Kiir warns groups not to mix religion and politics
Thursday, 16 August 2012 08:59 Muna Tesfai South Sudan >>> . President Salva Kiir has cautioned religious groups not to use their beliefs to promote their political ambitions. The President made the call while meeting with Muslims and Christians at an annual Ramadan dinner at Freedom Hall in Juba. President Kiir said the country should remain united and not divide itself on any basis. During the dinner, the President also reassured the Muslims that their first pilgrimage to Mecca under an Independent South Sudan will be directly from Juba to Saudi Arabia. The dinner was attended by representatives from the Christian and Muslim fraternities as well as government officials. Speaking at the function, Secretary General of the South Sudan Islamic Council, Al-Tahir Biar, called on Muslims and Christians to work together with local leaders to support the development of the new nation. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "South Sudan Info - The Kob" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
