November 12, 2010

Church partners meet in Sudan to discuss post-referendum scenarios, long-term development

By Matthew Davies, November 12, 2010
[Episcopal News Service] International partners committed to the welfare of Sudan and its Episcopal Church gathered in Juba Nov. 5-7 to reaffirm their unwavering support for the country's future and to discuss possible scenarios following the upcoming referendum on independence.
Archbishop Daniel Deng Bul addressed the partners, who were joined by bishops and other Episcopal Church of Sudan leaders, about his vision for the future of Sudan and his desire for long-term commitment to development as the church anticipates the Jan. 9 vote when southerners are expected to choose secession from the Islamic north and become a separate country.

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