Archbishop Paulino Lukudu Loro Makes Urgent Plea to Help South Sudan

On the fifth anniversary of its independence, violence once again erupted in South Sudan between opposing factions, continuing the country’s on-going civil war. Since violence first broke out in December 2013, 1.6 million people are now internally displaced and more than 600,000 people have entered neighboring countries as refugees.

Speaking to Vatican Radio earlier this week, Archbishop Paulino Lukundu Loro made a desperate plea to help the people of South Sudan.

If anybody at all can help us, this is the moment…to save lives.

Listen to a clip of Archbishop Lukundu’s plea below:

Humanity United calls on all sides to show maximal restraint, respect all ceasefires throughout the country, refrain from violence of any kind, and avoid any incitement of violence.

Listen to Archbishop Lukundu’s full interview with Vatican Radio>>