IO leader, signed the declaration agreement in Khartoum on 27th June, raising hope for an end of the conflict, […]
South Sudan church leaders appeal to international community for aid as nation faces famine
Church leaders in South Sudan are appealing to the international community for immediate and large-scale humanitarian assistance after parts of the country were officially declared to be in famine last month. In a statement, the South Sudan Council of Churches also called on parties to the conflict in the war-torn country to cease fighting. “Millions of people […]