Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative (Yei River State)

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Country/entity
South Sudan
Region
Africa (excl MENA)
Agreement name
Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative (Yei River State)
Date
17 May 2018
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
Signed by the community's leaders of Western Lakes State as follows:

Jul Machok Lieny - Senior Chief, Western Lakes State
Manyiel Lieny Wol - Elder and Chief, Western Lakes State
Elizabeth Agok Anyijong - Women leader, Western Lakes State
Moses Deng Akeu - Youth Representative, Western Lakes State
Third parties
Witnessed by:

Most Rev. Bishop Elias Taban Parangi - Head of Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) Peace Desk

Hon. Mabor Meen Wol - Minister of LG&LE and Governor's Representative
Description
A short community agreement which calls for community reconciliation, dialogue, disarming of youth and reimposition of security and law by the local state government. The agreement also provides for measures to be carried out by the EPC in facilitating a space of healing and management of infrastructural rebuilding.

Agreement document
SS_180517_Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative.pdf | Download PDF

Groups

Children/youth
Groups→Children/youth→Rhetorical
Page 1, Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative, 3.The workshop resolved that, civilians and youth carrying unauthorized arms must be disarmed immediately by the Government.

Page 1, Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative, 6.
(a)Youth engagement in income generation activities and training of organized forces to observe law and order
(b)EPC to lobby for organizations that will open micro-finance for small business to widows and orphans in Western Lake State.
Disabled persons
No specific mention.
Elderly/age
No specific mention.
Migrant workers
No specific mention.
Racial/ethnic/national group
No specific mention.
Religious groups
Groups→Religious groups→Other
Page 1, Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative, 4. ...(g)EPC to lobby for Government, faith based groups and investors to create job opportunities.
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 1, Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative, 6. ...(b) EPC to lobby for organizations that will open micro-finance for small business to widows and orphans in Western Lake State.

Page 2, Signed by the community's leaders of Western Lakes State as follows:
...
Elizabeth Agok Anyijong - Women leader, Western Lakes State
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
Page 1, Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative, 4. ...(g)EPC to lobby for Government, faith based groups and investors to create job opportunities.

Page 1, Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative, 6. ...(b)EPC to lobby for organizations that will open micro-finance for small business to widows and orphans in Western Lake State.
7. EPC to send a small committee to go to Western Lakes State to go and verify the issues raised in this workshop.
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
Rights related issues→Media and communication→Media logistics
Page 1, Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative, 4. ...(d)Organizations that can connect the Western Lakes State to the world through radio provision and an extension of network companies.
Mobility/access
No specific mention.
Protection measures
Rights related issues→Protection measures→Protection of civilians
Page 1, Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative, 3. The workshop resolved that, civilians and youth carrying unauthorized arms must be disarmed immediately by the Government
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
Page 1, Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative, 4. ...(f)...Government to implement disciplinary laws against deserters.

Page 1, Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative, 5. The workshop resolved that State Government must provide security in the State as well as restore the rule of law.

Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction
Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic development
Page 1, Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative, 4. ... (g)EPC to lobby for Government, faith based groups and investors to create job opportunities.

Page 1, Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative, 6. (a)Youth engagement in income generation activities and training of organized forces to observe law and order
Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Humanitarian assistance
Page 1, Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative, 4.
(a)Companies or organizations that can establish water points for both human and animal consumptions,
(b)Organizations that can establish Basic Nursery, Elementary and Vocational training for the Galwengs.
(c)Organizations or companies that can come to Western Lakes State to open Feeder roads.
(d)Organizations that can connect the Western Lakes State to the world through radio provision and an extension of network companies.
(e)Organizations that can supply seeds and tools such as Oxen to improve food security.
(f)Organizations that can improve the living conditions of armed forces
Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Infrastructure and reconstruction
Page 1, Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative, 2. EPC is offered a land (240m x 200m) in Rumbek center to establish any or all of its services there such as Trauma Healing center, Health center, Church and so forth.

Page 1, Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative, 4. (a)Companies or organizations that can establish water points for both human and animal consumptions,

Page 1, Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative, 4. ... (c)Organizations or companies that can come to Western Lakes State to open Feeder roads.
(d)Organizations that can connect the Western Lakes State to the world through radio provision and an extension of network companies.
National economic plan
No specific mention.
Natural resources
No specific mention.
International funds
Page 3, Front Cover - Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative, ... Mediated and funded by the Evangelical Presbyterian Church under the leadership of Bishop Elias Taban and their partner His Voice Global USA under the leadership of Dr. Vernon Burger
Business
Page 1, Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative, 6. The workshop resolved that peace building is achieved through:
(a)Youth engagement in income generation activities and training of organized forces to observe law and order
(b)EPC to lobby for organizations that will open micro-finance for small business to widows and orphans in Western Lake State.
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
No specific mention.
Water or riparian rights or access
Page 1, Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative, 4. The workshop also resolved that lasting peace can be achieved through provision of basic services by well-wishers such as:
(a)Companies or organizations that can establish water points for both human and animal consumptions

Security sector

Security Guarantees
Page 1, Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative, 5. The workshop resolved that State Government must provide security in the State as well as restore the rule of law.
Ceasefire
No specific mention.
Police
No specific mention.
Armed forces
Page 1, Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative, 4. ...(f) Organizations that can improve the living conditions of armed forces and Government to implement disciplinary laws against deserters.
DDR
Security sector→DDR→DDR programmes
Page 1, Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative, 3.The workshop resolved that, civilians and youth carrying unauthorized arms must be disarmed immediately by the Government.
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
Page 1, Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative, 1. Peace building and healing conference be organized in Western Lakes State within the shortest possible time by the Most Rev. Bishop Elias Taban Parangi of EPC that brings all sons and daughters of Western Lakes State and all 6. neighboring States to pray and dialogue.

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 1, Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative, 2. EPC is offered a land (240m x 200m) in Rumbek center to establish any or all of its services there such as Trauma Healing center, Health center, Church and so forth.

Page 1, Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative, 7. EPC to send a small committee to go to Western Lakes State to go and verify the issues raised in this workshop.
Related cases
No specific mention.
Source
https://www.hisvoiceglobal.com/south-sudan

EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - SOUTH

SUDAN OFFICE OF THE PEACE DESK

YEI RIVER STATE

Resolutions of Western Lakes State Grassroots Peace Initiative IWLSGPII

May 17th, 2018

The Western Lakes State Government officials, Community Leaders, Chiefs,Youth and Women gathered in Yei at the invitation of the Bishop of Evangelical Presbyterian Church Bishop Most Rev Elias Taban Parangi.

The delegation spent three days from May 14th, 2018 to May 17th 2018 in search for a lasting Peace for the communities and people of Western Lakes State.

The three day gathering was concluded with the following resolutions:

1. Peace building and healing conference be organized in Western Lakes State within the shortest possible time by the Most Rev. Bishop Elias Taban Parangi of EPC that brings all sons and daughters of Western Lakes State and all 6.

neighboring States to pray and dialogue.

2. EPC is offered a land (240m x 200m) in Rumbek center to establish any or all

of its services there such as Trauma Healing center, Health center, Church and so forth.

3. The workshop resolved that, civilians and youth carrying unauthorized arms must be disarmed immediately by the Government.

4. The workshop also resolved that lasting peace can be achieved through provision of basic services by well-wishers such as:

(a) Companies or organizations that can establish water points for both human and animal consumptions,

(b) Organizations that can establish Basic Nursery, Elementary and Vocational training for the Galwengs.

(d) Organizations that can connect the Western Lakes State to the world through radio provision and an extension of network companies.

(e) Organizations that can supply seeds and tools such as Oxen to improve food security.

(f) Organizations that can improve the living conditions of armed forces and

Government to implement disciplinary laws against deserters.

(g) EPC to lobby for Government, faith based groups and investors to create job opportunities.

5. The workshop resolved that State Government must provide security in the State as well as restore the rule of law.

The workshop resolved that peace building is achieved through:

(a) Youth engagement in income generation activities and training of organized forces to observe law and order

(b) EPC to lobby for organizations that will open micro-finance for small business to widows and orphans in Western Lake State.

EPC to send a small committee to go to Western Lakes State to go and verify the issues raised in this workshop.