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Church groups give cautious welcome to Zimbabwe deal

Christian leaders and organizations worldwide have welcomed the announcement of an agreement to form a unity government in Zimbabwe, while also saying that many challenges lie ahead for the southern African nation, reports Ecumenical News International.

"We have an opportunity," the Rev. Ishmael Noko, a Zimbabwean theologian who is general secretary of the Geneva-based Lutheran World Federation, told Ecumenical News International on 12 September.

"The churches should position themselves to be guarantors if this agreement is truly signed," said Noko. "They should ensure that it is implemented, and they need to stay as custodians, on behalf of the society, to see that the agreement is honoured."

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[09/15/2008]

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