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<p>A) The Archbishop of Canterbury visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo in
November 2019 when he spent four days travelling to see Ebola treatment centres and
meet doctors, patients and survivors. The Archbishop's Office has been working with
aid agencies to promote resources and best practice for clergy who are working in
areas of outbreak. On 4<sup>th</sup> February 2020 the Archbishop released a statement
of concern following a new wave of violence leading to the death of 70 civilians in
Deni. Among those killed was the Reverend Yese Ngulongo and others within the local
Christian community. The Archbishop called on local and international leaders to pursue
a comprehensive strategy to bring lasting peace and reconciliation to the country.</p><p>B)
The Archbishop and His Holiness Pope Francis remain committed to finding a peaceful
way forward in South Sudan, and the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches have been
jointly at the forefront of efforts to bring peace to the country. The Church is encouraged
that some progress appears to be being made and the ceasefire is holding. However
concerns remain that the South Sudanese Principals have not yet been able to find
ways to resolve outstanding pre-transitional issues. While this situation continues
it will be very difficult for His Holiness and the Archbishop to visit the country,
which they have committed to doing together. Conversations are ongoing at an international
level to encourage those in Government to use their power to find solutions that would
enable all South Sudanese peoples to return home.</p>
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