AFRICA/SIERRA LEONE - The Bishops: "We must be steadfast in the efforts to eradicate the Ebola virus disease and defend our democracy"

Wednesday, 15 April 2015

Freetown (Agenzia Fides) - "We are still living in fear since the outbreak of the Ebola virus disease and now with uncertainty about the political situation of our Country", say the Bishops of Sierra Leone in their Easter message, sent to Agenzia Fides. Sierra Leone is one of three African Countries most affected by the epidemic of Ebola, with at least 12 thousand recorded cases and more than 2,900 deaths.
The Bishops, in the light of Easter, invite the faithful to hope, but express their concerns about developments in the political situation of the Country. "We are greatly concerned about the increased level of political tension" they say in their message. "This is inevitable where justice and fundamental rights are not perceived to be promoted and respected" the document stresses. "The situation needs to be urgently addressed. Our national destiny is in our hands and we must remain vigilant in defending our democratic rights. The ultimate goal is the welfare of the people and the Country leading to a lasting and stable democratic rule".
After inviting the faithful to "maintain peace and responsible citizenship" and "to be steadfast in the efforts to eradicate the Ebola virus disease respecting the prohibitions and health alerts", they launch an appeal to all Sierra Leoneans to "respect the law and the due process in seeking redress in grievances". (L.M.) (Agenzia Fides 15/04/2015)


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