Members of foreign diplomatic missions in South Sudan describe the release of some political detainees as a positive step for the success of the national dialogue.
The special representative of the African Union to South Sudan, Jerome Biswaro, expresses pleasure to see the political prisoners freed.
There are still concerns about the permanent ceasefire in the country for a genuine dialogue to take place, he points out.
The Netherlands Ambassador to South Sudan, Geert Guet says the Missions are working for the freedom of the remaining detainees to participate in the national dialogue.
Betty Achan Ongwaro, a member of the steering committee, admits that there are still some detainees in government’s custodies, but that they are working with security to ensure they are release soon.
The officials repeat their call for the media to play a positive role during the national dialogue.
The diplomats spoke when the steering committee was briefing them on Tuesday in Juba on the progress of the national dialogue.