Violent protests and political turmoil in Haiti have prompted several Mennonite Central Committee workers to leave the country as the unrest interrupts work and causes safety concerns.
As a federal commission reviews the Selective Service System and other issues regarding the American public’s relationship with military service, Anabaptists have given their input. A diverse collection of representatives from Mennonite and other Anabaptist groups gathered this summer to share their concerns in a joint letter submitted Sept. 13 to the commission.