From Sudan-
With less than a week before a referendum to go to decide whether southern Sudan will secede or remain part of a united Sudan, the Episcopal church of Sudan in Aweil Diocese on Monday called for the plebiscite to be conducted peacefully.
Speaking to Sudan Tribune from Aweil town, capital of northern Bahr el Ghazal, Bishop Abraham Yel Nhial, said all political players should ensure that the spirit of love and forgiveness displayed during this festive season should be extended to the referendum campaign as the southern Sudanese go to the polls from 9 to 15 January.
The Bishop said 2011 is an important year and urged all Sudanese people particularly southern Sudanese to uphold peace and unity among themselves and reject violence or evil ideas.
Yel, who spoke to Sudan Tribune shortly after opening a three days referendum training organized by his church to 45 pastors drawn from various part of the diocese including Abyei, said there was a need from religious leaders to preach peace and love as the country goes to the poll.
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http://www.sudantribune.com/Episcopal-diocese-of-Aweil-calls,37480
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