News / Africa

South Sudan in Focus Listeners Comment on the News

South Sudan in Focus Listeners' Comments

x
  • I want to remind Kenyans to vote peacefully in the elections. And to the survivors of the 2007/2008 post election violence, especially those in the Rift Valley region, I say you need to remain positive and hopeful... - James Ruei Majok in Bentiu, Unity state.

    A woman walks past a message of peace in Kibera slum in the capital Nairobi, February 28, 2013.
  • Now is the time for the next Roman Catholic Pope to come from Africa. - Black Christine from Yei

    A woman looks at a poster supporting Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana in front of the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary in Rome, March 1, 2013.(Reuters/Max Rossi)
  • The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI is a good example to other leaders to give a chance to others when they reach old age. - Ustaz Abraham Mach
    Pope Benedict waves to the faithful from the balcony of his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, Feb. 28, 2013.
  • I am one of the people who were shocked to hear that Pope Benedict the XVI resigned before he could visit my country. His legacy will be remembered for all the coming ages. - Jacob Dior in Juba
  • "Bravo Your Lordship Benedict the XVI. May the good Lord give you strength for the rest of your life in this sinful world.  - John Poul Biel in Unity state.

    Inflatable letters compose the message "Thank You Benedict, we are all with you" in the town of Castel Gandolfo, south of Rome, Feb. 28, 2013.
  •   I am concerned about the suffering of civilians in the 9 counties of Jonglei state due to insecurity. Armed people from rival communities have been killing us, abducting our children and raiding our cattle but the government has done nothing to protect us civilians. - Nyan Luethdit

South Sudan in Focus Listeners' Comments

TEXT SIZE - +

You May Like

Russia Cracks Down on Gay Activism

Arrest of 30 activists coincided with first-ever gay rights rally in neighboring Ukraine, which was allowed by authorities, protected by police More

In Hong Kong, Beef Over Sammy Kitchen's 3D Cow

Much to the dismay of restaurant owner Sammy Yip, authorities have turned an inhospitable eye toward his giant cow looming over Queen's Road West More

Cambodian Documentary Wins Cannes Prize for Innovative Cinema

In 'The Missing Picture', Rithy Panh uses clay figurines to tell story of Khmer Rouge brutality More

This forum has been closed.
Comments
     
There are no comments in this forum. Be first and add one

Featured Videos

Your JavaScript is turned off or you have an old version of Adobe's Flash Player. Get the latest Flash player.
Your JavaScript is turned off or you have an old version of Adobe's Flash Player. Get the latest Flash player.
Video

Video Volunteers Help Revive LA's Concrete River

The Los Angeles River is a concrete drainage channel through much of its 80-kilometer length. It channels waste-water from storm drains and has become a receptacle for much of the city's trash. But as Mike O'Sullivan reports, the river is slowly being restored with the help of volunteers, who take part in an annual clean-up.