Agreement of Peace Dialogue held between Chiefs and leaders of Bor County (Jonglei State and Gumuruk County (GPAA) from 14-15 November 2022 at Nile beach Hotel, Juba

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Country/entity
South Sudan
Region
Africa (excl MENA)
Agreement name
Agreement of Peace Dialogue held between Chiefs and leaders of Bor County (Jonglei State and Gumuruk County (GPAA) from 14-15 November 2022 at Nile beach Hotel, Juba
Date
14 Nov 2022
Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement
Yes
Agreement/conflict level
Intrastate/local conflict ()
Stage
Pre-negotiation/process
Conflict nature
Inter-group
Peace process
South Sudan: Post-secession Local agreements
Parties
Hon. Malek Ayuen (Paramount Chief, Bor)
Hon.Hon. John Gulech Wawu (Paramouth Chief, Gumuruk)
Hon. Yuot Alier Hock (County Commissioner, Bor)
Third parties
Agreement witnessed by: Hon. Kodongi Tanga (County Commissioner, Gumuruk)
Description
Agreement between the Bor County (Jonglei State) and Gumuruk County communities (GPAA)laying the groundwork for further peace talks and referencing the need for road access.

Agreement document
SS_221115_Agreement of Peace Dialogue held between Chiefs and leaders of Bor County (Jonglei State and Gumuruk County (GPAA) from 14-15 November 2022 at Nile beach Hotel, Juba.pdf | 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
Groups→Racial/ethnic/national group→Rhetorical
Page 1, 4. There is the need for a larger and inclusive Peace conference involving sections of our communities. The other communities of Jonglei State need to be involved because they also use the road and are also prone to attacks along the road.
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
No specific mention.
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
Page 1, 2.
We appreciate the continuous support of our Peace partners (Peace Canal, RSRTF, UNMISS Civil Affairs and others).

Page 1, 6.
We appeal to our Peace partners to support our sensitization and peace conference.
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
No specific mention.
Democracy
No specific mention.
Detention procedures
No specific mention.
Media and communication
No specific mention.
Mobility/access
Page 1, 4. There is a need for a larger and inclusive Peace conference involving sections of our communities. The other communities of the Jonglei State need to be involved because they also use the road and are also prone to attacks along the road.

Page 1, 5. We need to open the Bor-Pibor road to facilitated trade and interactions between our communities.
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
No specific mention.
National economic plan
No specific mention.
Natural resources
No specific mention.
International funds
No specific mention.
Business
Page 1, 5. We need to open the Bor-Pibor road to facilitated trade and interactions between our communities.
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
No specific mention.

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
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
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
Minbane. 2022. South Sudan: Agreement of Peace Dialogue held between Chiefs and leaders of Bor County (Jonglei State and Gumuruk County (GPAA) from 14-15 November 2022 at Nile beach Hotel, Juba (14.11.2022). Available online at: https://minbane.wordpress.com/2022/11/17/https-wp-me-p1xtjg-neo/ Accessed 28th November 2022.

Minority Rights Group International, State of the World's Minorities and Indigenous Peoples 2015 - South Sudan, 2 July 2015, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/55a4fa426.html [accessed 6 March 2023]

Agreement of Peace Dialogue held between Chiefs and leaders of Bar County (Jonglei State) and Gumuruk County (GPAA) from 14-15 November 2022 at Nile beach Hotel.

Juba.

After two days of dialogue between we the chiefs and leaders of Bor County (Jonglei State) and Gumuruk County (GPAA) we agree as follows:

1. We admit that there is a conflict between our two communities, but we are willing and ready for peaceful coexistence.

2. We appreciate the continuous support of our Peace partners (Peace Canal, RSRTF, UNMISS Civil Affairs and others)

3. Each delegation will go back to sensitize and consult its respective communities on the need to peacefully coexist and avoid attacking each other.

4. There is the need for a larger and inclusive Peace conference involving sections of our communities.

The other communities of Jonglei State need to be involved because they also use the road and are also prone to attacks along the road.

5. We need to open the Bor-Pibor road to facilitated trade and interactions between our communities.

6. We appeal to our Peace partners to support our sensitization and peace conference.

Hon. Malek Ayuen

(Paramount Chief, Bor)

14/11/2022

Hon. Hon.

Johm Gulech Wawu

(Paramount Chief, Gumuruk)

14/11/2022

Witness:

Hon. Yuot Alier Hok

(County Commissioner, Bor)

14/11/2022

Hon. Kodongi Tanga

(County Commisioner, Gumuruk)

14/11/2022