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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs says that the permanent constitution-making process in South Sudan must be democratic, inclusive, and people-driven.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the opening of a three-day workshop on the \u201cRole of Journalists in the Permanent Constitution Making Process\u201d in Juba on Monday, Hon. Wek Mamer said the country\u2019s transitional constitution clearly outlines the need for a participatory approach.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a country, through peace negotiations, we have decided to go for the participatory process, and this is what the Constitution Making Process Act 2022 has reflected in the current design of the process,\u201d said Mamer.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur choice for a democratic constitution-making process entails wider public participation, which shall require wider media coverage for the message to circulate widely enough for our people to make informed decisions and choices during public consultation exercises,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Mamer also underlined the media\u2019s essential role beyond election coverage, describing journalists as active contributors to the shaping of South Sudan\u2019s democratic future.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe media is not just an observer during elections, but rather has a great role in participating in history,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Dr. Riang Yer Zuor, Chairperson of the National Constitutional Review Commission, echoed the minister\u2019s remarks on the need for a participatory process.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe process of constitutional making shall be democratic, participatory, and inclusive,\u201d Dr. Riang said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we continue with the permanent constitutional making process, we must ensure that it is people-driven, transparent, and inclusive.\u201d<\/p>\n

He referenced Article 364 of the amended Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan, which mandates that the constitution-making process reflect these democratic values.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis principle underlines the need for wide public engagement, and to achieve this, journalists are indispensable in this process,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs all of us know, every citizen shall have the right to freedom of expression. The constitution maintains and guarantees the right to the freedom of expression, Article 34.1 of our transitional constitution.\u201d<\/p>\n

Last month, Dr. Riang noted that the rollout of national civic education and public consultations\u2014crucial components of the constitution-making process\u2014had been delayed due to ongoing insecurity and limited resources.<\/p>\n

The workshop aims to equip journalists with knowledge and tools to effectively inform and engage the public on constitutional matters as the country prepares to craft its permanent national charter.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs says that the permanent constitution-making process in South Sudan must be democratic, inclusive, and people-driven. Speaking at the opening of a three-day workshop on the \u201cRole of Journalists in the Permanent Constitution Making Process\u201d in Juba on Monday, Hon. 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