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Religious Kenyan Leaders Encourage Unity and Peace Between Religions

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Agenzia Fides - published on 09/24/13
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Following the attack by the Somali Shabaab, Kenyan religious leaders encourage their Christian brothers and sisters to maintain unity and peace.

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The attack carried out by the Somali Shabaab against the Westgate Mall in Nairobi has been condemned by religious Kenyan leaders participating in the Inter-Religious Council.

"We religious leaders, are engaged in a robust dialogue to ensure that these relations are not just maintained but also made stronger. We are convinced beyond doubt that the attempt to sow seeds of discord between Muslims and Christians will fail miserably and that we shall remain united," said Adan Wachu, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Muslims of Kenya.

Anglican Bishop of Nairobi, Joel Waweru Mwangi, said: "We are disheartened with whatever happened, but we want to call our Christian brothers and sisters to keep peace and maintain peace."

According to testimonies gathered by survivors, it seems the attackers targeted their victims based on religious affiliation, saving the Muslims, to whom they asked to recite the Shahada, the Muslim profession of faith.

Originally published by Agenzia Fides on 23 September 2013.

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