July 25, 2008

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has joined with a coalition of church organizations calling for an end to restrictions which have banned humanitarian aid distributions in Zimbabwe. In a statement issued yesterday by the WCC, World Alliance of Reformed Churches, World Student Christian Federation, World Alliance of YWCAs and World Alliance of YMCAs congratulated Zimbabwean and African leaders involved in current negotiations for signing a memorandum of understanding to continue discussions over the future of Zimbabwe. At the same time the letter said steps need to be taken to end the ban on distributing humanitarian aid, end all forms of political violence and intimidation and create an environment for true healing and reconciliation.

Full text of the letter: http://www.oikoumene.org/?id=6159.

WCC member churches in Zimbabwe: http://www.oikoumene.org/?id=4654.

World Council of Churches