The Association Member of Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa or AMECEA is saddened by the tragic violence in Juba which claimed many lives and left thousands of innocent people homeless last week.
AMECEA Chairman Cardinal Berhaneyesus D. Souraphiel in his message of solidarity with the people of South Sudan, says the Catholic Bishops in the region condemn all acts of violence.
He calls for calm and an end to fighting.
Cardinal Souraphiel urges all soldiers and civilians to refrain from all actions that can ignite and escalate the situation.
He urges the political leaders and all concerned members to take peaceful dialogue as the only viable way of ending conflict.
The Cardinal assures the Catholic Bishops and people of South Sudan of the AMECEA prayers during these difficult and tempting moments.