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AACC - SUDAN ECUMENICAL FORUM (SEF)
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NOTE TO EDITORS
SUDAN ECUMENICAL FORUM (SEF)
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Theme: A Just Peace for Sudan
June 14 to June 16, 2004
Limuru Conference Centre
As you are aware, we have lately been encouraged by developments in the
Sudan peace process. Churches are exhilarated and hope for a lasting just
peace in Sudan after decades of untold suffering.
The post-war Sudan presents several challenges. Accordingly, the
ecumenical movement, and Sudanese churches will meet under the auspices of
Sudan Ecumenical Forum which holds its General Assembly in Limuru, Kenya
from June 13 to 16, 2004 to chart out a way forward for the new Sudan.
Expected participants at the assembly will include a cabinet minister
representing the host country, Kenya, church leaders from Sudan,
representative of Sudan Peoples Liberation Movement (SPLM), representatives
of Inter-governmental Authority for Development (IGAD), representatives of
the ecumenical movement and international organisations.
Sub-themes of the Assembly are:-
From peace agreement to a lasting and just peace
Stabilising peace in the in the region
Stabilising peace through reconciliation and development
Strengthening African Solidarity
Please note on your news docket the following events.
Sunday June 13 at 11.00 a.m. - An Ecumenical service at All
Saints Cathedral, Nairobi
- Preacher Rev. Dr. Mvume Dandala, General
Secretary,
All Africa Conference of Churches. Assembly participants to attend.
Thursday June 17 at 10.00 a.m. - Wrap-up press conference at the
AACC Board room, Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi to be addressed by some of
the high profiled participants and assembly organisers
For further Information, please contact:
Mr. Mitch Odero
Media Coordinator SEF General Assembly
Telephone: 066 73153, 73112 (LIMURU)
All Africa Conference of Churches
Information and Communication Desk
P. O. Box 14205
00800 Westlands
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: 254 - 020 - 4441483 / 4441338/9
Fax: 254 - 020 - 4443241, 4445835
E-mail: infodesk@aacc-ceta.org
Website: www.aacc-ceta.org
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