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RELIGIOUS LEADERS UNITED FOR PEACE IN PAPUA
"Theo van den Broek" <sekkp@jayapura.wasantara.net.id>
The United Nations has declared 21 September as an International Day for Peace. The religious leaders in Papua have responded to this appeal by the UN. On Saturday night all the leaders of the main religions in Papua –Christian, Islam, Buddha and Hindu - held a “prayer march” in Jayapura, the capital of Papua. They have succeeded as well to invite the other authorities along – regional government, leaders of army and police - to take part in the “prayer march”, ending up in a joint action for peace, which also has been joined by representatives from the student-world.
It has been a unique event, with a moving variety of religious traditions, which were capable to unite all-present in an atmosphere of reflection and hope. The main aspiration was expressed simple but clear on the banners all around: “My Peace, Your Peace, Our Peace” and “Peace is Beautiful”. This event can be truly looked at as a show of commitment together to keep Papua peaceful in the middle of actual tensions.
Editor, for the complete report contact rghr@ahrchk.org
Posted on 2002-09-30
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