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South Sudan to Resume Peace Talks on Monday
The government released seven of the 11 political detainees it accused of plotting to overthrow the administration in Juba. Mufti went on to say that the opposition has indicated the released detainees will be part of its delegation to the peace talks on Monday.
“The opposition side is saying the released prisoners are the ones that should also be part of their team. Whether they will be part of the opposition camp to the negotiations is something that we are going to wait to see,” said Mufti. “Through the mediator the issues of the ones who were not released is also under discussion … and hopefully, that case will also be behind us very soon.”
Mufti also expressed hope the resumption of the negotiations could expedite the peace process to end months of conflict in South Sudan.
“I am very much optimistic because at least both sides seem to see the need for peaceful settlement, for political dialogue, and both sides seem to be committed to it despite the sporadic fighting here and there,” he said.
Source: Voice of America
