The SPLM has called for more time for the government to negotiate a peace agreement with the SPLM in Opposition.

Last week, President Salva Kiir and Dr Riek Machar failed to resolve the contentious issues in the peace process.

These include power sharing, the system of governance during the transitional period and the reintegration of forces.

Dr Anne Itto is the Acting Secretary General of the SPLM.

“While we also acknowledge the fact that our delegation did not come home from Adis with the peace agreement -without peace agreement has been disappointing – we are also aware of the daily challenges each family of South Sudan faces in finding food, in finding school fees in some areas where there are difficult humanitarian situations as a result of the war,” said Dr Itto.

“However, we will continue to appeal to the South Sudanese people to remain patient, united and committed to the peaceful means of finding solution to what is affecting us while our government continues to engage the rebels with the aim of bringing peace to this country.”

IGAD chief mediator Seyoum Mesfin says the next round of talks may resume in four weeks.