Sudan, and the region of Darfur within it, have suffered years of civil war and genocide. An important referendum on the future of Sudan and on self-determination for the people there is scheduled for January 2011. But there is no guarantee that this referendum will occur peacefully. In fact, there is every indication that violence and perhaps civil war will break out again following the referendum, no matter what the outcome.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 12, 7:15 pm
WHERE: Isaiah Wall, in front of the UN, (First Ave) NYC
WHO: The Sudan Ecumenical Church Leaders Delegation:
- The Most Rev. Daniel Deng Bul
Archbishop of The Episcopal Church of Sudan and Bishop of Juba (Anglican) - Bishop Daniel Adwok Marko Kur
Auxiliary Bishop of Khartoum (Roman Catholic) - Bishop Paride Taban
Bishop Emeritus of Torit (Roman Catholic) - The Rev. Ramadan Chan
General Secretary, Sudan Council of Churches - The Rev. Dr. Sam Kobia
Ecumenical Special Envoy to Sudan - John Ashworth
Sudan Advisor, Catholic Relief Services and Sudan Ecumenical Forum - Rocco Blume
Christian Aid – UK
For media information:
Contact Neva Rae Fox, Office of Public Affairs, The Episcopal Church, nrfox@episcopalchurch.org; 212-716-6080
For more information: http://episcopalchurch.org/sudan/