President Salva Kiir has called on political parties and the civil society to prepare for the next round of talks scheduled to take place on the 4^th of June.

On Saturday, IGAD mediators postponed talks between the government and the SPLM-in Opposition for two weeks.

During the recess, the IGAD Special Envoys will undertake shuttle mission to South Sudan to consult with different stakeholders.

The break will enable IGAD mediators to prepare all stakeholders for an inclusive dialogue.

President Kiir told SPLM members and leaders of the opposition parties today in Juba that everyone should prepare to participate in the talks.

“All this political parties have to be represented, but it is you the parties and the other stakeholders [who] have to sit down in your own meetings to select your own representative,” he said.

“The same thing to the women, the civil society organization, the youth and all other professionals.”

President Kiir said the IGAD mediators should make sure that all views of the citizens are represented in Addis Ababa.

The next phase of the mediation process shall commence on the 4^th of June in Addis Ababa.

Earlier this month, the two sides recommitted their forces to the implementation of the cessation of hostilities agreement.

They agreed to open up humanitarian corridors in River Nile, Sobat, roads, rail and air corridors.

They also agreed to facilitate humanitarian assistance and observe one month of a temporary ceasefire.