Declaration and Resolutions of the Chukudum Crisis Peace Conference

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Country/entity: South Sudan
Region: Africa (excl MENA)
Agreement name: Declaration and Resolutions of the Chukudum Crisis Peace Conference
Date: 20 Aug 2002
Agreement status: Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement: Yes
Agreement/conflict level: Intrastate/local conflict
Sudan Conflicts (1955 - )
Agreements relate to several distinct dyads, and also the negotiated independence of South Sudan, and subsequent internal conflict in South Sudan. Sudan-South Sudan. The long-standing conflict between the north and the south of the country dates back to colonial times, where the British introduced a so-called ‘Southern Policy’, severely hampering population movements between these big regions. Immediately after gaining independence in 1956, southern movements started to fight for independence; this fight became professionalised in 1983 with the foundation of the soon internationally supported Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA). When the Islamic Front government introduced strict sharia laws in the south after it took over power in 1988 the war intensified. A decade later, the military situation reached a stalemate, enabling internationally facilitated peace negotiations to begin in 1997. After more fighting, a final negotiation push began in 2002, leading to the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Areement (CPA) in January 2005.

Sudan-South Sudan post referendum. South Sudan became independent in July 2011; since then, relations between the two countries are complicated and violent conflict led by the SPLM (North) in the Sudanese Nuba mountains region has since intensified.

Darfur. Other long-standing violent conflicts are in the east and the west of the country. In the east, the Beja Congress, established in 1957, is the spearhead of a currently ‘peaceful’ opposition movement. In the west, the violent conflict in Darfur intensified in the early 2000s and rapidly gained international attention, even resulting in genocide charges against leading figures of the Sudanese government. The situation on the ground is complex, with over a dozen organisations (most notably the Sudanese Liberation Movement and the Justice and Equality Movement) fighting the Sudanese government and allied groups like the Janjaweed – although all parties have switched sides on numerous occasions. Several mediation attempts have not been successful, due to the shaky commitment of the Sudanese central government and the distrust among the armed opposition.

South Sudan - internal
In December 2013, after president Salva Kiir accused opposition leader Riek Machar of attempting a coup, violent conflict broke out between government forces of the SPLM/A and anti-governmental groups. In addition, several other political militias as well as communal militias have joined the conflict. In 2015 the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (ARCSS) was signed. Due to unsuccessful implementation the agreement was revitalized in 2018. In September 2019, Kiir and Machar agreed to establish a power-sharing government after struggles on forming a unity transitional government.
Stage: Framework/substantive - partial
Conflict nature: Inter-group
Peace process: South Sudan: Pre-secession Local Peace Processes
Parties: Johnson Juma Okot
SPLM/A Deputy Regional Secretary
For Equatoria Region
Signed:
Chief Lino Atiolmoi
Didinga Community
Third parties: Witness: Telar Deng
Peace & Advocacy Coordinator
New Sudan Council of Churches
Description: Agreement between the Didinga and the SPLM/A (mostly-Dinka) to resolve local tensions including discrimination against Didinga in the SPLM/A (and the issue of Cpt. Lokot. Resolutions touch on the removal of landmines, integration of loclal militia into the SPLM/A, implement the National Mobilization and Reconciliation Commission points listed, a halt on ambushes on the roads, professionalization of police and prison services, professionalization of check points, a roundup of small arms, and the implementation of a representative council to oversee implementation.

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Groups

Children/youth: Groups→Children/youth→Rhetorical
Page 8, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.8 The conference calls upon the appropriate authorities within the SPLM, with assistance from SIMAS and OSIL, to urgently clear all mines in the Chukudum area from September 2002 and be completed before the next planting season. It is recommended that this process is accompanied by mine awareness - especially for the children in the area.

Page 8, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.9 The conference calls for immediate measures to be taken by the SPLM/A and the local community to remove the threat of ambushes from the area, by;
... § targeting the youth within the community and setting up youth committees so that they can resolve rather than contribute to the problems of road ambushes;
Disabled persons: No specific mention.
Elderly/age: No specific mention.
Migrant workers: No specific mention.
Racial/ethnic/national group: Groups→Racial/ethnic/national group→Substantive
Summary: The agreement deals in its entirety with inter-group - Didinga-Dinka - relationships and tensions. SPLM/A is predominantly Dinka.

Page 5, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... iii) the continued reorganization of personnel within the army (in terms of improving the ethnic mix of officers and transferring individuals associated with past controversies), and

Page 6-7, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.4 Following a review of the resolutions of the National Mobilization& Reconciliation Commission, (24th of February 1999), the conference recommends that the provisions not yet fully implement be immediately acted upon as a public sign of confidence building between the SPLM/A and the Budi County community. According to their original numbers, the outstanding recommendations for full implementation are indicated below:
... N° 11 that the "Didinga community [works] closely with the army to track down common criminals known as mujirimoi.".

Page 6-7, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.4 Following a review of the resolutions of the National Mobilization& Reconciliation Commission, (24th of February 1999), the conference recommends that the provisions not yet fully implement be immediately acted upon as a public sign of confidence building between the SPLM/A and the Budi County community. According to their original numbers, the outstanding recommendations for full implementation are indicated below:
... 3.5 The conference recommends that all Didinga soldiers loitering in the villages be brought together and deployed in various areas.

Page 6-7, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.4 Following a review of the resolutions of the National Mobilization& Reconciliation Commission, (24th of February 1999), the conference recommends that the provisions not yet fully implement be immediately acted upon as a public sign of confidence building between the SPLM/A and the Budi County community. According to their original numbers, the outstanding recommendations for full implementation are indicated below:
... 3.6 The conference calls on the SPLM/A to ensure that there is greater ethnic diversity among the officers and commanders in the area.

Page 9, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.11 The conference recognizes the primary role of the civil administration and supporting traditional institutions to administer justice and maintain law, order and stability in the county, and recommends;
... § that the Didinga community cooperate with the law and order enforcement institutions in Budi County;

Page 9, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.12 The conference calls upon the local authorities and other specialist agencies (such as NSCC and DOT) to urgently initiate a process of conflict resolution and peace building to address inter-communal and inter-ethnic conflict in the east bank sub-Region (such as cattle raiding).
Religious groups: No specific mention.
Indigenous people: No specific mention.
Other groups: No specific mention.
Refugees/displaced persons: Groups→Refugees/displaced persons→Rhetorical
Page 6-7, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.3 The conference reaffirms the common interest of all parties in Budi County to work towards the elimination of hostile elements and organized militias from the area through the following measures:
... These tasks will be overseen by a transition and monitoring committee, made up of the following members:
... § IDP representative
Social class: No specific mention.

Gender

Women, girls and gender: No specific mention.
Men and boys: No specific mention.
LGBTI: No specific mention.
Family: No specific mention.

State definition

Nature of state (general): No specific mention.
State configuration: No specific mention.
Self determination: No specific mention.
Referendum: No specific mention.
State symbols: No specific mention.
Independence/secession: No specific mention.
Accession/unification: No specific mention.
Border delimitation: No specific mention.
Cross-border provision: No specific mention.

Governance

Political institutions (new or reformed): No specific mention.
Elections: No specific mention.
Electoral commission: No specific mention.
Political parties reform: No specific mention.
Civil society: Page 6, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.3 The conference reaffirms the common interest of all parties in Budi County to work towards the elimination of hostile elements and organized militias from the area through the following measures:
... § by the provision of transport and logistical support to the local monitoring committees responsible for the transition process by organizations such as the DOT, NSCC and other NGOs.

Page 6-7, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.3 The conference reaffirms the common interest of all parties in Budi County to work towards the elimination of hostile elements and organized militias from the area through the following measures:
... These tasks will be overseen by a transition and monitoring committee, made up of the following members:
... § SRRA [Sudan Relief and Rehabilitation Agency] representative

Page 9, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.12 The conference calls upon the local authorities and other specialist agencies (such as NSCC and DOT) to urgently initiate a process of conflict resolution and peace building to address inter-communal and inter-ethnic conflict in the east bank sub-Region (such as cattle raiding).

Page 9, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.13 The conference strongly recommends to the SPLM, SRRA and other relevant international organizations circulate a statement explaining that a peace conference has taken place and that the crisis between the SPLM/A and the Didinga community has been peacefully resolved.

Page 9, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.15 The conference calls upon all agencies associated with the area to support a request from the county officials for international organizations to make an assessment of Budi County so that they can support peace through development activities. In particular, the conference requests;
§ SRRA to improve their reporting system from the county and for SRRA Headquarters to advocate for assistance in the area without delay;
§ DOT to resume its services and continue to preach the spirit of peace;
§ CDS to spearhead local planning with the civil authorities;
§ NSCC to follow up the implementation of the recommendations.

Page 10, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.18 The conference calls upon NSCC to assist the peace committees with technical assistance and provide independent follow up monitoring on the conference's resolutions by;
§ making a visit within three months to assist the committee in devising an operational plan for the implementation of the resolutions;
§ making three subsequent follow up visits to monitor progress every quarter;
§ making a brief progress report for circulation to the relevant authorities and representatives.
Traditional/religious leaders: Page 6, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.3 The conference reaffirms the common interest of all parties in Budi County to work towards the elimination of hostile elements and organized militias from the area through the following measures:
... § by calling upon every chief to ensure that militia activities are rooted out of their areas of jurisdiction;

Page 6-7, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.3 The conference reaffirms the common interest of all parties in Budi County to work towards the elimination of hostile elements and organized militias from the area through the following measures:
... These tasks will be overseen by a transition and monitoring committee, made up of the following members:
... § Elders & Chiefs

Page 8, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.9 The conference calls for immediate measures to be taken by the SPLM/A and the local community to remove the threat of ambushes from the area, by;
... § co-opting the local chiefs to cooperate and coordinate with the security authorities to apprehend known culprits;

Page 9, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.16 The conference recommends the immediate formation of a committee to oversee the implementation of the conference resolutions and to report biannually to the Regional Secretary for Eastern Equatoria, the local SPLA and civil authorities and community representatives on the progress being made. The committee should include representatives from the local authorities, the military, community and traditional leaders, DOT (names will be confirmed by the Budi County Secretary before the end of August, 2002).
Public administration: Page 8, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.11 The conference recognizes the primary role of the civil administration and supporting traditional institutions to administer justice and maintain law, order and stability in the county, and recommends;
§ a programme to strengthen the capacity of civil and customary institutions administering justice, law and order;
§ the establishment of proper job descriptions to avoid the unnecessary overlapping of powers;
Constitution: No specific mention.

Power sharing

Political power sharing: No specific mention.
Territorial power sharing: No specific mention.
Economic power sharing: No specific mention.
Military power sharing: Power sharing→Military power sharing→Merger of forces
Page 6, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.3 The conference reaffirms the common interest of all parties in Budi County to work towards the elimination of hostile elements and organized militias from the area through the following measures:
... § by devising appropriate policies to integrate militias into the SPLA since the general amnesty applies to them and their communities;
Power sharing→Military power sharing→Proportionality
Page 5, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... iii) the continued reorganization of personnel within the army (in terms of improving the ethnic mix of officers and transferring individuals associated with past controversies), and

Page 6-7, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.4 Following a review of the resolutions of the National Mobilization& Reconciliation Commission, (24th of February 1999), the conference recommends that the provisions not yet fully implement be immediately acted upon as a public sign of confidence building between the SPLM/A and the Budi County community. According to their original numbers, the outstanding recommendations for full implementation are indicated below:
... 3.6 The conference calls on the SPLM/A to ensure that there is greater ethnic diversity among the officers and commanders in the area.

Human rights and equality

Human rights/RoL general: Page 9, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.11 The conference recognizes the primary role of the civil administration and supporting traditional institutions to administer justice and maintain law, order and stability in the county, and recommends;
... § the full implementation of the law;
Bill of rights/similar: No specific mention.
Treaty incorporation: No specific mention.
Civil and political rights: No specific mention.
Socio-economic rights: No specific mention.

Rights related issues

Citizenship: No specific mention.
Democracy: No specific mention.
Detention procedures: No specific mention.
Media and communication: Rights related issues→Media and communication→Media roles
Page 6, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.3 The conference reaffirms the common interest of all parties in Budi County to work towards the elimination of hostile elements and organized militias from the area through the following measures:
... § by improving communication, building confidence and raising awareness among hostile groups in Budi County so that they will refrain from military activity in the future;

Page 9, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.11 The conference recognizes the primary role of the civil administration and supporting traditional institutions to administer justice and maintain law, order and stability in the county, and recommends;
... § that NSCC, the DOT and the SRRA assist the civil administration in acquiring radio communication
Mobility/access: No specific mention.
Protection measures: No specific mention.
Other: No specific mention.

Rights institutions

NHRI: No specific mention.
Regional or international human rights institutions: No specific mention.

Justice sector reform

Criminal justice and emergency law: No specific mention.
State of emergency provisions: No specific mention.
Judiciary and courts: No specific mention.
Prisons and detention: Page 8, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.9 The conference calls for immediate measures to be taken by the SPLM/A and the local community to remove the threat of ambushes from the area, by;
... § establishing effective prison facilities in order to detain apprehended culprits;

Page 9, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.11 The conference recognizes the primary role of the civil administration and supporting traditional institutions to administer justice and maintain law, order and stability in the county, and recommends;
… § the building of proper prisons;

Page 9, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.11 The conference recognizes the primary role of the civil administration and supporting traditional institutions to administer justice and maintain law, order and stability in the county, and recommends;
... § the establishment of a prison forces;
Traditional Laws: Page 8, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.11 The conference recognizes the primary role of the civil administration and supporting traditional institutions to administer justice and maintain law, order and stability in the county, and recommends;
§ a programme to strengthen the capacity of civil and customary institutions administering justice, law and order;

Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction: Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic development
Page 5-6, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... iv) the conditions necessary to attract back organizations to assist with needed humanitarian and development services in the area. The County Secretary is expected to call the first meeting of the implementation committee shortly after the conference and begin the process of drawing up in more detail the mechanisms and a timetable for making the conference resolutions operational.

Page 9, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.11 The conference recognizes the primary role of the civil administration and supporting traditional institutions to administer justice and maintain law, order and stability in the county, and recommends;
... § NSCC to assist in the establishment of paralegal training in the county;
National economic plan: No specific mention.
Natural resources: No specific mention.
International funds: No specific mention.
Business: Page 6-7, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.4 Following a review of the resolutions of the National Mobilization& Reconciliation Commission, (24th of February 1999), the conference recommends that the provisions not yet fully implement be immediately acted upon as a public sign of confidence building between the SPLM/A and the Budi County community. According to their original numbers, the outstanding recommendations for full implementation are indicated below:
... N° 6 that the practice of trading has "greatly affected the efficiency of the army" ... and should be replaced through "the establishment of army cooperatives and other income generating activities ...".

Page 8, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.10 The conference calls upon the SPLM/A and the local authorities to control the theft of small weapons in the area by;
... § locating and destroying small weapon markets.
Taxation: Socio-economic reconstruction→Taxation→Reform of taxation
Page 7-8, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.7 The conference recognizes the need for roadblocks in the county for the purposes of security and revenue collection, but recommends that;
... b) they are managed by trained and informed personnel from the police and revenue authorities so that they are courteous to the public, and are aware of and apply the current taxation schedule for the New Sudan.

Page 7-8, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.7 The conference recognizes the need for roadblocks in the county for the purposes of security and revenue collection, but recommends that;
... c) any revenue collected must be issued with a legitimate SPLM receipt (form 15) as local receipts are invalid.
Banks: No specific mention.

Land, property and environment

Land reform/rights: No specific mention.
Pastoralist/nomadism rights: No specific mention.
Cultural heritage: No specific mention.
Environment: No specific mention.
Water or riparian rights or access: No specific mention.

Security sector

Security Guarantees: Page 5, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
i) the removal of mines,

Page 7-8, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.7 The conference recognizes the need for roadblocks in the county for the purposes of security and revenue collection, but recommends that;
a) they are restricted to the following locations:
§ New Cush (border Kapoeta / Budi county)
§ Kikilai (Kadepo / Chukudum)
§ Chukudum
§ Budi (Kapoeta / Torit Junction)
§ Moyo Shukun (Kanangurok / Uganda border)

Page 8, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.8 The conference calls upon the appropriate authorities within the SPLM, with assistance from SIMAS and OSIL, to urgently clear all mines in the Chukudum area from September 2002 and be completed before the next planting season. It is recommended that this process is accompanied by mine awareness - especially for the children in the area.

Page 8, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.9 The conference calls for immediate measures to be taken by the SPLM/A and the local community to remove the threat of ambushes from the area, by;
... § making the community aware about dangers of road ambushes and requesting their assistance to cooperate in finding a solution.

Page 8, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.10 The conference calls upon the SPLM/A and the local authorities to control the theft of small weapons in the area by;
§ developing harsh laws and deterrents against the theft of small weapons;
§ apprehending the criminals and issuing heavy punishment;
§ locating and destroying small weapon markets.

Page 9, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.14 The conference requests all agencies to verify security information with the local authorities before it travels from the county to Loki, Nairobi or the Internet.
Ceasefire: No specific mention.
Police: Page 6-7, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.3 The conference reaffirms the common interest of all parties in Budi County to work towards the elimination of hostile elements and organized militias from the area through the following measures:
... These tasks will be overseen by a transition and monitoring committee, made up of the following members:
... § Police force

Page 6-7, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.4 Following a review of the resolutions of the National Mobilization& Reconciliation Commission, (24th of February 1999), the conference recommends that the provisions not yet fully implement be immediately acted upon as a public sign of confidence building between the SPLM/A and the Budi County community. According to their original numbers, the outstanding recommendations for full implementation are indicated below:
... N° 7 that following the reorganization of road blocks, that "Sector One Command to immediately arm the present police-force that has been trained by the county authorities."

Page 7-8, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.7 The conference recognizes the need for roadblocks in the county for the purposes of security and revenue collection, but recommends that;
... b) they are managed by trained and informed personnel from the police and revenue authorities so that they are courteous to the public, and are aware of and apply the current taxation schedule for the New Sudan.

Page 8, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.9 The conference calls for immediate measures to be taken by the SPLM/A and the local community to remove the threat of ambushes from the area, by;
§ the SPLA, the police force and the home-guards undertaking constant patrols on the roads;

Page 8, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.11 The conference recognizes the primary role of the civil administration and supporting traditional institutions to administer justice and maintain law, order and stability in the county, and recommends;
... § the establishment of a rudimentary police force;

Page 9, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.11 The conference recognizes the primary role of the civil administration and supporting traditional institutions to administer justice and maintain law, order and stability in the county, and recommends;
... § the provision of uniforms and arms for these civil forces;

Page 9, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.11 The conference recognizes the primary role of the civil administration and supporting traditional institutions to administer justice and maintain law, order and stability in the county, and recommends;
... § that the Didinga community cooperate with the law and order enforcement institutions in Budi County;

Page 9, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.16 The conference recommends the immediate formation of a committee to oversee the implementation of the conference resolutions and to report biannually to the Regional Secretary for Eastern Equatoria, the local SPLA and civil authorities and community representatives on the progress being made. The committee should include representatives from the local authorities, the military, community and traditional leaders, DOT (names will be confirmed by the Budi County Secretary before the end of August, 2002).
Armed forces: Page 6, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.1 The conference delegates affirm that, for the sake of peace and reconciliation, and given the general amnesty granted to all through the February 2002 agreement between the SPLM/A and the SPDF (Addendum 1), that past crimes and human rights abuses committed by either the SPLA, militia groups, gangsters, organized groups or individuals in Budi County be pardoned.

Page 6-7, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.3 The conference reaffirms the common interest of all parties in Budi County to work towards the elimination of hostile elements and organized militias from the area through the following measures:
... These tasks will be overseen by a transition and monitoring committee, made up of the following members:
... § Army representative

Page 6-7, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.4 Following a review of the resolutions of the National Mobilization& Reconciliation Commission, (24th of February 1999), the conference recommends that the provisions not yet fully implement be immediately acted upon as a public sign of confidence building between the SPLM/A and the Budi County community. According to their original numbers, the outstanding recommendations for full implementation are indicated below:
... N° 5 that "Sector One command must provide food and ammunition [for mobilized recruits] to avoid frustration and desertion of mobilized forces."

Page 6-7, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.4 Following a review of the resolutions of the National Mobilization& Reconciliation Commission, (24th of February 1999), the conference recommends that the provisions not yet fully implement be immediately acted upon as a public sign of confidence building between the SPLM/A and the Budi County community. According to their original numbers, the outstanding recommendations for full implementation are indicated below:
... N° 6 that the practice of trading has "greatly affected the efficiency of the army" ... and should be replaced through "the establishment of army cooperatives and other income generating activities ...".

Page 6-7, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.4 Following a review of the resolutions of the National Mobilization& Reconciliation Commission, (24th of February 1999), the conference recommends that the provisions not yet fully implement be immediately acted upon as a public sign of confidence building between the SPLM/A and the Budi County community. According to their original numbers, the outstanding recommendations for full implementation are indicated below:
... N° 11 that the "Didinga community [works] closely with the army to track down common criminals known as mujirimoi.".

Page 6-7, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.4 Following a review of the resolutions of the National Mobilization& Reconciliation Commission, (24th of February 1999), the conference recommends that the provisions not yet fully implement be immediately acted upon as a public sign of confidence building between the SPLM/A and the Budi County community. According to their original numbers, the outstanding recommendations for full implementation are indicated below:
... 3.5 The conference recommends that all Didinga soldiers loitering in the villages be brought together and deployed in various areas.

Page 6-7, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.6 The conference calls on the SPLM/A to ensure that there is greater ethnic diversity among the officers and commanders in the area.

Page 8, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.9 The conference calls for immediate measures to be taken by the SPLM/A and the local community to remove the threat of ambushes from the area, by;
§ the SPLA, the police force and the home-guards undertaking constant patrols on the roads;

Page 9, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.11 The conference recognizes the primary role of the civil administration and supporting traditional institutions to administer justice and maintain law, order and stability in the county, and recommends;
... § that the military authorities actively support and respect their obligations and the functions of the civil system.

Page 9-10, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.16 The conference recommends the immediate formation of a committee to oversee the implementation of the conference resolutions and to report biannually to the Regional Secretary for Eastern Equatoria, the local SPLA and civil authorities and community representatives on the progress being made. The committee should include representatives from the local authorities, the military, community and traditional leaders, DOT (names will be confirmed by the Budi County Secretary before the end of August, 2002).
DDR: Security sector→DDR→Demilitarisation provisions
See Parastatal forces.
Intelligence services: No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces: Page 6, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.1 The conference delegates affirm that, for the sake of peace and reconciliation, and given the general amnesty granted to all through the February 2002 agreement between the SPLM/A and the SPDF (Addendum 1), that past crimes and human rights abuses committed by either the SPLA, militia groups, gangsters, organized groups or individuals in Budi County be pardoned.

Page 6, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.3 The conference reaffirms the common interest of all parties in Budi County to work towards the elimination of hostile elements and organized militias from the area through the following measures:
§ by forming a committee to negotiate with the heads of the militia to abandon their stand and to reassure them of their security;
§ by devising appropriate policies to integrate militias into the SPLA since the general amnesty applies to them and their communities;
§ by improving communication, building confidence and raising awareness among hostile groups in Budi County so that they will refrain from military activity in the future;
§ by calling upon every chief to ensure that militia activities are rooted out of their areas of jurisdiction;
§ by ensuring that militias relinquishing their activities are provided with a copy of the amnesty and supported through the provision of food items, blankets, cooking pots and other appropriate services to assist their transition and reintegration into the community and/or the movement;
§ by the provision of transport and logistical support to the local monitoring committees responsible for the transition process by organizations such as the DOT, NSCC and other NGOs.

Page 6-7, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.3 The conference reaffirms the common interest of all parties in Budi County to work towards the elimination of hostile elements and organized militias from the area through the following measures:
... These tasks will be overseen by a transition and monitoring committee, made up of the following members:
§ Commissioners from Budi and Kapoeta Counties.
§ Elders & Chiefs
§ Army representative
§ Police force
§ Political representative
§ SRRA representative
§ IDP representative

Page 6-7, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.4 Following a review of the resolutions of the National Mobilization& Reconciliation Commission, (24th of February 1999), the conference recommends that the provisions not yet fully implement be immediately acted upon as a public sign of confidence building between the SPLM/A and the Budi County community. According to their original numbers, the outstanding recommendations for full implementation are indicated below:
N° 3 "... that those [bodyguards] who have been in Chukudum for over two years should be transferred."
Withdrawal of foreign forces: No specific mention.
Corruption: No specific mention.
Crime/organised crime: Page 6, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.1 The conference delegates affirm that, for the sake of peace and reconciliation, and given the general amnesty granted to all through the February 2002 agreement between the SPLM/A and the SPDF (Addendum 1), that past crimes and human rights abuses committed by either the SPLA, militia groups, gangsters, organized groups or individuals in Budi County be pardoned.

Page 6-7, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.4 Following a review of the resolutions of the National Mobilization& Reconciliation Commission, (24th of February 1999), the conference recommends that the provisions not yet fully implement be immediately acted upon as a public sign of confidence building between the SPLM/A and the Budi County community. According to their original numbers, the outstanding recommendations for full implementation are indicated below:
... N° 11 that the "Didinga community [works] closely with the army to track down common criminals known as mujirimoi.".

Page 7-8, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.7 The conference recognizes the need for roadblocks in the county for the purposes of security and revenue collection, but recommends that;
... c) any revenue collected must be issued with a legitimate SPLM receipt (form 15) as local receipts are invalid.

Page 8, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.10 The conference calls upon the SPLM/A and the local authorities to control the theft of small weapons in the area by;
... § apprehending the criminals and issuing heavy punishment;
Drugs: No specific mention.
Terrorism: No specific mention.

Transitional justice

Transitional justice general: No specific mention.
Amnesty/pardon: Transitional justice→Amnesty/pardon→Amnesty/pardon proper
Page 6, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.1 The conference delegates affirm that, for the sake of peace and reconciliation, and given the general amnesty granted to all through the February 2002 agreement between the SPLM/A and the SPDF (Addendum 1), that past crimes and human rights abuses committed by either the SPLA, militia groups, gangsters, organized groups or individuals in Budi County be pardoned.

Page 6, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.3 The conference reaffirms the common interest of all parties in Budi County to work towards the elimination of hostile elements and organized militias from the area through the following measures:
... § by ensuring that militias relinquishing their activities are provided with a copy of the amnesty and supported through the provision of food items, blankets, cooking pots and other appropriate services to assist their transition and reintegration into the community and/or the movement;
Courts: No specific mention.
Mechanism: No specific mention.
Prisoner release: No specific mention.
Vetting: No specific mention.
Victims: No specific mention.
Missing persons: No specific mention.
Reparations: Transitional justice→Reparations→Material reparations
Page 6, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.4 Following a review of the resolutions of the National Mobilization & Reconciliation Commission, (24th of February 1999), the conference recommends that the provisions not yet fully implement be immediately acted upon as a public sign of confidence building between the SPLM/A and the Budi County community. According to their original numbers, the outstanding recommendations for full implementation are indicated below:
... N° 8 that property looted from individuals and local/international NGOs be recovered through the "formation of a committee to control and recover ..." items.
Reconciliation: Page 5, 4. DECLARATION:
On our side, we the people of Didinga take as a sign of assurance and leadership the acknowledgment by the SPLM/A that the root causes of the problems have been caused by the conduct of elements within the army over the years. We accept the apology offered by SPLM/A and also acknowledge any wrongdoing that might have been caused by our people against the movement during the Chukudum crisis. We resolve to improve our relationship with the movement and to work together in pursuit of our common goal.

Page 5, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... ii) the sensitive management of the Captain Lorot case,

Page 6, RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference. While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:
... 3.2 The conference recommends that the initiative already started to encourage Capt. Peter Lorot and his cohorts to reconcile and return to their community be continued, in the understanding that a general amnesty has been declared and their security has been pledged. The conference further recommends that membership of the committee to follow up this task be sensitively chosen around the existing delegation already undertaking the task.
... 3.4 Following a review of the resolutions of the National Mobilization& Reconciliation Commission, (24th of February 1999), the conference recommends that the provisions not yet fully implement be immediately acted upon as a public sign of confidence building between the SPLM/A and the Budi County community. According to their original numbers, the outstanding recommendations for full implementation are indicated below:

Implementation

UN signatory: No specific mention.
Other international signatory: No specific mention.
Referendum for agreement: No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar: No specific mention.
Enforcement mechanism: No specific mention.
Related cases: No specific mention.
Source: Relief Web: http://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-chukudum-crisis-peace-conference-20-aug-2002

Chukudum Crisis Peace Conference

20 Aug 2002

4. DECLARATION:

We, the undersigned people of Didinga and the representatives of the SPLM/A, commend this conference for opening up a fresh opportunity for peace and reconciliation, and beginning a new process of healing between us.

Having listened to all our deliberations and perspectives, we acknowledge and regret the shameful loss of life, suffering and destruction of property that has occurred over the years and ask forgiveness for the suffering caused to our loved ones, relatives, and the community at large.

We all share the blame for yielding to 'blind revenge' and thus intensifying the crisis, but we pledge today to forgive one another and open a new chapter.

We believe we have proved to one another that through honesty and genuine openness, we can unite and solve our own problems.

We make a pledge therefore to implement the spirit and resolutions of this conference as a practical challenge that will reflect our collective will to build a new, independent, free, just and peaceful nation for all southern Sudanese in the five regions of the New Sudan.

In this regard, we, the leaders of the SPLM/A, are encouraged by the long-standing commitment of the Didinga people to the liberation struggle and we are grateful to them for hosting the army and numerous displaced communities, over the years.

We would like to apologize unreservedly to the Didinga people for any wrongs committed against them by the movement and we are determined to implement the resolutions of this conference and make practical measures to improve our relationships with the community.

On our side, we the people of Didinga take as a sign of assurance and leadership the acknowledgment by the SPLM/A that the root causes of the problems have been caused by the conduct of elements within the army over the years.

We accept the apology offered by SPLM/A and also acknowledge any wrongdoing that might have been caused by our people against the movement during the Chukudum crisis.

We resolve to improve our relationship with the movement and to work together in pursuit of our common goal.

Together, we believe that healing and trust can be restored through greater openness, dialogue and accountability in the county and the determined efforts to implement the resolutions listed below.

We ask NSCC and all the witnesses and observers of this conference, to support the implementation committee and accompany us in solidarity to bring peace and stability to Budi County and the surrounding areas:

Signed:

Johnson Juma Okot

SPLM/A Deputy Regional Secretary

For Equatoria Region

Signed:

Chief Lino Atiolmoi

Didinga Community

Witnessed by:

Telar Deng

Peace & Advocacy Coordinator

New Sudan Council of Churches

RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE

The following resolutions were endorsed by the conference.

While all of the conference recommendations are deemed critical in restoring confidence and trust, the delegates from Chukudum were particularly keen to see rapid progress in:

i) the removal of mines,

ii) the sensitive management of the Captain Lorot case,

iii) the continued reorganization of personnel within the army (in terms of improving the ethnic mix of officers and transferring individuals associated with past controversies), and

iv) the conditions necessary to attract back organizations to assist with needed humanitarian and development services in the area.

The County Secretary is expected to call the first meeting of the implementation committee shortly after the conference and begin the process of drawing up in more detail the mechanisms and a timetable for making the conference resolutions operational.

3.1 The conference delegates affirm that, for the sake of peace and reconciliation, and given the general amnesty granted to all through the February 2002 agreement between the SPLM/A and the SPDF (Addendum 1), that past crimes and human rights abuses committed by either the SPLA, militia groups, gangsters, organized groups or individuals in Budi County be pardoned.

3.2 The conference recommends that the initiative already started to encourage Capt.

Peter Lorot and his cohorts to reconcile and return to their community be continued, in the understanding that a general amnesty has been declared and their security has been pledged.

The conference further recommends that membership of the committee to follow up this task be sensitively chosen around the existing delegation already undertaking the task.

3.3 The conference reaffirms the common interest of all parties in Budi County to work towards the elimination of hostile elements and organized militias from the area through the following measures:

§ by forming a committee to negotiate with the heads of the militia to abandon their stand and to reassure them of their security;

§ by devising appropriate policies to integrate militias into the SPLA since the general amnesty applies to them and their communities;

§ by improving communication, building confidence and raising awareness among hostile groups in Budi County so that they will refrain from military activity in the future;

§ by calling upon every chief to ensure that militia activities are rooted out of their areas of jurisdiction;

§ by ensuring that militias relinquishing their activities are provided with a copy of the amnesty and supported through the provision of food items, blankets, cooking pots and other appropriate services to assist their transition and reintegration into the community and/or the movement;

§ by the provision of transport and logistical support to the local monitoring committees responsible for the transition process by organizations such as the DOT, NSCC and other NGOs.

These tasks will be overseen by a transition and monitoring committee, made up of the following members:

§ Commissioners from Budi and Kapoeta Counties.

§ Elders & Chiefs

§ Army representative

§ Police force

§ Political representative

§ SRRA representative

§ IDP representative

3.4 Following a review of the resolutions of the National Mobilization& Reconciliation Commission, (24th of February 1999), the conference recommends that the provisions not yet fully implement be immediately acted upon as a public sign of confidence building between the SPLM/A and the Budi County community.

According to their original numbers, the outstanding recommendations for full implementation are indicated below:

N° 3 "... that those [bodyguards] who have been in Chukudum for over two years should be transferred."

N° 5 that "Sector One command must provide food and ammunition [for mobilized recruits] to avoid frustration and desertion of mobilized forces."

N° 6 that the practice of trading has "greatly affected the efficiency of the army" ... and should be replaced through "the establishment of army cooperatives and other income generating activities ...".

N° 7 that following the reorganization of road blocks, that "Sector One Command to immediately arm the present police-force that has been trained by the county authorities."

N° 8 that property looted from individuals and local/international NGOs be recovered through the "formation of a committee to control and recover ..." items.

N° 11 that the "Didinga community [works] closely with the army to track down common criminals known as mujirimoi.".

3.5 The conference recommends that all Didinga soldiers loitering in the villages be brought together and deployed in various areas.

3.6 The conference calls on the SPLM/A to ensure that there is greater ethnic diversity among the officers and commanders in the area.

3.7 The conference recognizes the need for roadblocks in the county for the purposes of security and revenue collection, but recommends that;

a) they are restricted to the following locations:

§ New Cush (border Kapoeta / Budi county)

§ Kikilai (Kadepo / Chukudum)

§ Chukudum

§ Budi (Kapoeta / Torit Junction)

§ Moyo Shukun (Kanangurok / Uganda border)

b) they are managed by trained and informed personnel from the police and revenue authorities so that they are courteous to the public, and are aware of and apply the current taxation schedule for the New Sudan.

c) any revenue collected must be issued with a legitimate SPLM receipt (form 15) as local receipts are invalid.

3.8 The conference calls upon the appropriate authorities within the SPLM, with assistance from SIMAS and OSIL, to urgently clear all mines in the Chukudum area from September 2002 and be completed before the next planting season.

It is recommended that this process is accompanied by mine awareness - especially for the children in the area.

3.9 The conference calls for immediate measures to be taken by the SPLM/A and the local community to remove the threat of ambushes from the area, by;

§ the SPLA, the police force and the home-guards undertaking constant patrols on the roads;

§ co-opting the local chiefs to cooperate and coordinate with the security authorities to apprehend known culprits;

§ targeting the youth within the community and setting up youth committees so that they can resolve rather than contribute to the problems of road ambushes;

§ establishing effective prison facilities in order to detain apprehended culprits;

§ making the community aware about dangers of road ambushes and requesting their assistance to cooperate in finding a solution.

3.10 The conference calls upon the SPLM/A and the local authorities to control the theft of small weapons in the area by;

§ developing harsh laws and deterrents against the theft of small weapons;

§ apprehending the criminals and issuing heavy punishment;

§ locating and destroying small weapon markets.

3.11 The conference recognizes the primary role of the civil administration and supporting traditional institutions to administer justice and maintain law, order and stability in the county, and recommends;

§ a programme to strengthen the capacity of civil and customary institutions administering justice, law and order;

§ the establishment of proper job descriptions to avoid the unnecessary overlapping of powers;

§ the establishment of a rudimentary police force;

§ the establishment of a prison forces;

§ the provision of uniforms and arms for these civil forces;

§ the building of proper prisons;

§ NSCC to assist in the establishment of paralegal training in the county;

§ that NSCC, the DOT and the SRRA assist the civil administration in acquiring radio communication

§ the full implementation of the law;

§ that the Didinga community cooperate with the law and order enforcement institutions in Budi County;

§ that the military authorities actively support and respect their obligations and the functions of the civil system.

3.12 The conference calls upon the local authorities and other specialist agencies (such as NSCC and DOT) to urgently initiate a process of conflict resolution and peace building to address inter-communal and inter-ethnic conflict in the east bank sub-Region (such as cattle raiding).

3.13 The conference strongly recommends to the SPLM, SRRA and other relevant international organizations circulate a statement explaining that a peace conference has taken place and that the crisis between the SPLM/A and the Didinga community has been peacefully resolved.

3.14 The conference requests all agencies to verify security information with the local authorities before it travels from the county to Loki, Nairobi or the Internet.

3.15 The conference calls upon all agencies associated with the area to support a request from the county officials for international organizations to make an assessment of Budi County so that they can support peace through development activities.

In particular, the conference requests;

§ SRRA to improve their reporting system from the county and for SRRA Headquarters to advocate for assistance in the area without delay;

§ DOT to resume its services and continue to preach the spirit of peace;

§ CDS to spearhead local planning with the civil authorities;

§ NSCC to follow up the implementation of the recommendations.

3.16 The conference recommends the immediate formation of a committee to oversee the implementation of the conference resolutions and to report biannually to the Regional Secretary for Eastern Equatoria, the local SPLA and civil authorities and community representatives on the progress being made.

The committee should include representatives from the local authorities, the military, community and traditional leaders, DOT (names will be confirmed by the Budi County Secretary before the end of August, 2002).

3.17 The conference appeals to all agencies to support the various committees overseeing the peace process (especially with transport), so that they can follow up their activities in a timely manner.

3.18 The conference calls upon NSCC to assist the peace committees with technical assistance and provide independent follow up monitoring on the conference's resolutions by;

§ making a visit within three months to assist the committee in devising an operational plan for the implementation of the resolutions;

§ making three subsequent follow up visits to monitor progress every quarter;

§ making a brief progress report for circulation to the relevant authorities and representatives.

SIGNED BY WITNESSES TO THE RESOLUTIONS