The Minster of Gender and Social Welfare on Monday met religious leaders to address challenges facing churches in Tonj State.
Mabil Ater Deng reports that religious leaders complain of lack of land to carry out their activities, Radio Don Bosco reports.
They request the government to give them plots for schools, churches, health centres and other activities, he adds.
Clip 1 Religious leaders
The minister urges Local Government authorities to cooperate with religious leaders at all levels for peaceful co-existence in the state.
He encourages the leaders to refrain from politics, but continue preaching the word of God to the people.
Clip 2 Religious leaders
The minister spoke to Radio Don Bosco on Wednesday in Tonj.