by Sean Reilly | Mar 12, 2008
The vicious circle of violence which tormented Israelis and Palestinians for years has returned, says Jerusalem Lutheran Bishop Munib Younan, following a shooting attack on a Jewish religious seminary – writes Judith Sudilovsky. “This will not save the...
by Sean Reilly | Mar 9, 2008
Palestinians and Jews working for peace and justice have expressed deep foreboding about the future after Israel responded to the appalling recent shootings in Jerusalem with hints of reprisals and a pledge to occupy more territory. Leaders of churches throughout the...
by Sean Reilly | Feb 26, 2008
British universities are under renewed pressure to end their investment in the arms trade, with students planning a nationwide day of action tomorrow (27 February 2008). Peaceful protests will take place simultaneously across the UK. At University College London...
by Sean Reilly | Feb 11, 2008
With peace seemingly returning to the country, churches within and outside Kenya are now taking stock of the experiences from an ecumenical team visit made during a month of unrest and violence, as they seek to continue to understand and respond. Kenyans will remember...
by Sean Reilly | Feb 7, 2008
Some Christian leaders in Kenya have commented on what they say is the inability of the country’s churches to speak with one voice about the violence that has followed disputed presidential election results, and which has led to the deaths of around 1,000 people...