Politicians welcome the peace initiative Governor of Wau State Andrea Mayor announced on Tuesday.
Western Bahr El Ghazal former Information Minister Baptist Sebit Francis describes the proposal as a good start from the government, Radio Voice of Hope reports.
He wishes the opposition leadership in the state accepts the idea and restore peace in Wau.
Former Commissioner of Jur County Akol Majok says he is very optimistic for the success of the peace initiative.
He notes that the problem It cannot be resolved with guns but through dialogue.
Mary Stephen, Member of State Legislative Assembly calls for women participation in the negotiation committee.
She believes that women have a big role to play to bring peace in Wau.
This year the residential areas within and outside Wau town witnessed military operations which led to death of hundreds of people and displacement of thousands others.