Saturday, January 26, 2008

Cry for Peace in Kenya

Kenya nchi yangu maishani na kifoni. Daima nitaomba uwe na amani!

We, representing religious young people of the world, are deeply shocked and saddened by the events surrounding the recent elections in Kenya . We wish to express our concern for and solidarity with those who are suffering and those who are seeking peace.

Our hearts CRY FOR PEACE IN KENYA .

Since the elections, which were marred by vote-tampering, there have been violent protests, and many people have been hurt and displaced. While the political efforts at resolutions continue, Kenyans are suffering and losing hope. A leading woman in the global youth network, and a citizen of Kenya who has asked to remain anonymous for her safety, has said,

People and communities that have lived side by side are looking at each other as enemies…

Youth have lost the vision of a tomorrow as they raise machetes against their classmates, neighbors, mothers and young brothers.

Never in the history of Kenya has blood been shed in this way.

We express our strongest sympathy and share in this hurt, as we are part of the global family. We cannot accept this violence, but can understand some of the root causes:

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