South Sudanese youths expressed hope in democracy if the civil government respects individual rights.
Today is International Day of Democracy and SCR News talked to young people who were looking at job adverts at the Ministries Complex.
Chania Josphine said democracy in South Sudan is better after than before independence.
She added that democracy has started because people voted for independence and they are enjoying security and freedom.
Alana Charles said democracy is growing in South Sudan but a civil government system should be put in place in order to improve it rather than a military one so that people can live democracy in full sense.
He added that it was impossible to exercise democracy in a military regime because decisions are taken from the top of pyramid which is against the principle of people’s participation in the decision making process.
Eriga Jos said it is difficult for him to assess democracy in the new Republic of South Sudan.
He added he hopes and wishes the new government to be more democratic because democracy is the order of the day embraced by all civilized nations.
He explained that an undemocratic government cannot provide services to its citizens and risks being toppled.
Mr. Jos said in order to improve democracy it is important to hold elections frequently for citizens to choose freely their leaders.
He added that South Sudan needs a massive civic education campaign about democracy because people do not understand it and do not know their rights and sometimes they are misled to vote in people who do not deliver.
Mr Jos urged leaders in government posts to render services in order to strengthen democracy.