• Country/entity

  South Sudan
  

• Region

  Africa (excl MENA)
  

• Agreement name

  Framework for Intra-SPLM Dialogue

• Date

  20 Oct 2014

• Agreement status

  Multiparty signed/agreed

• Interim arrangement

  Yes

• Agreement/conflict level

  Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( Sudan Conflicts (1955 - ) )

• Stage

  Pre-negotiation/process

• Conflict nature

  Inter-group

• Peace process

  South Sudan post-secession process

• Parties

  Page 5. Cde. Daniel Awek Akot
  Cde. Peter Adwok Nyaba
  Cde. Pagan Amum Okiech

• Third parties

  Page 5. Agreement witnessed by: Cde. Abdulrahman Kinana

• Description

  Framework for dialogue within the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM), setting out objectives, agenda, rules of engagement and the role of the facilitator, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), which is the ruling political party in Tanzania. Senior officials of rival factions of the SPLM signed the agreement.

• Agreement document

  SS_141020_Framework for Intra-SPLM Dialogue.pdf | Download PDF

Groups

Gender

State definition

Governance

Power sharing

Human rights and equality

Rights related issues

Rights institutions

Justice sector reform

Socio-economic reconstruction

Land, property and environment

Security sector

Transitional justice

Implementation

Chama Cha Mapinduzi,

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Box 50,

DODOMA,

TANZANIA.

SUDAN PEOPLE'S LIBERATION MOVEMENT (SPLM}

FRAMEWORK FOR INTRA-SPLM DIALOGUE

A. Preamble

B. Principles

C. Objectives

D. Agenda

E. Annexes

(i) Rules of Engagement

(ii) Role of the Facilitator

A) PREAMBLE:

Acknowledging that the current crisis in South Sudan is rooted in differences

within the SPLM leadership;

Re-affirming our commitment to the reunification of the Sudan People's

Liberation Movement and agreeing to continue to engage in the process of an

lntra-SPLM Dialogue in Arusha, Tanzania;

Mindful that the Arusha process is essentially separate and distinct from the IGAD

mediated peace talks among South Sudanese stakeholders;

Cognizant that the two processes, although separate, are mutually reinforcing;

Recognizing the tragic developments that have occurred in South Sudan since the

outbreak of conflict in December, 2013;

Rejecting the use of violence as a means of resolving political disputes;

Believing that a peaceful, political solution must be found to resolve the conflict;

Bearing in mind the need to bring about lasting peace to our nation through

dialogue on the basis of this framework document;

Appreciating the initiative of the leadership of the SPLM and Chama Cha

Mapinduzi (CCM) for convening this lntra-SPLM Dialogue, and further expressing

gratitude for the decision of the CCM to host and facilitate the Dialogue and the

support of Crisis Management lnitiative (CMI);

Now, therefore, agree to be guided by this Framework as detailed below:

B) PRINCIPLES:

1. Commitment to uphold and protect the sovereignty, independence and

territorial integrity of South Sudan;

2. Commitment to the core values of SPLM, including but not limited to peace,

democracy, equality, freedom, inclusivity, social justice and unity in

diversity;

3. Commitment to dialogue as a peaceful means of conflict resolution;

4. Commitment to reconciliation and a healing process to consolidate party

unity and cohesion;

5. Re-commitment to democratic principles and practices;

6. Re-commitment to internal democracy especially on matters of decision

making, elections, succession and peaceful transfer of power;

7. Re-commitment to transform the society by working towards the

achievement of freedom, justice, equality and prosperity for all;

8. Commitment to the institutionalization of authority, party governance and

discipline;

9. Commitment to the unity of SPLM as a safeguard against fragmentation of

the country along ethnic and regional fault lines.

C) OBJECTIVES:

1. Address the root causes of the current SPLM crisis in order to

expeditiously reconcile its leadership and membership to restore unity

and harmony in the party;

2. lnitiate measures to stop the war, lead the government and the people

of South Sudan towards peace, stability and prosperity;

3. Re-vitalize, re-organize, strengthen and restore the SPLM to its vision,

principles, political direction and core values;

4. Promote and foster the spirit and exercise of collective leadership based

on transparency and accountability;

and

5. Develop mechanisms to generate resources and ensure their efficient

management and to combat corruption.

D) AGENDA

1. Situation analysis

1.1. History and evolution of the SPLM:

self assessment and evaluation.

1.2. Synthesis of the problem

2. Experiences of Liberation Movements and CCM

2.1. Experiences of liberation movements

2.2. Experiences of CCM

2.3. Lessons learnt

3. The Way Forward

3.1. Political issues

3.2. Organizational issues

3.3. Leadership issues

4. Reconciliation and healing in the Party

5. Implementation mechanisms

6. Witnesses and Guarantors

E) Annexes

1. Rules of Engagement

2. Role of CCM (The Facilitator)

Signed by SPLM Comrades:

Cde. Daniel Awet Akot

Cde. agan Amum

Okiech

Cde. Peter Adwok

Nyaba

Witnessed by:

Cde. Abdulrahman Kinana

Dated October 20, 2014

Annex One

(i) Rules of Engagement:

o Civi lity

o Mut ual respect

o Honesty and frankness

o Confidentiality

o Listening to each other well and understanding the contexts properly

o Respect the right of individuals to express themselves no matter

what their points of view might be

o Avoid acrimonious approaches and finger pointing

o Avoid group defense and/or group attack

o Avoid polemics

o Have an agreed spokesperson, whose role is to communicate what is

agreed by the members

o Unless otherwise agreed, all discussions shall be confined within this Framework

AnnexTwo

(ii) Role of CCM (the Facilitator)

• Provide venue and facilities for the lntra-SPLM Dialogue

• Coordinate with the IGAD Special Envoys the timing of the two

processes

• Update regional and international partners

• Coordinate the process with the SPLM focal points

• Guide the discussions with the view to allow members to reach

consensus

• Declare the opening and closing of each session

• Set timetable of meetings in consultation with participants

• Organize sessions to share experiences of liberation movements and

CCM

• Record and announce decisions and conclusions arising from

meetings

• CCM invites the Crisis Management lnitiative (CMI) to provide

advisory, technical expertise, logistical support and resource

mobilization in collaboration with Tanzania.

• lnvite the Principals to meet at an appropriate stage in the process