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Ummah Fi Salam
STATEMENT
October 12, 2009
The Muslim community in Pagadian City laments the kidnapping of Irish priest Fr. Michael Sinnot by six unidentified armed men on the night of October 11, 2009 inside the Columban House in Pagadian City.
This act is against the morality of Islam. In solidarity, we join our Christian brethrens in strongly condemning this act. We also pray for his safety and immediate release.
Even as we say this we also appeal for calmness and sobriety and ask that we work together in solidarity for the early and unconditional release of Fr. Sinnot.
As a peace advocate, Fr. Sinnot, a Columban missionary priest is the founder of Hangop Kabataan Foundation who caters to the needs of disadvantaged children. He is also a respected member of the Interfaith Forum for Solidarity and Peace in Pagadian City, an organization of religious and concern Christians, Muslims and Subanens, who had contributed a lot in bridging understanding and peace building.
(Sgd)
SULTAN MAGUID A. MARUHOM
Chairperson, Consortium of Bangsamooro Civil Society- Sibugay Region
Executive Director, Ummah Fi Salam, Pagadian City
E-mail: ummah_phil@yahoo.com
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