Political Declaration between the Government of the Republic of Sudan and the Sudan Revolutionary Front

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Country/entity: Sudan
Region: Africa (excl MENA)
Agreement name: Political Declaration between the Government of the Republic of Sudan and the Sudan Revolutionary Front
Date: 21 Oct 2019
Agreement status: Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement: Yes
Agreement/conflict level: Intrastate/intrastate conflict
Stage: Pre-negotiation/process
Conflict nature: Government
Peace process: Sudan Transition Process
Parties: Signatory Parties:

Government of Sudan
Lt. Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo

Sudan Revolutionart Front
Dr. Elhadi Idriss Yahya

Malik Agar, SPLM-N
Abu Obaida Khalifa Al Taishi, SLM
Ethar Khalil Ibrahim, JEM
Saleh Hamed Ismael, SLFA

Alamin Daoud Mahmoud, UPFLJ
Eltom Shaikh Hajo, DUP-SRF
Mohamed Daoud Mohamed Daoud, Kush Liberation Movement
Musa Seedy Mohamed Ali, Beja Opposition Congress
Nimr Abdelrahman, SLM-TC
Third parties: Witness
Tut Qaluak Manime
Presidential Advisor on Security Affairs – Chief Mediator
Description: This is a short agreement which is part of a series of short agreements which take place in the approach to the 2020 Sudan peace agreement, the Juba agreement. This short agreement reaffirms commitments already made in this process in the signing of the Juba declaration on trust building measures in September 2019 and provides for further commitment to complete the agreements already made. This political declaration agreement provides specifically for committees and future negotiation focus areas, in order to support the implementation of the Juba declaration overall. The formation of committees to address the release of prisoners and facilitation of humanitarian access are provided for as well as arrangements for the current Government party to manage land disputes, with a focus on Northern dam lands. These agreements in essence establish a relationship between the new transitional government of Sudan and other peripheral armed groups who seek to ensure that their own causes within their process do not get lost within the implementation phase of new government.

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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: Groups→Refugees/displaced persons→Rhetorical
Page 1, General Principles
1. Emphasizing comprehensive and sustainable peace that speaks to the root causes of the historical Sudanese crisis, issues of citizenship, justice, reconciliation, development, democracy, lifting marginalization, lifting suffering, reparations, and voluntary return of displaced persons and refugees to their areas of origin as an ultimate priority and addresses the issues of land and Hawakeer.
Social class: No specific mention.

Gender

Women, girls and gender: Page 1, Preamble, ... The Parties sign the political declaration as entry point to address the roots of the wars related to issues of citizenship, development, democracy, long-standing marginalization affecting large sectors of men and women of our Peoples as a result of wrong policies
Men and boys: Gender→Men and boys→Gender neutral wording
Page 1, Preamble, ... The Parties sign the political declaration as entry point to address the roots of the wars related to issues of citizenship, development, democracy, long-standing marginalization affecting large sectors of men and women of our Peoples as a result of wrong policies
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: Page 2, Requirements for the Completion of the Juba Declaration
6. b. The Parties shall finalize the formation of the committee on facilitating access to humanitarian assistance, headquartered in Khartoum.
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: Rights related issues→Citizenship→Citizen, general
Page 1, Preamble

... The Parties sign the political declaration as entry point to address the roots of the wars related to issues of citizenship, development, democracy, long-standing marginalization affecting large sectors of men and women of our Peoples as a result of wrong policies,

Page 1, General Principles
1.Emphasizing comprehensive and sustainable peace that speaks to the root causes of the historical Sudanese crisis, issues of citizenship, justice, reconciliation, development, democracy, lifting marginalization, lifting suffering, reparations, and voluntary return of displaced persons and refugees to their areas of origin as an ultimate priority and addresses the issues of land and Hawakeer.
Democracy: Page 1, Preamble
... The Parties sign the political declaration as entry point to address the roots of the wars related to issues of citizenship, development, democracy, long-standing marginalization affecting large sectors of men and women of our Peoples as a result of wrong policies

Page 1, General Principles

1. Emphasizing comprehensive and sustainable peace that speaks to the root causes of the historical Sudanese crisis, issues of citizenship, justice, reconciliation, development, democracy, lifting marginalization, lifting suffering, reparations, and voluntary return of displaced persons and refugees to their areas of origin as an ultimate priority and addresses the issues of land and Hawakeer
2. The Parties affirm the need to swiftly reach a comprehensive peace that reinforces the will of the Sudanese Peoples to reach stability, development, democracy, and open a new page to build Sudan on correct foundations.

Page 1, General Principles

4. The Parties acknowledge that completing the requirements of the Sudanese Revolution and the change affected by the Sudanese Peoples in December 2018 necessitates the cessation of conflict and war and achieving peace, justice, and democratic transition.
Detention procedures: No specific mention.
Media and communication: No specific mention.
Mobility/access: Page 2, Requirements for the Completion of the Juba Declaration
6. b. The Parties shall finalize the formation of the committee on facilitating access to humanitarian assistance, headquartered in Khartoum.
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: Page 1, General Principles
1. Emphasizing comprehensive and sustainable peace that speaks to the root causes of the historical Sudanese crisis, issues of citizenship, justice, reconciliation, development, democracy, lifting marginalization, lifting suffering, reparations, and voluntary return of displaced persons and refugees to their areas of origin as an ultimate priority and addresses the issues of land and Hawakeer.

Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction: Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic development
Page 1, Preamble

... The Parties sign the political declaration as entry point to address the roots of the wars related to issues of citizenship, development, democracy, long-standing marginalization affecting large sectors of men and women of our Peoples as a result of wrong policies

Page 1, General Principles
1. Emphasizing comprehensive and sustainable peace that speaks to the root causes of the historical Sudanese crisis, issues of citizenship, justice, reconciliation, development, democracy, lifting marginalization, lifting suffering, reparations, and voluntary return of displaced persons and refugees to their areas of origin as an ultimate priority and addresses the issues of land and Hawakeer.
2. The Parties affirm the need to swiftly reach a comprehensive peace that reinforces the will of the Sudanese Peoples to reach stability, development, democracy, and open a new page to build Sudan on correct foundations.
Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Humanitarian assistance
Page 1, Requirements for the Completion of the Juba Declaration
5. The Parties recognize the issuance of the joint declaration to renew the cessation of hostilities, and agree to address the humanitarian issues to pave the way for a final peace agreement that achieves comprehensive and sustainable peace in Sudan

Page 2, Requirements for the Completion of the Juba Declaration
6. b. The Parties shall finalize the formation of the committee on facilitating access to
humanitarian assistance, headquartered in Khartoum.
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: Land, property and environment→Land reform/rights→Land reform and management
Page 1, General Principles
1. Emphasizing comprehensive and sustainable peace that speaks to the root causes of the historical Sudanese crisis, issues of citizenship, justice, reconciliation, development, democracy, lifting marginalization, lifting suffering, reparations, and voluntary return of displaced persons and refugees to their areas of origin as an ultimate priority and addresses the issues of land and Hawakeer.

Page 2, Requirements for the Completion of the Juba Declaration
6. d. The Government Party shall complete reviewing decision issued regarding dam lands (Decree no. 206) and Norther state lands given to investors.
Pastoralist/nomadism rights: No specific mention.
Cultural heritage: No specific mention.
Environment: No specific mention.
Water or riparian rights or access: No specific mention.

Security sector

Security Guarantees: No specific mention.
Ceasefire: Security sector→Ceasefire→General commitments
Page 1, General Principles
4. The Parties acknowledge that completing the requirements of the Sudanese Revolution and the change affected by the Sudanese Peoples in December 2018 necessitates the cessation of conflict and war and achieving peace, justice, and democratic transition.

Page 1, Requirements for the Completion of the Juba Declaration
5. The Parties recognize the issuance of the joint declaration to renew the cessation of hostilities, and agree to address the humanitarian issues to pave the way for a final peace agreement that achieves comprehensive and sustainable peace in Sudan
Police: No specific mention.
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: 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: Page 2, Requirements for the Completion of the Juba Declaration
6. With regards to implementation of the requirements of the Juba declaration, the Parties agree to the following:
a. The Revolutionary Front shall finalize nominating the committee comprised of (9) members to follow-up the specific procedures for the release of the prisoners of war and those convicted.
Prisoner release: Page 2, Requirements for the Completion of the Juba Declaration
6. With regards to implementation of the requirements of the Juba declaration, the Parties agree to the following:
a. The Revolutionary Front shall finalize nominating the committee comprised of (9) members to follow-up the specific procedures for the release of the prisoners of war and those convicted.
Vetting: No specific mention.
Victims: No specific mention.
Missing persons: No specific mention.
Reparations: Transitional justice→Reparations→Material reparations
Page 1, General Principles
1. Emphasizing comprehensive and sustainable peace that speaks to the root causes of the historical Sudanese crisis, issues of citizenship, justice, reconciliation, development, democracy, lifting marginalization, lifting suffering, reparations, and voluntary return of displaced persons and refugees to their areas of origin as an ultimate priority and addresses the issues of land and Hawakeer
Reconciliation: No specific mention.

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: No specific mention.

POLITICAL DECLARATION

BETWEEN

THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SUDAN

AND

THE SUDAN REVOLUTIONARY FRONT

Preamble Responding to the slogans of the extended Sudanese Revolution culminating in the December Revolution representing peace, freedom, and justice;

and responding to the desire of the Sudanese peoples and the forces of revolution and change for just and comprehensive peace, The Parties sign the political declaration as entry point to address the roots of the wars related to issues of citizenship, development, democracy, long-standing marginalization affecting large sectors of men and women of our Peoples as a result of wrong policies, Determined to institute a new approach to negotiations based on partnership, finding the root solutions for the issues of our Peoples and working in the spirit of one team to overcome challenges and difficulties that face the peace process.

Peace is the only true and correct threshold address the roots of the crisis.

General Principles

1. Emphasizing comprehensive and sustainable peace that speaks to the root causes of the historical Sudanese crisis, issues of citizenship, justice, reconciliation, development, democracy, lifting marginalization, lifting suffering, reparations, and voluntary return of displaced persons and refugees to their areas of origin as an ultimate priority and addresses the issues of land and Hawakeer.

2. The Parties affirm the need to swiftly reach a comprehensive peace that reinforces the will of the Sudanese Peoples to reach stability, development, democracy, and open a new page to build Sudan on correct foundations.

3. The Parties reiterate what has been stipulated in the Juba Declaration for Trust-Building and Pre-Negotiation Principles and the need to implement the requirements and measures therein, including establishing joint committees and inclusion of the regional and international community.

4. The Parties acknowledge that completing the requirements of the Sudanese Revolution and the change affected by the Sudanese Peoples in December 2018 necessitates the cessation of conflict and war and achieving peace, justice, and democratic transition.

Requirements for the Completion of the Juba Declaration

5. The Parties recognize the issuance of the joint declaration to renew the cessation of hostilities, and agree to address the humanitarian issues to pave the way for a final peace agreement that achieves comprehensive and sustainable peace in Sudan.

6. With regards to implementation of the requirements of the Juba declaration, the Parties agree to the following:

a. The Revolutionary Front shall finalize nominating the committee comprised of (9) members to follow-up the specific procedures for the release of the prisoners of war and those convicted.

b. The Parties shall finalize the formation of the committee on facilitating access to humanitarian assistance, headquartered in Khartoum.

c. The Parties shall name the members of the permanent committee to coordinate negotiations.

d. The Government Party shall complete reviewing decision issued regarding dam lands (Decree no.

206) and Norther state lands given to investors.

7. The meetings addressed issues related to the negotiation process and the following has been agreed on:

a. The Parties shall, along with the Government of the Republic of South Sudan, seek to obtain a mandate for the peace process from the African Union and the UN Security Council b. Mobilize support from regional and international partners for the peace process and implementation.

c. The Parties agree that the negotiation agenda shall be as follows:

(1) National issues including (citizenship, development, resource distribution and allocation, governance and administration, security arrangements and other fundamental issues). (

2) Negotiation tracks which shall include Darfur, Two Areas (South Kordofan/Nuba Mountains and Blue Nile), East Sudan, Central Sudan, and North Sudan. (

3) Issues of specific particularities. (

4) Negotiation methodology and approach.

Finally, the Parties extend their thanks and gratitude to His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit and the government and Peoples of the Republic of South Sudan on their efforts to make negotiations a success.

Signatory Parties:

Government of Sudan

Lt. Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo

Sudan Revolutionart Front

Dr. Elhadi Idriss Yahya

Malik Agar, SPLM-N

Abu Obaida Khalifa Al Taishi, SLM

Ethar Khalil Ibrahim, JEM

Saleh Hamed Ismael, SLFA

Alamin Daoud Mahmoud, UPFLJ

Eltom Shaikh Hajo, DUP-SRF

Mohamed Daoud Mohamed Daoud, Kush Liberation Movement

Musa Seedy Mohamed Ali, Beja Opposition Congress

Nimr Abdelrahman, SLM-TC

Witness

Tut Qaluak Manime

Presidential Advisor on Security Affairs – Chief Mediator

21 October 2019

Juba, South Sudan