Declaration finale du forum sur la PAIX dans le territorire de NYUNZU

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Country/entity: Democratic Republic of Congo
Region: Africa (excl MENA)
Agreement name: Declaration finale du forum sur la PAIX dans le territorire de NYUNZU
Date: 10 Dec 2015
Agreement status: Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement: Yes
Agreement/conflict level: Intrastate/local conflict
Congo Civil Wars (1996 - )
The overthrow of the long-term dictator Mobutu Sese Seko by a rebel Tutsi army backed by Uganda and Rwanda in 1997 acted as a catalyst for a war with regional dimensions, mainly fought in the eastern Kivu provinces. The conflict escalated in 1998, when President Laurent Kabila, then backed by Zimbabwean and Angolan troops, ordered Rwanda and Uganda to leave. After Kabila’s assassination in 2001, his son Joseph took over the presidency and won in the 2006 democratic elections.

In the eastern provinces, Tutsi-led militias, mainly organised in the National Congress for the Defense of the People (CNDP), fought the remnants of the Rwandan Hutu force FDLR, with further involvement of Rwandan and Ugandan troops. Other regionally operating militia groups, like the Lord’s Resistance Army from Northern Uganda, the so-called Mai Mai groups or short-lived guerrilla outfits like the March 23 Movement (M23) further contributed, and still contribute, to the complexity of the situation in eastern DRC.
Stage: Framework/substantive - partial
Conflict nature: Inter-group
Peace process: DRC: local agreements (East)
Parties: Communities and villages in the territory of Nyunzu, Mbota and Lute people
Third parties: Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission (CDJP) of Kalemie-Kirungu
UN force: MONUSCO
Description: -

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Groups

Children/youth: Groups→Children/youth→Anti-discrimination
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Therefore, we advise:
[...]
- That the schooling of Bantu and Pygmy children be mixed and compulsory for all;
Disabled persons: No specific mention.
Elderly/age: No specific mention.
Migrant workers: No specific mention.
Racial/ethnic/national group: Groups→Racial/ethnic/national group→Anti-discrimination
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Therefore, we advise:
[...]
- That the Bantu and Pygmy people live together and that they are all involved in the promotion of mixed marriages;
- That the Mbote people be integrated in all aspects of community life in the territory of Nyunzu;
[...]
- That the schooling of Bantu and Pygmy children be mixed and compulsory for all;
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: 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: 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→Socio-economic development
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Therefore, we advise:
- That community awareness sessions on peaceful coexistence be continued;
- That the local authorities get involved in restoring peace in the Nyunzu territory;
- That the Bantu and Pygmy people live together and that they are all involved in the promotion of mixed marriages;
- That the Mbote people be integrated in all aspects of community life in the territory of Nyunzu;
- That security agents (police and military) be deployed in all problem areas in Nyunzu territory;
- That dialogue be encouraged between the communities, but that the leaders of conflicts be brought to justice and judges:
- That fair and official royalties be paid to officials, who in turn should invest in the development of their territories;
- That the schooling of Bantu and Pygmy children be mixed and compulsory for all;

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We commit ourselves:
...
- To produce and implement a community development agenda on the actions to be taken to promote the agro-pastoral economy, as well as the development of community fields through the creation of agricultural cooperatives;

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We recommend:
a) That the Political and administrative authorities:
...
- invest in the rehabilitation of infrastructure (roads, schools, hospitals) in the Nyunzu territory;
Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Infrastructure and reconstruction
Page 3:
We recommend:
a) That the Political and administrative authorities:
...
- invest in the rehabilitation of infrastructure (roads, schools, hospitals) in the Nyunzu territory;
National economic plan: No specific mention.
Natural resources: No specific mention.
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: Page 3:
We commit ourselves:
...
- To produce and implement a community development agenda on the actions to be taken to promote the agro-pastoral economy, as well as the development of community fields through the creation of agricultural cooperatives;
Cultural heritage: Land, property and environment→Cultural heritage→Promotion
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We commit ourselves:
...
- To promote social activities at all levels (sports, religious, cultural, customs, etc.);
- to promote children’s education by insisting on free primary education;
Environment: No specific mention.
Water or riparian rights or access: No specific mention.

Security sector

Security Guarantees: Page 2:
Therefore, we advise:
- That community awareness sessions on peaceful coexistence be continued;
- That the local authorities get involved in restoring peace in the Nyunzu territory;
- That the Bantu and Pygmy people live together and that they are all involved in the promotion of mixed marriages;
- That the Mbote people be integrated in all aspects of community life in the territory of Nyunzu;
- That security agents (police and military) be deployed in all problem areas in Nyunzu territory;
- That dialogue be encouraged between the communities, but that the leaders of conflicts be brought to justice and judges:
- That fair and official royalties be paid to officials, who in turn should invest in the development of their territories;
- That the schooling of Bantu and Pygmy children be mixed and compulsory for all;

Page 3:
We commit ourselves:
...
- to strengthen the safety of people and their property.
We recommend:
a) That the Political and administrative authorities:
- strengthen the power of officials;
- work to strengthen the security of the Nyunzu territory;
Ceasefire: No specific mention.
Police: Page 2:
Therefore, we advise:
- That community awareness sessions on peaceful coexistence be continued;
- That the local authorities get involved in restoring peace in the Nyunzu territory;
- That the Bantu and Pygmy people live together and that they are all involved in the promotion of mixed marriages;
- That the Mbote people be integrated in all aspects of community life in the territory of Nyunzu;
- That security agents (police and military) be deployed in all problem areas in Nyunzu territory;
- That dialogue be encouraged between the communities, but that the leaders of conflicts be brought to justice and judges:
- That fair and official royalties be paid to officials, who in turn should invest in the development of their territories;
- That the schooling of Bantu and Pygmy children be mixed and compulsory for all;
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: Page 3:
We commit ourselves:
...
- To support the fight against impunity and to denounce all acts of corruption;
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: Page 3:
We commit ourselves:
...
- To set up permanent mediation and reconciliation structures for peace and development at all levels;

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We recommend:
b) That local communities:
- promote and reward peaceful cohabitation (living together, working together, building together);
- engage in local development initiatives;
c) That the Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission (CDJP) of Kalemie-Kirungu:
- Organise regular training courses in the various communities and villages of the territory, with the aim of consolidating peace;
- Aid the peace Forum committee in their activities;
d) That MONUSCO:
- Work jointly with the Government to consolidate peace and restore the State’s authority in our territory and throughout the whole of the Republic;
- To continue the efforts to eradicate of armed groups, especially the FDLR, in our territory of Nyunzu and throughout the province of Tanganyika.

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: We commit ourselves:
- To continue to encourage the peaceful coexistence of communities and to consolidate the achievements of this forum through the Committee of wise men set up within, whose mission is to ensure the enactment of the follow-up of the recommendations for the Peace of Nyunzu;
Related cases: No specific mention.
Source: https://peacemaker.un.org/declaration-Nyunzu-2015

Final Statement of the NYUNZU Territory Peace Forum

We, participants in the Peace Forum held in St. Andre's Parish in Nyunzu, from the 8th to the 10th of December 2015, from all communities and villages of the territory of Nyunzu, would like to thank the Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission (CDJP) of Kalemie-Kirungu, the organizer of this forum with the financial support of Pooled Fund, as well as the technical and logistical support of MONUSCO;

Following the teachings on Peaceful Coexistence of Mr Luc LUTALA, and on Peace and Natural Resources given by Mr Thierry NZENG, under the moderation of Mr Gautier MISONIA of Monusco / Civil Affairs, and after performing a thorough analysis of the causes and consequences of conflicts between Bantu and Pygmy people in our territory;

We make this statement public:

We denounce:

-the existence of an evil influence encouraging communities to fight each other and inciting conflicts that have led to loss of lives, displacement of people and populations, as well as material damage;

- the corruption of the Mbote people by FDLR’s presence in the Nyunzu territory, encouraging them to oppose the Bantu;

- the tendency of the Luba people to control and discriminate against the Mbote people, in doing so creating tension

- the exploitation of the Mbote people by the Luba people for their work in the fields, with compensation not proportional to the work done;

- the inflation of customary surcharge;

- bias in the judgment of officials who most often condemn the Mbote people;

- the unequal sharing of spoils of war or hunting during the war with the Bakata-Katanga, and the failure to fulfil the promises made to the Mbote for the end of the war;

- the lack of recognition of the Mbote people’s customary power;

- the lack of schooling for Mbote people, despite primary education being almost free in the territory.

All the above resulted in:

- loss of life;

-movement/displacement of people and populations in the territory;

- significant material damages;

- indescribable poverty that strikes everyone without exception;

- food scarcity and the use of NGO aid;

- lack of education for children;

- unemployment;

- stress;

- trauma;

- a culture of hate;

- epidemics;

- enrolment of children in the ranks of malicious forces;

- impunity and injustice:

- mob justice, rape, violence, looting;

- a presence of non-accompanied children:

- a high rate of widows and widowers;

- ethnic discrimination.

Therefore, we advise:

- That community awareness sessions on peaceful coexistence be continued;

- That the local authorities get involved in restoring peace in the Nyunzu territory;

- That the Bantu and Pygmy people live together and that they are all involved in the promotion of mixed marriages;

- That the Mbote people be integrated in all aspects of community life in the territory of Nyunzu;

- That security agents (police and military) be deployed in all problem areas in Nyunzu territory;

- That dialogue be encouraged between the communities, but that the leaders of conflicts be brought to justice and judges:

- That fair and official royalties be paid to officials, who in turn should invest in the development of their territories;

- That the schooling of Bantu and Pygmy children be mixed and compulsory for all;

We commit ourselves:

- To continue to encourage the peaceful coexistence of communities and to consolidate the achievements of this forum through the Committee of wise men set up within, whose mission is to ensure the enactment of the follow-up of the recommendations for the Peace of Nyunzu;

- To support the fight against impunity and to denounce all acts of corruption;

- To produce and implement a community development agenda on the actions to be taken to promote the agro-pastoral economy, as well as the development of community fields through the creation of agricultural cooperatives;

- To set up permanent mediation and reconciliation structures for peace and development at all levels;

- To promote social activities at all levels (sports, religious, cultural, customs, etc.);

- to promote children’s education by insisting on free primary education;

- to strengthen the safety of people and their property.

We recommend:

a) That the Political and administrative authorities:

- strengthen the power of officials;

- work to strengthen the security of the Nyunzu territory;

- invest in the rehabilitation of infrastructure (roads, schools, hospitals) in the Nyunzu territory;

b) That local communities:

- promote and reward peaceful cohabitation (living together, working together, building together);

- engage in local development initiatives;

c) That the Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission (CDJP) of Kalemie-Kirungu:

- Organise regular training courses in the various communities and villages of the territory, with the aim of consolidating peace;

- Aid the peace Forum committee in their activities;

d) That MONUSCO:

- Work jointly with the Government to consolidate peace and restore the State’s authority in our territory and throughout the whole of the Republic;

- To continue the efforts to eradicate of armed groups, especially the FDLR, in our territory of Nyunzu and throughout the province of Tanganyika.

This was signed in Nyunzu, on December 10, 2015

The participants

Thank you.