South Sudan bishop calls upon citizen to spurn tribalism
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By Amoko Robert
August 28, 2011 (JUBA) – The Archbishop of the Catholic Arch Diocese
of Juba, Poulino Lokudu Loro has called upon faithful Christians and
others in South Sudan to shun tribalism.
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Arch Bishop of Juba Diocese. Poulino Lokudu Loro talking to press at
St Teresa Cathedrial Kator Juba on 23 July 2011 (ST)
Loro made his remarks on Sunday while praying for peace in South
Sudan, saying the congregation should “pray for the fallen heroes and
heroines whom they have laid their souls for the benefit of the new
nation”.
Loro went on to say that “if we don’t shun tribalism, corruption,
killing one another, then that will be the end of our lives”, noting
that many lives were lost in the struggle for independence and that it
is now “time for them to peacefully enjoy the fruits of their
struggle.”
He called upon the congregation to pray for peace in South Sudan and
work towards stability, with a particular focus upon the problem of
cattle rustling.
About 2 million people died in Sudan in the conflict fought over
religion, ethnicity, ideology and oil. Most follow Christian and
traditional beliefs in South Sudan, while Sudan is predominantly
Muslim.
Analysts say that South Sudan, which became independent on July 9,
risks becoming a failed state if it cannot control insurgencies and
blood feuds that divide its tribes.
This month armed men alleged to be from neighbouring Murle tribesmen
reportedly killed over 600 people in Uror county, a Lou Nuer area. The
attack is supposed to be a retaliation assault in connection with
similar attack allegedly launched by Lou Nuer on Murle in June where
hundreds were killed.
(ST)
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