Resolutions of Mukaya County Peace and Reconciliation Conference (Yei River State)

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Country/entity: South Sudan
Region: Africa (excl MENA)
Agreement name: Resolutions of Mukaya County Peace and Reconciliation Conference (Yei River State)
Date: 16 Mar 2019
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: Territory
Peace process: South Sudan: Post-secession Local agreements
Parties: Multiparty community based agreement of reconciliation signed by the following representatives from Mukaya community:

Scopas Loduo Torujo, Paramount Chief
Martin Tayak James, Head Chief
Joel Bodi Doudi, Head Chief
Robert Lenga Morris, Head Chief
Stephen Lemi Michael, Elder
Mary Tereka Paulo, Women
Laiza Gila Zakayu, Youth
Morgan Allan Lukudu, Intellectual
Keji Joice Nelson, Chair Lady
Glady Muro Simon, Pastor
Third parties: Witnessed by Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) Bishop and head of EPC Peace Desk, Yei River State:

Arch Bishop Elias Taban Parangi
Description: A short community reconciliation agreement which attempts to resolve ongoing conflict and community disputes in the local area. Re-engagement with local fighters in Mukaya, as well as return of stolen property and resolution of local county border disputes are part of the conflict driven resolutions. The agreement also provides for clean drinking water, health infrastructure and reconstruction of roads.

Agreement document: SS_190316_Resolutions of Mukaya County Peace and Reconciliation Conference.pdf (opens in new tab) | 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, Signed by:, 6. Mary Tereka Paulo, Women
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): Governance→Political institutions (new or reformed)→General references
Page 1, 6. State Government to create two (2) more Payam to solve some of the conflict
7. State Government to resolve the Yei River County and Otogo County border dispute with Soka Payam of Mukaya County

(see also territorial power-sharing)
Elections: No specific mention.
Electoral commission: No specific mention.
Political parties reform: No specific mention.
Civil society: Page 1, 4. EPC and ECSS to continue the engagement of Mukaya County on Peace Building, Conflict Resolution and Capacity Building activities
Traditional/religious leaders: Page 1, 1. Reconciliation and healing conference to be conducted in Mukaya led by the leadership of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church and ECSS Lainya Diocese that brings the entire Community of Mukaya together.

Page 1, 3. The communities also resolved that Mukaya leaders with support of EPC Peace Desk to continue engagement of Mukaya sons who are in the bushes of Mukaya to come out for Peace.
4.EPC and ECSS to continue the engagement of Mukaya County on Peace Building, Conflict Resolution and Capacity Building activities
5.Formation of joint council of elders to oversee return of robbed or looted items to rightful owners.
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→Local/municipal government
Page 1, 6. State Government to create two (2) more Payam to solve some of the conflict
Power sharing→Territorial power sharing→Other
Page 2, 7. State Government to resolve the Yei River County and Otogo County border dispute with Soka Payam of Mukaya County
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
Page 1, 2. The communities further resolved that lasting peace can be achieved through provision of basic services like clean:
- Clean drinking water,
- Provision agricultural tools and seeds,
Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Infrastructure and reconstruction
Page 1, 2. ... - Establishment of health centers
- Rehabilitation of Roads
National economic plan: No specific mention.
Natural resources: Page 1, 2. The communities further resolved that lasting peace can be achieved through provision of basic services like clean:
- Clean drinking water,
- Provision agricultural tools and seeds,
International funds: No specific mention.
Business: No specific mention.
Taxation: No specific mention.
Banks: No specific mention.

Land, property and environment

Land reform/rights: Land, property and environment→Land reform/rights→Property return and restitution
Page 1, 5. Formation of joint council of elders to oversee return of robbed or looted items to rightful owners.
Pastoralist/nomadism rights: No specific mention.
Cultural heritage: No specific mention.
Environment: No specific mention.
Water or riparian rights or access: Page 1, 2. The communities further resolved that lasting peace can be achieved through provision of basic services like clean:
- Clean drinking water

Security sector

Security Guarantees: No specific mention.
Ceasefire: No specific mention.
Police: No specific mention.
Armed forces: No specific mention.
DDR: No specific mention.
Intelligence services: No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces: Page 1, 3. The communities also resolved that Mukaya leaders with support of EPC Peace Desk to continue engagement of Mukaya sons who are in the bushes of Mukaya to come out for Peace
Withdrawal of foreign forces: No specific mention.
Corruption: No specific mention.
Crime/organised crime: Page 1, 5. Formation of joint council of elders to oversee return of robbed or looted items to rightful owners.
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 1, 1. Reconciliation and healing conference to be conducted in Mukaya led by the leadership of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church and ECSS Lainya Diocese that brings the entire Community of Mukaya together.

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: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/08865655.2017.1294497

16-03-2019

Resolutions of Mukaya County Peace and Reconciliation Conference

The local government of Mukaya County represented by the Paramount Chief, chiefs, elders, Government representatives, intellectuals community leaders, women and youth gathered at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) premises in Yei at the invitation of Hon.

Simon Festo, Commissioner of Mukaya County under the auspices of Arch - Bishop Elias Taban Parangi the chief mediator of EPC Peace Desk and spent three days from March 13 th, 2019 to March 16, 2019 in search for reconciliation and Forgiveness in Mukaya County.

The three day Peace and Reconciliation Conference resolved that:

1. Reconciliation and healing conference to be conducted in Mukaya led by the leadership of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church and ECSS Lainya Diocese that brings the entire Community of Mukaya together.

2. The communities further resolved that lasting peace can be achieved through provision of basic services like clean:

Clean drinking water,

Provision agricultural tools and seeds,

Establishment of health centers and

Rehabilitation of roods.

3. The communities also resolved that Mukaya leaders with support of EPC Peace Desk to continue engagement of Mukaya sons who are in the bushes of Mukaya to come out for Peace.

4. EPC and ECSS to continue the engagement of Mukaya County on Peace Building, Conflict Resolution and Capacity Building activities

5. Formation ofjoint council of elders to oversee return of robbed or looted items to rightful owners.

6. State Government to create two (2) more Payam to solve some of the conflict caused by the chieftaincy

7. State Government to resolve the Yei River County and Otogo County border dispute with Soka Payam of Mukaya County

Mukaya County Communiqué

Signed by:

1. Scopas Loduo Torujo, Paramount Chief

2. Martin Tayak James, Head Chief

3. Joel Bodi Doudi, Head Chief

4. Robert Lenga Morris, Head Chief

5. Stephen Lemi Michael, Elder

6. Mary Tereka Paulo, Women

7. Laiza Gila Zakayu, Youth

8. Morgan Allan Lukudu, Intellectual

9. Keji

10.Glady Muro Simon, Pastor

Witnessed by:

Arch Bishop Elias Taban Parangi

Evangelical Presbyterian Church and Head of EPC Peace Desk, Yei River State

MUKAYA COUNTY PEACE AND RECONCILIATION

I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other.

Let there be no divisions in the church.

Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose

1 Corinthians 1:10