Declaration adopted by religious leaders who met with Nelson Mandela at the Interchurch Center, organized by the Africa Office of the National Council of Churches (NCC). They commend Mandela for his courage and life-long commitment to the liberation of his people and salute the African National Congress (ANC). The groups stands in solidarity with all who have and continue to suffer under apartheid and prays for the day when all South Africa will be free. The group expressed gratitude for the signs of hope in South Africa, which have emerged out of struggle and sacrifice. The group affirms that the moment of truth is now, both for South Africa and for the world community. The group commits...
Declaration adopted by religious leaders who met with Nelson Mandela at the Interchurch Center, organized by the Africa Office of the National Council of Churches (NCC). They commend Mandela for his courage and life-long commitment to the liberation of his people and salute the African National Congress (ANC). The groups stands in solidarity with all who have and continue to suffer under apartheid and prays for the day when all South Africa will be free. The group expressed gratitude for the signs of hope in South Africa, which have emerged out of struggle and sacrifice. The group affirms that the moment of truth is now, both for South Africa and for the world community. The group commits themselves TO KEEP THE PRESSURE ON ... OUR RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS, OUR CORPORATE AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY and THE SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT. The declaration says WE CALL ON ALL PEOPLE OF FAITH to continue support for mandatory comprehensive sanctions by the U.S. government until apartheid is dismantled, to support release of all political prisoners and full amnesty, to support the South African people's demand for one person - one vote in a unitary state on a common voters' roll, and to support all who struggle for freedom and liberation, especially the people's movements.
