Gogrial Agreement (between Twic, Aweil East, Aweil South and Gogrial West Counties)

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Country/entity
South Sudan
Region
Africa (excl MENA)
Agreement name
Gogrial Agreement (between Twic, Aweil East, Aweil South and Gogrial West Counties)
Date
13 Jul 2013
Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement
Yes
Agreement/conflict level
Intrastate/local conflict ( Sudan Conflicts (1955 - ) )
Stage
Framework/substantive - partial
Conflict nature
Inter-group
Peace process
South Sudan: Post-secession Local agreements
Parties
Four counties of Warrap State and Northern Bahr el Ghazal States (being Twic, Aweil East, Aweil South and Gogrial West;

Aweil South County
1. Paramount Chief – Piol Geng Ariath [Signed]
2. Paramount Chief – Luis Deng Dut Jok [Signed]
3. Paramount Chief Ayom Akol Wek [Signed]
4. Women Rep Achol Athian Athian [Signed]

Aweil East County
5. Ngong Deng Ngong - Paramount Chief [Signed]
6. Garand Rual Deng - Paramount Chief [Signed]
7. Atem Geng Atem - Paramount Chief [Not Signed]
8. Arol Kuol Makuac - Paramount Chief [Signed]
9. Deng Pioth Yai - Paramount Chief [Signed]
10. Lual Malong Yor - Paramount Chief [Signed]
11. Amet Maboir Yel – Executive Chief [Signed]
12. Akoon Tong Akoon – Executive Chief [Not Signed]
13. Ngong Chan AKOL – Youth Leader [Signed]

Twic County
14. Longar Awic Ayuel – Paramount Chief [Signed]
15. Garangdit Nyuol Bok – Paramount Chief [Signed]
16. Awan Gak Ajak – Paramount Chief [Signed]
17. Malek Malek Deng – Paramount Chief [Signed]
18. Lual Lial – Paramount Chief [Finger print]
19. Atem Choi Atem – Paramount Chief [Signed]
20. Aguek Matiop Mulo – Women Rep. [Signed]
21. Salva Nyuol Mathian – Youth Rep. [Signed]

Gogrial West County
22. Aru Luac Korr – Executive Chief [Signed]
23. Malual Dut Akon – Executive Chief [Signed]
24. Chan Mawwien Akol – Executive Chief [Finger Print]
25. Mathuc Bol Kuol – Executive Chief [Signed]
26. Aur Mayuot Akol – Women Rep. [Signed]
27. Angelo Aguok Kur Aguok – Youth Rep. [Signed]
28. Manyuat Deng Nhommuot – Ex-Chief [Signed]
29. Ayom Wek Kuanyin – Paramount Chief [Finger Print]
30. Monydeng Akok Wol – Ex-Chief [Signed]
Third parties
Witnesses:
1. Hon. Makuc Aru Luac – Commission, Gogrial West County [Signed]
2. Hon. Wet Kiir Awet – Commissioner, Aweil East County [Signed]
3. Hon. Malek Riing Makuei – Commissioner, Twic County [Signed]
4. Hon. Jel Mongok Jel – Commissioner, Aweil South County [Signed]
Description
13-point agreement between 4 counties of Bahr el Ghazal and Warrap states in South Sudan outlining a commitment to peace, recommending the creation of an arbitration body, recommending the formation of courts to resolve disputes that cannot be arbitrated, commit to sharing common local resources, recomment establishment of police posts in conflict prine areas and call on the disemmination of this agreement over radio. Lastly the agreement calls for specific penalties for murder, homicide and cattle rustling.

Agreement document
SS_130713_Gogrial Agreement.pdf | Download PDF

Groups

Children/youth
No specific mention.
Disabled persons
No specific mention.
Elderly/age
No specific mention.
Migrant workers
No specific mention.
Racial/ethnic/national group
No specific mention.
Religious groups
No specific mention.
Indigenous people
No specific mention.
Other groups
No specific mention.
Refugees/displaced persons
No specific mention.
Social class
No specific mention.

Gender

Women, girls and gender
Page 2, Signatories:
Aweil South County
... 4. Women Rep Achol Athian Athian [Signed]

Page 3, Signatories:
Twic County
... 20. Aguek Matiop Mulo – Women Rep. [Signed]
Gogrial West County
... 26. Aur Mayuot Akol – Women Rep. [Signed]
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 1, Four counties joint position and action points/recommendations and resolution:
... 8. The counties called on the two governors of Warrap and NBeG [North Bahr el Ghazal] states and religious leaders as well as civil society to support the implementation of these resolutions to relief communities from these problems.
Traditional/religious leaders
[Summary] The majority of signatories are paramount chiefs, executive chiefs or ex-chiefs.

Page 1, Four counties joint position and action points/recommendations and resolution:
... 2. The four counties unanimously recommend the institution of arbitration body (Committee) to look into the issue of contested areas and held advice (sic) the counties on modalities for peace coexistent using historical facts and mediated by paramount chiefs.

Page 1, Four counties joint position and action points/recommendations and resolution:
... 6. The counties call on the chiefs, payam adminstrators and Commissioners to take the lead in investing in the culture of peace coexistence, cooperation and improve strong administrative relations through regular communication meetings.

Page 1, Four counties joint position and action points/recommendations and resolution:
... 7. The counties recommend the dissemination of the peace resolutions and recommendations using community radios (eg. Mayardit, Nhomlaau FM etc) as well (sic) religious institutions, government institutions and places of social gatherings

Page 1, Four counties joint position and action points/recommendations and resolution:
... 8. The counties called on the two governors of Warrap and NBeG [North Bahr el Ghazal] states and religious leaders as well as civil society to support the implementation of these resolutions to relief communities from these problems.
Public administration
No specific mention.
Constitution
No specific mention.

Power sharing

Political power sharing
No specific mention.
Territorial power sharing
Power sharing→Territorial power sharing→Other
Page 1, Four counties joint position and action points/recommendations and resolution:
... 3. The counties recommend the formation of joint courts to settle judicial matters that involve the four counties, which are not resolved by the committee.
Economic power sharing
No specific mention.
Military power sharing
No specific mention.

Human rights and equality

Human rights/RoL general
No specific mention.
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→Other
Page 1, Four counties joint position and action points/recommendations and resolution:
... 7. The counties recommend the dissemination of the peace resolutions and recommendations using community radios (eg. Mayardit, Nhomlaau FM etc) as well (sic) religious institutions, government institutions and places of social gatherings
Mobility/access
Page 1, Four counties joint position and action points/recommendations and resolution:
... 4. The four counties affirmed their readiness to share common local resources including Toc-Choi, water points, fishing and grazing areas as well as guarantee the free movement of peace and trade with less restrictions or unnecessary taxes.
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
Justice sector reform→Criminal justice and emergency law→Reform to specific laws
Page 2, Four counties joint position and action points/recommendations and resolution:
… 9. The counties resolute that the crime of cattle theft/rustling should be met with punishment of both 3 years and equivalent of 5,000 SSP or 5 years all together in the event of failure to pay the above amount.
10. The counties resolute that the crimes of murder intentionally deserves death penalty while the semi homicide deserves compensation in form of blood price.
11. The sale of cattle and driving should be regulated and cattle camp should move during the day time unless the security necessitates.
State of emergency provisions
No specific mention.
Judiciary and courts
Page 1, Four counties joint position and action points/recommendations and resolution:
... 3. The counties recommend the formation of joint courts to settle judicial matters that involve the four counties, which are not resolved by the committee.
Prisons and detention
No specific mention.
Traditional Laws
No specific mention.

Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction
No specific mention.
National economic plan
No specific mention.
Natural resources
Page 1, Four counties joint position and action points/recommendations and resolution:
... 4. The four counties affirmed their readiness to share common local resources including Toc-Choi, water points, fishing and grazing areas as well as guarantee the free movement of peace and trade with less restrictions or unnecessary taxes.
International funds
No specific mention.
Business
Page 2, Four counties joint position and action points/recommendations and resolution:
... 11. The sale of cattle and driving should be regulated and cattle camp should move during the day time unless the security necessitates.
Taxation
Socio-economic reconstruction→Taxation→Reform of taxation
Page 1, Four counties joint position and action points/recommendations and resolution:
... 4. The four counties affirmed their readiness to share common local resources including Toc-Choi, water points, fishing and grazing areas as well as guarantee the free movement of peace and trade with less restrictions or unnecessary taxes.
Banks
No specific mention.

Land, property and environment

Land reform/rights
Land, property and environment→Land reform/rights→Land reform and management
Page 1, Four counties joint position and action points/recommendations and resolution:
... 2. The four counties unanimously recommend the institution of arbitration body (Committee) to look into the issue of contested areas and held advice (sic) the counties on modalities for peace coexistent using historical facts and mediated by paramount chiefs.

Page 1, Four counties joint position and action points/recommendations and resolution:
... 4. The four counties affirmed their readiness to share common local resources including Toc-Choi, water points, fishing and grazing areas as well as guarantee the free movement of peace and trade with less restrictions or unnecessary taxes.

Page 2, Four counties joint position and action points/recommendations and resolution:
... 12. The Counties resolute that any farmer who wants to go to Toc-Choi farming area should go through the local authorities seeking permission.
Pastoralist/nomadism rights
[Summary] Conflict pertains to land use dispute of Toc-Choi farming area.
Cultural heritage
No specific mention.
Environment
No specific mention.
Water or riparian rights or access
Page 1, Four counties joint position and action points/recommendations and resolution:
... 4. The four counties affirmed their readiness to share common local resources including Toc-Choi, water points, fishing and grazing areas as well as guarantee the free movement of peace and trade with less restrictions or unnecessary taxes.

Security sector

Security Guarantees
Page 1, Four counties joint position and action points/recommendations and resolution:
1. Four counties positions acknowledging the importance of peace, stability and good relations based on amicable neighbourliness. In this regards, the counties affirm their commitment to protect and preserve coexistence and vowed to stick to the principles of maintaining peace with neighbours and mutual security.
Ceasefire
No specific mention.
Police
Page 1, Four counties joint position and action points/recommendations and resolution:
... 5. Establishment of police posts in controversial or disputes (sic) prone areas.
Armed forces
No specific mention.
DDR
No specific mention.
Intelligence services
No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
No specific mention.
Withdrawal of foreign forces
No specific mention.
Corruption
No specific mention.
Crime/organised crime
No specific mention.
Drugs
No specific mention.
Terrorism
No specific mention.

Transitional justice

Transitional justice general
No specific mention.
Amnesty/pardon
No specific mention.
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 2, Four counties joint position and action points/recommendations and resolution:
… 10. The counties resolute that the crimes of murder intentionally deserves death penalty while the semi homicide deserves compensation in form of blood price.
Reconciliation
No specific mention.

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
Page 2, Four counties joint position and action points/recommendations and resolution:
... 13. The Four County Commissioners will monitor and implement this resolution.
Related cases
No specific mention.
Source
Page 11, Episcopal Church of South Sudan, Diocese of Wau, http://www.wau.anglican.org/index.php?PageID=peacedeal

Republic of South Sudan

Four counties of Warrap State and Northern Bahr el Ghazal States (being Twic, Aweil East, Aweil South and Gogrial West)

Conflict Prevention and Mitigation Dialogue

Date:

12-13 July 2013

Venue:

Gogrial West County Headquarter, Saturday 13th July 2013

Four counties joint position and action points/recommendations and resolution:

Four counties positions acknowledging the importance of peace, stability and good relations based on amicable neighbourliness.

In this regards, the counties affirm their commitment to protect and preserve coexistence and vowed to stick to the principles of maintaining peace with neighbours and mutual security.

The four counties unanimously recommend the institution of arbitration body (Committee) to look into the issue of contested areas and held advice (sic) the counties on modalities for peace coexistent using historical facts and mediated by paramount chiefs.

The counties recommend the formation of joint courts to settle judicial matters that involve the four counties, which are not resolved by the committee.

The four couties affirmed their readiness to share common local resources including Toc-Choi, water points, fishing and grazing areas as well as guarantee the free movement of peace and trade with less restrictions or unnecessary taxes.

Establishment of police posts in controversial or disputes (sic) prone areas.

The counties call on the chiefs, payam adminstrators and Commissioners to take the lead in investing in the culture of peace coexistence, cooperation and improve strong administrative relations through regular communication meetings.

The counties recommend the dissemination of the peace resolutions and recommendations using community radios (eg.

Mayardit, Nhomlaau FM etc) as well (sic) religious institutions, government institutions and places of social gatherings

The counties called on the two governors of Warrap and NBeG [North Bahr el Ghazal] states and religious leaders as well as civil society to support the implementation of these resolutions to relief communities from these problems.

The counties resolute that the crime of cattle theft/rustling should be met with punishment of both 3 years and equivalent of 5,000 SSP or 5 years all together in the event of failure to pay the above amount.

The counties resolute that the crimes of murder intentionally deserves death penalty while the semi homicide deserves compensation in form of blopd price.

The sale of cattle and driving should be regulated and cattle camp should move during the day time unless the security necessitates.

The Counties resolute that any farmer who wants to go to Toc-Choi farming area should go through the local authorities seeking permission.

The Four County Commissioners will monitor and implement this resolution.

Signatories:

Aweil South County

Paramount Chief – Piol Geng Ariath [Signed]

Paramount Chief – Luis Deng Dut Jok [Signed]

Paramount Chief Ayom Akol Wek [Signed]

Women Rep Achol Athian Athian [Signed]

Aweil East County

Ngong Deng Ngong - Paramount Chief [Signed]

Garand Rual Deng - Paramount Chief [Signed]

Atem Geng Atem - Paramount Chief [Not Signed]

Arol Kuol Makuac - Paramount Chief [Signed]

Deng Pioth Yai - Paramount Chief [Signed]

Lual Malong Yor - Paramount Chief [Signed]

Amet Maboir Yel – Executive Chief [Signed]

Akoon Tong Akoon – Executive Chief [Not Signed]

Ngong Chan AKOL – Youth Leader [Signed]

Twic County

Longar Awic Ayuel – Paramount Chief [Signed]

Garangdit Nyuol Bok – Paramount Chief[Signed]

Awan Gak Ajak – Paramount Chief [Signed]

Malek Malek Deng – Paramount Chief [Signed]

Lual Lial – Paramount Chief [Finger print]

Atem Choi Atem – Paramount Chief [Signed]

Aguek Matiop Mulo – Women Rep. [Signed]

Salva Nyuol Mathian – Youth Rep. [Signed]

Gogrial West County

Aru Luac Korr – Executive Chief [Signed]

Malual Dut Akon – Executive Chief [Signed]

Chan Mawwien Akol – Executive Chief [Finger Print]

Mathuc Bol Kuol – Executive Chief [Signed]

Aur Mayuot Akol – Women Rep.[Signed]

Angelo Aguok Kur Aguok – Youth Rep.[Signed]

Manyuat Deng Nhommuot – Ex-Chief[Signed]

Ayom Wek Kuanyin – Paramount Chief[Finger Print]

Monydeng Akok Wol – Ex-Chief [Signed]

Witnesses:

Hon. Makuc Aru Luac – Commission, Gogrial West County [Signed]

Hon. Wet Kiir Awet – Commissioner, Aweil East County[Signed]

Hon. Malek Riing Makuei – Commissioner, Twic County[Signed]

Hon. Jel Mongok Jel – Commissioner, Aweil South County[Signed]