South Sudan political parties' forum to discuss federalism

The United Nations Mission is South Sudan will convene all political parties in South Sudan to discuss options for federalism. Parties to the revitalised peace agreement reaffirmed their commitment to the federal governance system that will foster unity in diversity. A policy paper was derived from an academic research that was published by three commissioned experts and it is part of the conversations on the search for a suitable governance structure. Associate Political Affairs Officer at UNMISS, Garang Yach James Akot gives background information to the forum and how UNMISS seeks to promote the conversation.