The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) made a summary of all outstanding issues at the ongoing peace talks in Addis Ababa.

The summary of outstanding issues is:

Outstanding governance issues

- Composition of transitional government

- Structure of government

- Responsibility sharing

- Number of states

- Size and Composition of the Parliament

Security issues: permanent ceasefire and transitional security arrangements

• Timeframe for reintegration of forces and approach to the formation of one national army
• Security for Juba during the transition
• Demilitarization of civilian centres
• Cantonment of forces
• Security sector reform or establishment of new security arrangements