Recommittment on Humanitarian Matters in the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement Between the Government of the Republic of South Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition SPLM/SPLA (in opposition)

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Country/entity
South Sudan
Region
Africa (excl MENA)
Agreement name
Recommittment on Humanitarian Matters in the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement Between the Government of the Republic of South Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition SPLM/SPLA (in opposition)
Date
5 May 2014
Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement
Yes
Agreement/conflict level
Intrastate/intrastate conflict ()
Stage
Ceasefire/related
Conflict nature
Government
Peace process
South Sudan post-secession process
Parties
For the Government of the Republic of South Sudan
Hon. Nhial Deng Nhial
For the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/ Army in Opposition
Gen. Taban Deng Gai
Third parties
Witness by the IGAD Special Envoys
H.E. Amb. Seyoum Mesfin
Gen. Lazoro K. Sumbeiywo
Gen. Mohamed Ahmed M. El Dabi
Description
A short agreement recommitting parties to the ceasefire already agreed, and providing for forms of humanitarian relief.

Agreement document
SS_140505_Recommittment to Humanitarian Matters of COH.pdf | Download PDF
Agreement document (original language)
SS_150505_Recommitment to Humanitarian Matters of COH.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
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
Page 1,
In regard to the humanitarian matters, The Parties immediately recommit to:
1. Open humanitarian corridors (River Nile including the Sobat corridor, Roads, Raid and Air) within South Sudan and from the neighbouring countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Uganda);

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
No specific mention.
Traditional/religious leaders
No specific mention.
Public administration
No specific mention.
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
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
No specific mention.
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
No specific mention.
Traditional Laws
No specific mention.

Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction
Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Humanitarian assistance
Page 1, Preamble,
We, the Government of the Republic of South Sudan (GRSS) and the SPLM/A (in Opposition) (Hereinafter called the Parties), recommit to The Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoH) signed between the Government of the Republic of South Sudan (GRSS) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (in Opposition) on 23 January 2014, in its provisions on Humanitarian Access (Articles 4.1- 4.6).
Page 1,
In regard to the humanitarian matters, The Parties immediately recommit to:
1. Open humanitarian corridors (River Nile including the Sobat corridor, Roads, Raid and Air) within South Sudan and from the neighbouring countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Uganda);
2. Facilitate humanitarian access and support all humanitarian assistance including the creation of conditions that enhance the urgent supply of aid to all displaced and needy populations in line with the IGAD Summit Decisions as found in the Communiqúes of the 23rd, 24th and 25 Extraordinary Sessions of the IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government held on the 27 December 2013, 31 January 2013 and 13 March 2014, and the UNSC Resolution 2123 of 24th December 2123 December 2013;
3. Ensure the humanitarian coordination is inclusive of The Parties and mechanisms are put in place or otherwise strengthened, to facilitate humanitarian action in all areas;
Page 2,
4. Consider one month of tranquillity from 7 May to 7 June 2014 in order to preposition humanitarian supplies and enable the people of South Sudan to plant their food crops, care for their livestock, and move to areas of safety;

5. Take all possible measures to respect human rights and protect civilian population from indiscriminate attacks, rape or any other form of abuse.
National economic plan
No specific mention.
Natural resources
Page 2,
4. Consider one month of tranquillity from 7 May to 7 June 2014 in order to preposition humanitarian supplies and enable the people of South Sudan to plant their food crops, care for their livestock, and move to areas of safety;
International funds
No specific mention.
Business
No specific mention.
Taxation
No specific mention.
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
Page 2,
4. Consider one month of tranquillity from 7 May to 7 June 2014 in order to preposition humanitarian supplies and enable the people of South Sudan to plant their food crops, care for their livestock, and move to areas of safety;
5. Take all possible measures to respect human rights and protect civilian population from indiscriminate attacks, rape or any other form of abuse.
Water or riparian rights or access
No specific mention.

Security sector

Security Guarantees
No specific mention.
Ceasefire
Security sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provision
Page 1, Preamble

We, the Government of the Republic of South Sudan (GRSS) and the SPLM/A (in Opposition)(Hereinafter called The . Parties), recommit to The Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoH) signed between the Government of the · Republic of South Sudan (GRSS) and the Sudan People's Liberation Army (in Opposition) on 23 January 2014, in its provisions on Humanitarian Access (Articles 4.1 - 4.6).

Page 2,
4 Consider one month of tranquility from 7 May to 7 June 2014 in order to preposition humanitarian supplies and enable the people of South Sudan, to plant their food crops, care for their livestock, and move to areas of
safety;

5 Take all possible measures to respect human rights and protect the civilian population fromindiscriminate attacks, rape or any other form of abuse.
Police
No specific mention.
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
No specific mention.
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
Summary: See full 14 Page implementation matrix, which has not been coded. It is accessible in pdf form under the ‘agreement document’ section.
Related cases
No specific mention.
Source
UN Peacemaker
https://peacemaker.un.org/

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY ON DEVELOPMENT

RECOMMITMENT ON HUMANITARIAN MATTERS IN THE CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN AND THE SUDAN PEOPLE’S LIBERATION MOVEMENT/ARMY IN OPPOSITION SPLM/SPLA (IN OPPOSITION)

We, the Government of the Republic of South Sudan (GRSS) and the SPLM/A (in Opposition) (Hereinafter called the Parties), recommit to The Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoH) signed between the Government of the Republic of South Sudan (GRSS) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (in Opposition) on 23 January 10`4, in its provisions on Humanitarian Access (Articles 4.1- 4.6).

In regard to the humanitarian matters, The Parties immediately recommit to:

Open humanitarian corridors (River Nile including the Sobat corridor, Roads, Raid and Air) within South Sudan and from the neighbouring countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Uganda);

Facilitate humanitarian access and support all humanitarian assistance including the creation of conditions that enhance the urgent supply of aid to all displaced and needy populations in line with the IGAD Summit Decisions as found in the Communiqúes of the 23rd, 24th and 25 Extraordinary Sessions of the IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government held on the 27 December 2013, 31 January 2013 and 13 March 2014, and the UNSC Resolution 2123 of 24th December 2123 December 2013;

Ensure the humanitarian coordination is inclusive of The Parties and mechanisms are put in place or otherwise strengthened, to facilitate humanitarian action in all areas;

Consider one month of tranquillity from 7 May to 7 June 2014 in order to preposition humanitarian supplies and enable the people of South Sudan to plant their food crops, care for their livestock, and move to areas of safety;

Take all possible measures to respect human rights and protect civilian population from indiscriminate attacks, rape or any other form of abuse.

In witness thereof, the duly authorized representatives of the Parties consent to the above, on this day 05 May 2014, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

For the Government of the Republic of South Sudan

Hon. Nhial Deng Nhial

For the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/ Army in Opposition

Gen. Taban Deng Gai

Witness by the IGAD Special Envoys

H.E. Amb.

Seyoum Mesfin

Gen. Lazoro K. Sumbeiywo

Gen. Mohamed Ahmed M. El Dabi