Shalom Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation Center called on the Intergovernmental Authority on Development or IGAD to consider a more inclusive and comprehensive negotiations to resolve the ongoing conflict in South Sudan.
The Centre chairperson Patrick Devine in a letter addressed to IGAD Executive Secretary Mahboub M Maalim on Tuesday encouraged involvement of civil society.
He recommended inclusion of ‘other key influential opinion shapers’ to have a positive impact on the negotiations to achieve ‘deep-rooted and sustainable reconciliation.’
Fr Devine said ‘the future of South Sudan is best negotiated by its citizens in the broadest sense.’
He termed the situation in South Sudan ‘a cause of great concern and sadness’.
Fr Devine prayed that the talks would be successful and bring a swift conclusion to the current conflict.