Civil society urges President Kiir to release more prisoners in detention

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Civil Society activists urge President Salva Kiir to release more political prisoners including Journalists to participate in the process of the national dialogue.
 
The release of the detainees is important for the inclusive dialogue, says Director for Foundation for Democracy and Accountable Government, Radio Bakhita reports.
 
He says the process of the national dialogue require participation of all parties.
 
Meanwhile Rajab Muhandis, the Executive for South Sudan Network for Democracy Election, SUNDE says the detainees should be release to resume their normal duties.
 
Early this month, AMDISS Chairperson, Alfred Taban called on the authorities to release Journalist George Livio who has been in detention for more than two years to participate in the national dialogue.
 
Last week, President Salva Kiir announces the release of former Wau State Elia Waya and his deputy Andrea Dominic as a gesture of amnesty.