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As a photo exhibition from the Marshall Islands opened at the World Council of Churches (WCC) on 8 March, speakers offered a stark overview of the damage done by nuclear testing—as well as the resilience and determination of the Marshallese people to pursue justice. 

The Christian Council of Nigeria extended condolences for those who lost loved ones amid violent attacks in remote villages in northern Nigeria. At least 140 were killed as assailants targeted 17 communities, burning down most houses in the area. 

During an ecumenical morning prayer held 15 May, the World Council of Churches (WCC) staff and partners observed the UN International Day of Living Together in Peace, holding in prayer many nations across the world facing challenges to living together in harmony.

“They came to our house. We refused to open the door so they broke in though the window.”

That’s how Damaris Blessing Tiswan, a finance student at Kaduna Polytechnic, began describing her ordeal of being kidnapped with her four siblings at midnight.

On the eve of presidential and National Assembly elections in Nigeria, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof Dr Jerry Pillay, on behalf of the global fellowship, extended prayers for an enduring peace for the people and nation of Nigeria.

World Council of Churches (WCC) acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca expressed deep shock at a recent attack on a church community during a Sunday morning mass at St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria.

En una declaración emitida durante la reunión del Comité Ejecutivo del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) se expresa alivio al conocerse la noticia de la liberación a salvo de los dirigentes religiosos secuestrados en Nigeria, pero también se expresa inquietud por la escalada de la crisis de delitos de secuestro en todo el país.

In einer Erklärung während der Tagung seines Exekutivausschusses drückte der Ökumenische Rat der Kristen (ÖRK) Erleichterung aus, als er von der sicheren Freilassung von entführten Kirchenleitenden in Nigeria hörte—aber drückte auch seine Beunruhigung über eine eskalierende Krise von kriminellen Entführungen überall im Land aus.

Dans une déclaration faite lors de la réunion de son Comité exécutif, le Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) a exprimé son soulagement à l’annonce de la libération des dirigeants religieux enlevés au Nigéria, mais aussi son inquiétude face à la recrudescence des enlèvements criminels dans le pays.

In a statement during its executive committee meeting, the World Council of Churches (WCC) expressed relief at hearing the news of the safe release of kidnapped religious leaders in Nigeria—but also expressed alarm over an escalating crisis of criminal kidnappings across the nation.

On the International Day of Living Together in Peace declared by the United Nations, members of the World Council of Churches (WCC) fellowship from countries troubled by war and conflict gathered to pray for sustainable peace in the world.

World Council of Churches (WCC) acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca expressed deep concern about the worsening security situation in Nigeria, and the impact on the people and churches of the country.

World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, in a letter to the president of France, expressed support for appeals from the Protestant Church of Kanaky-New Caledonia and other concerned partners regarding the third referendum under the Noumea Accord.

Im Bundesstaat Kaduna im Nordwesten Nigerias sind es die christlichen Gläubigen, die unter Unsicherheit und Gewalt  infolge der Angriffe von Banditen auf Häuser, Dörfer und Kirchen leiden. Die Angreifer töten Menschen oder kidnappen sie, um Lösegeld zu erpressen.

Im Mittelpunkt dieser  Gewaltausbrüche auf lokaler Ebene stehen religiöse Verfolgung, territoriale Ansprüche und ethnische Säuberungen in der Region, in der sich Gemeinschaften entlang religiöser Trennlinien niedergelassen haben, wie Pastor John Joseph Hayab berichtet, Landesdirektor der Global Peace Foundation, Nigeria.

 

Dans l'État de Kaduna, au nord-ouest du Nigeria, les chrétiens font les frais de l'insécurité et de la violence. Des bandits s'attaquent aux maisons, aux villages et aux Églises, tuant des chrétiens et en enlevant d'autres pour obtenir une rançon.

La persécution religieuse, l'ambition territoriale et le nettoyage ethnique sont au cœur de la violence communautaire dans la région, où les communautés se sont installées en fonction de leur religion, selon le pasteur John Joseph Hayab, directeur national de la Global Peace Foundation (Fondation mondiale pour la paix) au Nigeria.