Internal Cattle Migration Conference
Export agreement coding (PDF)Country/entity
South SudanRegion
Africa (excl MENA)Agreement name
Internal Cattle Migration ConferenceDate
20 Nov 2020Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreedInterim arrangement
YesAgreement/conflict level
Intrastate/local conflict ( )Stage
Framework/substantive - partialConflict nature
Inter-groupPeace process
South Sudan: Post-secession Local agreementsParties
The government of Lakes state and the leaders and representatives of the Dinka Agar community.
Signed by:
Hon. Maj. Gen. Makur Kulang Liei
Governor, Lakes State
Madol Mathok Agoldeer
Paramount Chief, Kuei
Majak Agok Machol
Paramount Chief, Aliamtoc 1
Manyang Derder Ajieng
Paramount Chief, Aliamtoc 2
Sebit Kuac Manyiel
Paramount Chief, Rup
Matueny Chapuol Achien
Paramount Chief, Pakam
Mangar Dhal Manyiel
Executive Chief, Kuei
Madeng Manyang Mangar Executive Chief, Aliamtoc 1
John Marial Dongrin
Executive Chief, Aliamtoc 2
Guong Akoldit Ruoc
Executive Chief, Rup
Mariik Liény Malith
Executive Chief, Pakam
Mariik Makulieny Mawuom
Gelweng Leader, Kuei
Magangrial Madol Makoi
Gelweng Leader, Aliamtoc 1
Maleny Manyuon Gueng
Gelweng Leader, Aliamtoc 2
Matur Majak Makuer
Gelweng Leader, Rup
Poth Deng Yii
Gelweng Leader, PakamThird parties
Witnessed by: Khalif Farah - UNMISS David Nyuol Vincent - POFDescription
A cattle migration conference agreement which establishes the conditions for the Dinka Agar community to move their cattle to Toc and is also in part an inter-communal reconciliation to address inter and intra communal conflict in the lakes state and surrounding areas. The agreement provides for compensation to victims of previous conflict and inter-communal cattle disputes. The agreement also contains annexes which describe pending issues which should be continued through dialogue and efforts from state government and monitoring bodies. These include reference to provisional agreements from the pre-agreement process to this conference and agreement. One annex sets out the list of outstanding issues between communities and on cross-border issues concerning other counties or communities. The second annex sets out the unilateral agreements or statements by each of the communities represented in the signing of this agreement, setting out each of their conditions and grievances which shape the premise of holding this conference and agreement.
Agreement document
Groups
- Children/youthGroups→Children/youth→RhetoricalPage 1, Preamble
We the local leaders, Paramount Chiefs, Executive Chiefs, Spiritual Leaders, Elders, Youth, Intellectuals, and Women of Agar community have suffered the consequences of prolonged inter- and intra- communal conflict.
Page 3, Resolutions of the Parties
11. We have agreed to discourage and stop brewing of local alcohol in the villages and cattle camps. We understand the destruction this causes to our young people, and we commit to working with our women to find alternative means of supporting families. - Disabled persons
No specific mention.
- Elderly/age
No specific mention.
- Migrant workers
No specific mention.
- Racial/ethnic/national groupGroups→Racial/ethnic/national group→RhetoricalPage 1, Resolutions of the Parties
We, the leaders of Dinka Agar community, who have gathered here for the last four days, have agreed to wait until the formation of the Special Courts to hear all the pending cases and ensure that all victims are compensated accordingly. We ask the leadership of Lakes State to address this as a matter of priority.
Page 3, Resolutions of the Parties
14. We ask the management of POF to extend its peace and reconciliation programme across Lakes State because we (Dinka Agar) cannot be peaceful and yet our neighbours, Yirol and Gok are still fighting one another. - 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 1, Preamble
We the local leaders, Paramount Chiefs, Executive Chiefs, Spiritual Leaders, Elders, Youth, Intellectuals, and Women of Agar community have suffered the consequences of prolonged inter- and intra- communal conflict.
Page 3, Resolutions of the Parties
11. We have agreed to discourage and stop brewing of local alcohol in the villages and cattle camps. We understand the destruction this causes to our young people, and we commit to working with our women to find alternative means of supporting families. - Men and boys
No specific mention.
- LGBTI
No specific mention.
- FamilyPage 3, Resolutions of the Parties
11. We have agreed to discourage and stop brewing of local alcohol in the villages and cattle camps. We understand the destruction this causes to our young people, and we commit to working with our women to find alternative means of supporting families.
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 2, Resolutions of the Parties
3. The conference has resolved that the migration of cattle to toc will be regulated by the Government prior to the movement. We have also agreed for the Government to set a date for the migration, until which no cattle camp should move.
4. We have agreed that if any individual(s) initiate the movement of their cattle camp to the toc without Government approval, they will be fined and held accountable. - Elections
No specific mention.
- Electoral commission
No specific mention.
- Political parties reform
No specific mention.
- Civil society
No specific mention.
- Traditional/religious leadersPage 2, Resolutions of the Parties
6. We have agreed for our Spiritual Leaders, led by Panyar, to conduct the necessary rituals that are supposed to be performed before migrating to toc.
Page 3, Resolutions of the Parties
15. We have agreed to consult and seek permission from the authorities and traditional leaders of Belle and Mvolo before migrating to their land. - 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/accessPage 2, Resolutions of the Parties
3. The conference has resolved that the migration of cattle to toc will be regulated by the Government prior to the movement. We have also agreed for the Government to set a date for the migration, until which no cattle camp should move.
4. We have agreed that if any individual(s) initiate the movement of their cattle camp to the toc without Government approval, they will be fined and held accountable.
Page 2, Resolutions of the Parties
7. We have agreed no one should migrate to toc with a gun and anyone found with a weapon in toc will be disarmed and fined by paying five cows. In return, we ask the government to deploy security forces in toc to take charge of our security. - 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 courtsPage 2, Resolutions of the Parties
1. We, the leaders of Dinka Agar community, who have gathered here for the last four days, have agreed to wait until the formation of the Special Courts to hear all the pending cases and ensure that all victims are compensated accordingly. We ask the leadership of Lakes State to address this as a matter of priority.
2. We have also agreed for any cases of cattle balances to be heard once the Special Courts are formed... - 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, Preamble
... We are aware of the destruction this conflict has inflicted on every aspect of our physical, social, and economic life and our mutual co-existence. - National economic plan
No specific mention.
- Natural resources
No specific mention.
- International fundsPage 1, Preamble
... We also appreciate the dedicated support provided by the Peacebuilding Opportunities Fund (POF) in partnership with UNMISS which made this Internal Cattle Migration Conference possible.
Page 1, Preamble
... We recognise the United Kingdom Government for supporting the cattle camp research in the five sections of the Dinka Agar, the annual pre-migration dialogues, and this Internal Cattle Migration Conference. - Business
No specific mention.
- Taxation
No specific mention.
- Banks
No specific mention.
Land, property and environment
- Land reform/rights
No specific mention.
- Pastoralist/nomadism rightsPage 2, Resolutions of the Parties
3. The conference has resolved that the migration of cattle to toc will be regulated by the Government prior to the movement. We have also agreed for the Government to set a date for the migration, until which no cattle camp should move.
4. We have agreed that if any individual(s) initiate the movement of their cattle camp to the toc without Government approval, they will be fined and held accountable.
Page 2, Resolutions of the Parties
7. We have agreed no one should migrate to toc with a gun and anyone found with a weapon in toc will be disarmed and fined by paying five cows. In return, we ask the government to deploy security forces in toc to take charge of our security. - Cultural heritage
No specific mention.
- Environment
No specific mention.
- Water or riparian rights or access
No specific mention.
Security sector
- Security GuaranteesPage 2, Resolutions of the Parties
7. We have agreed no one should migrate to toc with a gun and anyone found with a weapon in toc will be disarmed and fined by paying five cows. In return, we ask the government to deploy security forces in toc to take charge of our security. - Ceasefire
No specific mention.
- Police
No specific mention.
- Armed forces
No specific mention.
- DDRSecurity sector→DDR→Demilitarisation provisionsPage 2, Resolutions of the Parties
7. We have agreed no one should migrate to toc with a gun and anyone found with a weapon in toc will be disarmed and fined by paying five cows... - 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 crimePage 2, Resolutions of the Parties
8. We have agreed unanimously to condemn cattle theft and cattle exchange, and that anybody who will be killed during the process of stealing will not be revenged and those caught should be punished heavily by the law. If the thief kills someone (owner of the cattle) in the process of raiding, the victim(s) should be compensated by 51 cows, paid to the family of the deceased.
9. We have agreed that the apprehension of thieves or cattle rustlers and murderers will be coordinated by the Paramount Chiefs, Executive Chiefs and Gelweng leaders. These individuals will be brought to the Special Court to be constituted by the Chief Justice.
10. We have agreed that if any person steals a cow, he will be fined five cows, to be paid to the Government. - Drugs
No specific mention.
- Terrorism
No specific mention.
Transitional justice
- Transitional justice general
No specific mention.
- Amnesty/pardon
No specific mention.
- CourtsTransitional justice→Courts→National courtsPage 2, Resolutions of the Parties
1. We, the leaders of Dinka Agar community, who have gathered here for the last four days, have agreed to wait until the formation of the Special Courts to hear all the pending cases and ensure that all victims are compensated accordingly. We ask the leadership of Lakes State to address this as a matter of priority.
2. We have also agreed for any cases of cattle balances to be heard once the Special Courts are formed...
Page 3, Resolutions of the Parties
9. We have agreed that the apprehension of thieves or cattle rustlers and murderers will be coordinated by the Paramount Chiefs, Executive Chiefs and Gelweng leaders. These individuals will be brought to the Special Court to be constituted by the Chief Justice. - MechanismPage 2, Resolutions of the Parties
2. We have also agreed for any cases of cattle balances to be heard once the Special Courts are formed. If anyone recognises their bull or cow in the toc, they should report this to the Monitoring Committee immediately. It is the Monitoring Committee who should decide the course of action. - Prisoner release
No specific mention.
- Vetting
No specific mention.
- VictimsPage 2, Resolutions of the Parties
1. We, the leaders of Dinka Agar community, who have gathered here for the last four days, have agreed to wait until the formation of the Special Courts to hear all the pending cases and ensure that all victims are compensated accordingly. We ask the leadership of Lakes State to address this as a matter of priority
Page 2, Resolutions of the Parties
8. We have agreed unanimously to condemn cattle theft and cattle exchange, and that anybody who will be killed during the process of stealing will not be revenged and those caught should be punished heavily by the law. If the thief kills someone (owner of the cattle) in the process of raiding, the victim(s) should be compensated by 51 cows, paid to the family of the deceased. - Missing persons
No specific mention.
- ReparationsTransitional justice→Reparations→Material reparationsPage 2, Resolutions of the Parties
1. We, the leaders of Dinka Agar community, who have gathered here for the last four days, have agreed to wait until the formation of the Special Courts to hear all the pending cases and ensure that all victims are compensated accordingly. We ask the leadership of Lakes State to address this as a matter of priority.
Page 2, Resolutions of the Parties
8. We have agreed unanimously to condemn cattle theft and cattle exchange, and that anybody who will be killed during the process of stealing will not be revenged and those caught should be punished heavily by the law. If the thief kills someone (owner of the cattle) in the process of raiding, the victim(s) should be compensated by 51 cows, paid to the family of the deceased. - Reconciliation
No specific mention.
Implementation
- UN signatoryPage 5, Signatories
Khalif Farah, Witness - UNMISS - Other international signatoryPage 5, Signatories
David Nyuol Vincent, Witness - POF - Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
- International mission/force/similar
No specific mention.
- Enforcement mechanismPage 2, Resolutions of the Parties
2. We have also agreed for any cases of cattle balances to be heard once the Special Courts are formed. If anyone recognises their bull or cow in the toc, they should report this to the Monitoring Committee immediately. It is the Monitoring Committee who should decide the course of action.
Page 3, Resolutions of the Parties
18. We have agreed to establish the Internal Cattle Migration Monitoring Committee (ICMMC) of fifteen members to monitor, liaise and implement these resolutions. The Committee's composition shall be as follows: - Related cases
No specific mention.
- Source
No specific mention.
Internal Cattle Conference
Airport Hotel, Rumbek I Lakes State, South Sudan
17-20 November 2020
Preamble
We the local leaders, Paramount Chiefs, Executive Chiefs, Spiritual Leaders, Elders, Youth, Intellectuals, and Women of Agar community have suffered the consequences of
prolonged inter- and intra- communal conflict.
We are aware of the destruction this conflict has inflicted on every aspect of our physical, social, and economic life and our mutual co-existence.
We regret the failure to avert the losses caused by this crisis in a timely manner.
We also appreciate the dedicated support provided by the Peacebuilding Opportunities
Fund (POF) in partnership with UNMISS which made this Internal Cattle Migration Conference possible.
Further, we appreciate the tireless effort of our state leadership, under Hon.
Maj.
Gen.
Makur Kulang Liei, Governor of Lakes State, for ensuring relative peace and support to this conference till this day has been reached
We recognise the United Kingdom Government for supporting the cattle camp research in the five sections of the Dinka Agar, the annual pre-migration dialogues, and this Internal Cattle Migration Conference.
We affirm our commitment to maintain this peace and restore lives, our norms and social fabric.
We assure ourselves, the Government and peace partners that we will continue to dialogue until a lasting and sustainable peace with all neighbouring communities is achieved.
We do, as a result of this, resolve today at this gathering, held at Airport Hotel Rumbek,
Lakes State, to the following resolutions:
Resolutions of the Parties
1. We, the leaders of Dinka Agar community, who have gathered here for the last four days, have agreed to wait until the formation of the Special Courts to hear all the pending cases and ensure that all victims are compensated accordingly.
We ask the leadership of Lakes State to address this as a matter of priority.
2. We have also agreed for any cases of cattle balances to be heard once the Special Courts are formed.
If anyone recognises their bull or cow in the toc, they should report this to the Monitoring Committee immediately.
It is the Monitoring Committee who should decide the course of action.
3. The conference has resolved that the migration of cattle to toc will be regulated by the Government prior to the movement.
We have also agreed for the Government to set a date for the migration, until which no cattle camp should move.
4. We have agreed that if any individual(s) initiate the movement of their cattle camp to the toc without Government approval, they will be fined and held accountable.
5. We have agreed to conduct traditional rituals that used to be performed at Luak (shrine) by all sections and ask Panyar, Joth, and Amoth-nhom to contribute cattle to Luak Ajok GOP, followed by all the other sections.
6. We have agreed for our Spiritual Leaders, led by Panyar, to conduct the necessary rituals that are supposed to be performed before migrating to toc.
7. We have agreed no one should migrate to toc with a gun and anyone found with a weapon in toc will be disarmed and fined by paying five cows.
In return, we ask the government to deploy security forces in toc to take charge of our security.
8. We have agreed unanimously to condemn cattle theft and cattle exchange, and that anybody who will be killed during the process of stealing will not be revenged and those caught should be punished heavily by the law.
If the thief kills someone (owner of the cattle) in the process of raiding, the victim(s) should be compensated by 51 cows, paid to the family of the deceased.
9. We have agreed that the apprehension of thieves or cattle rustlers and murderers will be coordinated by the Paramount Chiefs, Executive Chiefs and Gelweng leaders.
These individuals will be brought to the Special Court to be constituted by the Chief Justice.
10. We have agreed that if any person steals a cow, he will be fined five cows, to be paid to the Government.
11. We have agreed to discourage and stop brewing of local alcohol in the villages and cattle camps.
We understand the destruction this causes to our young people, and we commit to working with our women to find alternative means of supporting families.
12. We have agreed that if any person of any section breaches this agreement, the first action will be for their leaders, starting with the Paramount Chiefs, to be arrested immediately, and they will be answerable to the government.
13. We the Delegates, Chiefs, Gelweng, Akut de door, under POF and the Lakes State Peaceful Disarmament Steering Committee, immediately after this conference, shall go and disseminate peace messages and these resolutions.
14. We ask the management of POF to extend its peace and reconciliation programme across Lakes State because we (Dinka Agar) cannot be peaceful and yet our neighbours, Yirol and Gok are still fighting one another.
15. We have agreed to consult and seek permission from the authorities and traditional leaders of Belle and Mvolo before migrating to their land.
16. We have agreed for the Paramount Chiefs, Executive Chiefs and Gelweng leaders to meet and review the progress of the agreement every six weeks.
We ask POF and UNMISS to help coordinate these meetings.
17. We have agreed to continue to dialogue and resolve the pending issues, annexed to this agreement, with the support of POF, UNMISS and other peace partners.
18. We have agreed to establish the Internal Cattle Migration Monitoring Committee (ICMMC) of fifteen members to monitor, liaise and implement these resolutions.
The Committee's composition shall be as follows: