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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>South Sudan\u2019s Jonglei State authorities should widen the civic space to enable civil society actors sensitize citizens on their roles and obligations towards peace building, governance and a democratic society, a civil society watchdog said on Monday.<\/p>\n

This follows a workshop on inclusive permanent constitutional making process for civil society entities and community-based organizations held in Bor on Friday.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe permanent constitution making process is one of the most important provisions of the peace agreement and the Transitional Constitution of South Sudan 2011, as amended. Humanity & Community Empowerment Organization (HCEO) stands for full implementation of the agreement in letter and spirit,\u201d Moses Gizam, the Executive Director of HCEO, said at the workshop opening.<\/p>\n

\u201cWithout an informed citizenry, there can be no democracy,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The state human rights advisor, Simon Manyok Deng lauded the organizers of the training workshop for advancing a people-centered constitution making process.<\/p>\n

\u201cConstitution making process is a huge task to all of us. The civil society is a common ground for both government and the community to operate,\u201d said Deng.<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cPlease do not mix your vision and mission with your party colors.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bol Deng Bol, the chairman of Jonglei State civil society network said the workshop provided an opportunity for citizens to openly express their opinions.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is our constitutional right. There is no way we can make an inclusive constitution without enabling citizens\u2019 participation in the process,\u201d explained Bol.<\/p>\n

He urged lawmakers to expedite enactment of bills vital for constitutional making.<\/p>\n

The one-day workshop on the theme, \u201cadvancing a people-centered constitution making process\u201d, aimed at empowering CSOs and CBOs in Jonglei State with knowledge and skills essential for a permanent constitution for South Sudan.<\/p>\n

A decade after South Sudan attained independence, restrictions to human rights and fundamental freedoms have led to shrinking civic space as the environment in which citizens organize and participate in governance has remained hostile.<\/p>\n

This is despite provisions contained in the Transitional Constitution of South Sudan, regional and international treaties that guarantee respect for human rights.<\/p>\n

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