A Senator on Thursday called for the release of political detainees to participate in the current peace talks in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Canon Clement Janda suggested that cessation of fighting should be unconditional but that the detainees be released not to be part of the military struggle.
He said it was not correct to release detainees to join the fight which claimed thousands lives and left many homeless.
Canon Janda said political discussions, party reform and restructure should continue.
The Senator urged the warring parties to stop hostilities and resolve their conflict through dialogue.