At least 17 opposition parties in South Sudan have signed a joint charter describing a proposed programme for reform of the country.

The parties, according to a joint charter, said they have formed the alliance because of the need for radical change. They appealed to the people of South Sudan to rally around the charter as a step towards salvation of the country from destruction.  

The seven point reform programs covers areas of policy: economy, defense and internal security, foreign policy, attainment of peace, social services, governance and administration, and fundamental freedoms. 

The members of alliance include Lam Akol Ajawin (SPLM-DC), Kornelio Kon Ngu, (National Union Party - NUP), Abdallah Deng Nhial, (PCP), Albino John Laku Awan (DUP), Garang Thuc Garang (PURE), Sebastian Uchan Kich (UDF), Nkrumah Anai Kelueljang (SSNYP), among others.

Below is the full text of the alliance: