Resolutions of Mukaya County Peace and Reconciliation Conference (Yei River State)
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Africa (excl MENA)Agreement name
Resolutions of Mukaya County Peace and Reconciliation Conference (Yei River State)Date
16 Mar 2019Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreedInterim arrangement
YesAgreement/conflict level
Intrastate/local conflict ( )Stage
Framework/substantive - partialConflict nature
TerritoryPeace process
South Sudan: Post-secession Local agreementsParties
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, PastorThird parties
Witnessed by Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) Bishop and head of EPC Peace Desk, Yei River State: Arch Bishop Elias Taban ParangiDescription
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.
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 genderPage 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 referencesPage 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 societyPage 1, 4. EPC and ECSS to continue the engagement of Mukaya County on Peace Building, Conflict Resolution and Capacity Building activities
- Traditional/religious leadersPage 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 sharingPower sharing→Territorial power sharing→Local/municipal governmentPage 1, 6. State Government to create two (2) more Payam to solve some of the conflictPower sharing→Territorial power sharing→OtherPage 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 reconstructionSocio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic developmentPage 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 reconstructionPage 1, 2. ... - Establishment of health centers
- Rehabilitation of Roads - National economic plan
No specific mention.
- Natural resourcesPage 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/rightsLand, property and environment→Land reform/rights→Property return and restitutionPage 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 accessPage 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 forcesPage 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 crimePage 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.
- ReconciliationPage 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.
- Sourcehttps://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