South Sudanese civil society organizations are calling for an inclusive dialogue in the Addis Ababa talks that will resume tomorrow.

The activists say broadening the dialogue will pave way for major reforms in all sectors of the country.

15 civil society organizations ended a three-day conference in Addis Ababa yesterday, where they discussed the issue of sustainable peace as a collective effort.

The chairperson of the civil society organizing committee, Lona James Elia, told the press that they are calling for immediate reforms in the constitution.

“Especially sections related to excessive powers of the executive, procedure and competence of the National Constitutional Review Commission, the establishment of the National Elections Commission and electoral laws, the National Judiciary to ensure respect for the separation of powers and smooth transition while the parliament shall enact legislation that outlines an inclusive constitution making process,” she said.

Madam Lona said the civil society groups are also calling for the restructuring of the army and other security forces.

“These security reforms include proper management and timely implementation of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) program,” she said.

“The recruitment of the army and other security personnel based on an open, transparent procedure such as education and physical fitness, while views of the civil society should be included in the National Security Policy.”

In the three-day conference, the civil society organizations asked IGAD to accredit their representatives to the peace dialogue that is expected to resume tomorrow.