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YEARNING FOR PEACE!

NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL STATE

Religious Leaders Call For Peace

and Reconciliation in 2013

To develop the new Republic of South Sudan, peace is paramount. It is in line with this desire
and vision to see South Sudan prosper that the clergy in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State (NBGS)
united to promote peace, unity and reconciliation in 2013 as Gurtong’s Correspondent
Abraham Agoth reports.

Reverend Father Paulino Lual preaching peace on Christmas day at Aweil Catholic Church, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. [Gurtong | Abraham Agoth]

The mindless killings across South condemned such killings, citing the Wau peace, unity, reconciliation and respect.
Sudan in 2012 mainly linked to tribal or clashes in which scores of lives were lost “Remember my dear brothers and
ethnic intolerance formed an important as an example which must be avoided sisters, the day of God [Sunday] is very
preaching point in most churches during in 2013. Speaking to a congregation of important and should be respected.
Christmas and New Year celebrations in more than 3,000 Christians at Aweil Nothing can be done on Sunday because
South Sudan. In NBGS, Rev. Fr. Paulino Catholic Church during Christmas and this is only dedicated to God’s work. One
Lual of the Roman Catholic Church New Year celebrations, Fr. Lual called for can read the Bible or practice Hymnal

22 | Gurtong Focus Monthly February 2013