Comments on: Mediations guided by Hizkias Assefa yield comprehensive peace accord for a broad swath of South Sudan

By: Greta Bucher

Greta Bucher — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 14:25:43 +0000

Well reported! Thank you, Bonnie, for covering this important story, and thanks to Prof. Assefa for his committed and faithful work.

By: Rene Wadlow

Rene Wadlow — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 06:26:04 +0000

Important reflections! I had been on the edges of the Sudan conflicts in the late 1960s when the World Council of Churches and the All African Conferences of Churches were working on what led to the 1972 Addis agreement which led to a 10 year cease fire. Unfortunately, the decade was not used to deal with root causes, and the North/South civil war started up again in 1982., Again, as an NGO representative to the UN, Geneva, I was involved at the edges in the on-going Darfur, Sudan conflict. I think, as pointed out in the interview, that church-related people can play a positive role in mediation but must continue to help in the post-armed conflict period. The Central African Republic has a current need for positive action.

By: Bonnie Price Lofton

Bonnie Price Lofton — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 15:28:47 +0000

In reply to Patricia Roop Hollinger. Agree with you. It seems that the successes -- especially the times of heading off impending violent conflict -- do not get publicized, only the discouraging developments in the world. Appreciate your comment.

By: Patricia Roop Hollinger

Patricia Roop Hollinger — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 14:51:20 +0000

Very refreshing to learn of mediation that is being effective on the world stage. Just wish this would make the national news.

By: Elizabeth Krishna

Elizabeth Krishna — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 21:02:04 +0000

I enjoyed reading the story. I feel very encouraged and proud to have met Prof Hizkias and took Forgiveness and Reconciliation class in June 2013 which was led by him. Congratulations Prof. Hizkias for the success. God Bless you and EMU.