Eight detained activists were released.
The freed activists denied being part of the petition meeting.
At least fourteen civil society organizations including those under detention were given second chance for a dialogue.
Mrs Rabha Elis Bandas is the head of the Women Development group.
Governor Rizik Zachariah Hassan says the civil society organizations will be considered illegal if not registered.
A committee is formed to investigate the civil society.
Meanwhile, Winny Babihuga, UNMISS State Coordinator pleads the government to give the civil society another chance to reform.
The committee is expected to release the final results within three days.