Communique of the Abuja Sudanese Peace Conference

• Country/entity

  South Sudan
  Sudan
  
• Region

  Africa (excl MENA)
  Africa (excl MENA)
  
• Agreement name

  Communique of the Abuja Sudanese Peace Conference
• Date

  4 Jun 1992
• Agreement status

  Multiparty signed/agreed
• Interim arrangement

  Yes
• Agreement/conflict level

  Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( Sudan Conflicts (1955 - ) )
• Stage

  Pre-negotiation/process
• Conflict nature

  Government/territory
• Peace process

  Sudanese (North-South) peace process
• Parties

  Delegation of the Government of of the Sudan: H.E. Mohammed El-Amin Khalifa, Speaker of the Transitional National Assembly, H.E. Brig-George Kongor, Government of Bahr El-Ghazal State, H.E. Dr. Hussein Sulayman Abu Salih, Minister of Social Welfare and Development; Delegation of the SPLMA/A Cdr. Willian Nyoun Bany, Leader of Delegation, Cdr. Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin, Deputy Leader of the Delegation, Mr. Elijah Malok Deng, Secretary to the Delegation
• Third parties

  Observers from the Federal Government of Nigeria: Dr. Tunj Olagunju, Hon. Minister of Internal affairs, Col. Lawan Gwadabe, Ambassado Olu Sanu, President Special Envoy on the Sudan Conflict
• Description

  Agreement that informs on the Abuja Sudanese Peace Conference, during which the parties recognized the diversities of Sudan and the need towards an institutional/political interim arrangement that would ensure devolution of powers and include equitable sharing of national wealth. The Parties also agreed to embark on a process that rehabilitates and resettles the displaced refugees and families of the conflict.

• Agreement document

  SD_920604_Communique Abuja Sudanese Peace Conference.pdf | Download PDF

Groups

Gender

State definition

Governance

Power sharing

Human rights and equality

Rights related issues

Rights institutions

Justice sector reform

Socio-economic reconstruction

Land, property and environment

Security sector

Transitional justice

Implementation

THE ABUJA 1SUDANESE PEACE CONFERENCE

26 May - 4 June 1992

COMMUNIQUE

The parties to the Sudanese conflict, namely, the Government of Sudan and the Sudanese People’ s Liberation Movement / Sudanese People’ s Liberation Army SPLM/A met in Abuja Nigeria from May 26-June 4 under the good offices of President Ibrahim Babangida.

1 All parties to the dispute agree that the current conflict can be resolved through peaceful negotiation.

They therefore agree to continue their discussions, under the good offices of President Babangida even after he has left office of Chairman of the OAU.

In order to build upon the gains achieved in Abuja.

2 The parties to dispute recognize that Sudan is a multi-ethnic, multilingual, multi-cultural and multi-religious country.

They recognize the diversities of Sudan and the need to work towards an institutional/political arrangement to cope with and encourage such diversities as is the case in Nigeria.

3 The parties agreed to work towards an interim arrangement aimed principally at allaying the fears of the component parts of Sudan, building confidence and ensuring devolution of powers to enable the component parts to develop in an atmosphere of relative peace and security.

The parties, however, agreed to consult their Principals with a view to determining the structures and character of the interim arrangement as well as ascertain the wishes of the people concerned thereafter.

4 All the parties to the dispute recognize the need for equitable sharing of national wealth.

Towards this goal, it was agreed that the interim arrangement shall include a Revenue Allocation Commission to deal with the equitable sharing of wealth among the component parts of the country.

5. The parties to the dispute recognize that the war has caused dislocation of families and the destruction of the infra-structure in Sudan.

The government of Sudan and the interim Administration will use the interim period, with the assistance of the international community, to embark upon a deliberate process of reconstruction of war affected areas, and the rehabilitation and resettlement of refugees displaced by war and famine.

6 Parties to the dispute agreed to support efforts aimed at creating a conducive atmosphere towards arriving at a more amicable settlement which is being worked out to create a conducive atmosphere for continued negotiations.

7 All parties to the dispute agree to meet again at a time to be fixed by Nigeria, to discuss mainly the question of political interim arrangement for the transition period.

8 The parties to the dispute express deep appreciation and gratitude to President Babangida for the initiative in calling the Peace Conference.

They also thank the people of Nigeria for the hospitality extended to them.

DELEGATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE SUDAN

(Signed)

1. H.E. Mohammed El-Amin Khalifa

Speaker of the Transitional

National Assembly

(Signed)

2. H.E. Brig-George Kongor

Government of Bahr El-Ghazal State

(Signed)

3. H.E. Dr. Hussein Sulayman

Abu Salih

Minister of Social Welfare And Development

DELEGATION OF THE SPLM/A

(Signed)

1. Cdr.

Willian Nyoun Bany

Leader of Delegation

(Signed)

2. Cdr.

Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin

Deputy Leader of the Delegation

(Signed)

3. Mr. Elijiah Malok Deng

Secretary to the Delegation

OBSERVERS FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA

(Signed)

1 Dr. Tunj Olagunju

Hon. Minister of Internal Affairs

(Signed)

2. Col.

Lawan Gwadabe

(Signed)

3. Ambassador Olu Sanu

President Special Envoy on the Sudan Conflict.