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Local civil society organizations in Dire Dawa have announced their readiness to support the upcoming national dialogue.
The civil society organizations working in various sectors in the Dire Dawa Administration noted that the national dialogue is of great national importance to Ethiopia and holds great hope for the country's long-term peace and stability. The CSOs announced that they will do their part by creating awareness and ensuring the various sections of society actively participate in the National Dialogue process.
The Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Council has made a call saying, "the civil society sector should step up its efforts in supporting the National Dialogue by creating awareness in all sections of society, making their members' voices heard, coming up with mediation solutions, and observing the process." Thiss discussion platform was also a ground for the establishment of a steering committee that will actively support the national dialogue process in Dire Dawa.