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They said their inclusion would be an effort to realize true reconciliation aimed at reaching a lasting peaceful settlement between the two warring parties.
The religious and civil society leaders are concerned about their exclusion from the peace process.
The leaders in a joint statement issued last week said: “Why are church and civic leaders now excluded from the ongoing IGAD talks? Why is it that only those who took up arms are discussing the future of our country? What is the legitimacy of any agreement signed in Addis Ababa built on military groups determining our future?”
In collaboration with African Union (AU), the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has been brokering peace talks between South Sudan Government and Anti-government in Addis Ababa but the lack of other independent actors like the church and civil society remains a concern for many.
The group said the church has been instrumental in South Sudan’s peace and reconciliation efforts especially leading the Committee for National Healing, Peace and Reconciliation.
The church has been crucial in mediating and the signing of the cessation of hostilities with militia forces led by David Yau-Yau rebels who have been causing havoc in Jonglei state.
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