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WCC calls for prayers for Afghanistan as fears of violence grow


Source: WCC

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has expressed concern and called for prayers for the people of Afghanistan as fears of violence and oppression grew.

"People who have already suffered for decades from armed conflict, displacement, oppression, corruption and bad governance have once again been cast into fear and uncertainty as a result of the dramatic developments over the past few days," said Marianne Ejdersten, WCC director of communication, on behalf of Rev Prof Dr Ioan Sauca, WCC acting general secretary and currently on vacation. "We pray especially for the women and girls of Afghanistan, that their dignity, rights and aspirations will not be denied again, but that they may have the access to education and to the rights and freedoms that they have been promised both by those in power and by the international community."

The Taliban must respect the dignity and rights of all people in the territories they now control, said Ejdersten. "We appeal to all relevant authorities - in Afghanistan and elsewhere - to ensure the safety and security of all Afghan people, including those who are fleeing the country in fear of violence, oppression and persecution."

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