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Peace Agreement

  • Country/entity

    South Sudan
    Sudan
    Southern Kordofan - Blue Nile - Abyei
  • Region

    Africa (excl MENA)
    Africa (excl MENA)
    Africa (excl MENA)
  • Agreement name

    Peace Agreement
  • Date

    4 Apr 2000
  • 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: Pre-secession Local Peace Processes
  • Parties

    Dinka (Abyei, Tweig and Gourgrial) and the Messireya, under the supervision of 2 IC - for Brigadier 8 Commander Simon Deng Sawein.

    The Signatories are:
    1. Mr. James Paul Adyang — President/Head of the committee
    2. Mr. Lozario Deng Bak — Deputy
    3. Sultan Chiri Majok Athwai — Member
    4. Al Amir and Sultan Garang Choi Bol — Member
    5. Al Amir and Sultan Nyol Tag — Member
    6. Mr. Deng Nyol Mathiang — Member
    7. Major Ngok Chiri Deng — Member
    8. Captain Juma'a Rehan Deng — Member
    9. Captain Deng Deng Ajak — Member
    10. Captain Gabriel Majak Malit — Member
    11. Captain Bol Bol Atem — Member
    12. First Lieutenant Alol Mayen Maraj

    From the Messireya side, the following members signed the agreement:
    1. Mougdam Hamad Shakin
    2. Deij Osman Jama'a
    3. Jama'a Deiar Jama'a
    4. ... Adam Madou
    5. Najeib Ousar Adam
    6. Al Dibeib Ahmed Na'em
    7. Ahmed Takou Khlaifa
    8. A/Rahman Houb Allah Jamal
    9. Dageein Doudou Ahmed
  • Third parties

    -
  • Description

    The local peace agreement in Sudan was signed on April 12, 2000, in Mulwal Agak area, between the Dinka (Abeyi, Tweig, and Gougrial) and the Messireya tribes. The agreement was supervised by Brigadier 8 Commander Simon Deng Sawein. The Dinka side agreed to recognize the Popular Movement and Sudanese Popular Liberation Army (SPLM/A) as the government fully responsible for the new Sudan, and demanded that nomads be strictly prohibited from carrying weapons in areas under the control of the SPLM. The agreement also specified the location of nomads, determined a location for trade activities, and required nomads to report to authorities before returning to their areas. Nomads were to pay a tax to the SPLM. On the other hand, the Messireya tribe requested protection of citizens and their properties, no shooting of their cows, and the cessation of cow theft. The peace committee agreed to all the conditions presented by the Messireya tribe.


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

    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
    Page 1, ...The points of agreements from the Dinka side are as follows:,
    1. Recognition of the Popular Movement and Sudanese Popular Liberation Army (SPLM/A) as the government fully responsible of the new Sudan.
  • 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, ...The points of agreements from the Dinka side are as follows:,
    ...
    3.The committee requested from the nomads the presence/coming of the Salteein, among them are Prince Kwal Deng and Kabashei El Tom as a matter of greatest importance.
  • 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, ...The points of agreements from the Dinka side are as follows:,
    ...
    6.Nomads must report to the authorities in the area before going back to their areas.
    7.Lastly, the nomads are to pay a tax to the SPLM as the case in other areas under the control of the Movement.
  • 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, ...The points of agreements from the Dinka side are as follows:,
    ...
    5.Determining/specifying a location for trade activities
  • Taxation
    Socio-economic reconstruction→Taxation→Power to tax
    Page 1, ...The points of agreements from the Dinka side are as follows:,
    ...
    7.Lastly, the nomads are to pay a tax to the SPLM as the case in other areas under the control of the Movement.
  • Banks

    No specific mention.


Land, property and environment

  • Land reform/rights

    No specific mention.

  • Pastoralist/nomadism rights
    Page 1, ...The points of agreements from the Dinka side are as follows:,
    ...
    2. Nomads are Strictly prohibited from carrying weapons in the areas under the control of the Popular Movement and Popular Army, this is considered as a principal/primary/fundamental condition.
    3.The committee requested from the nomads the presence/coming of the Salteein, among them are Prince Kwal Deng and Kabashei El Tom as a matter of greatest importance.
    4.Specifying/marking the location of nomads.
    5.Determining/specifying a location for trade activities
    6.Nomads must report to the authorities in the area before going back to their areas.
    7.Lastly, the nomads are to pay a tax to the SPLM as the case in other areas under the control of the Movement.
  • Cultural heritage

    No specific mention.

  • Environment

    No specific mention.

  • Water or riparian rights or access

    No specific mention.


Security sector

  • Security Guarantees
    Page 1, ...The points of agreements from the Dinka side are as follows:,
    ...
    2.Nomads are Strictly prohibited from carrying weapons in the areas under the control of the Popular Movement and Popular Army, this is considered as a principal/primary/fundamental condition.

    Page 1, On the other hand, the nomads requested the following from the SPLM:,
    1.Protection of citizens and their properties.
    2.No one to shoot the Messireya cows while present in the areas under the control of the Movement.
    ...
    4.Protection of the peace committee while in session and in different situations.
  • 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
    Page 1, ...The points of agreements from the Dinka side are as follows:,
    1. Recognition of the Popular Movement and Sudanese Popular Liberation Army (SPLM/A) as the government fully responsible of the new Sudan.
  • Withdrawal of foreign forces

    No specific mention.

  • Corruption

    No specific mention.

  • Crime/organised crime
    Page 1, On the other hand, the nomads requested the following from the SPLM:,
    ...
    3.Stop/cease stealing of Messireya cows.
  • 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
    Page 1, On the other hand, the nomads requested the following from the SPLM:,
    ...
    7.If there is a violation/ breach of agreement from the SPLM or the Messireya, the two parties are to sit and find a peaceful way to resolve the problem.
  • Related cases

    No specific mention.

  • Source
    Rift Valley Institute, 2002. Conflict Transformation in Abyei [presentation at Joint Donors Meeting hosted by Netherlands Embassy], 4 June 2002. SLPD_20020604_01, p. 9. Sudan Open Archive. Available at: https://www.sudanarchive.net/

Subject:

Peace Agreement

Date:

12/4/2000

This agreement began on the 12th April, 2000 in Mulwal Agak area under the supervision of 2 IC — for Brigadier 8 Commander Simon Deng Sawein between the two opponents/ fighting parties:

Dinka (Abeyi, Tweig and Gougrial) and the Messireya.

The points of agreements from the Dinka side are as follows:

Recognition of the Popular Movement and Sudanese Popular Liberation Army (SPLM/A) as the government fully responsible of the new Sudan.

Nomads are Strictly prohibited from carrying weapons in the areas under the control of the Popular Movement and Popular Army, this is considered as a principal/primary/fundamental condition. .

The committee requested from the nomads the presence/coming of the Salteein, among them are Prince Kwal Deng and Kabashei El Tom as a matter of greatest importance.

Specifying/marking the location of nomads.

Determining/specifying a location for trade activities

Nomads must report to the authorities in the area before going back to their areas.

Lastly, the nomads are to pay a tax to the SPLM as the case in other areas under the control of the Movement.

The above mentioned points, with the exception of the second point, were agreed to.

On the other hand, the nomads requested the following from the SPLM:

Protection of citizens and their properties.

No one to shoot the Messireya cows while present in the areas under the control of the Movement.

Stop/cease stealing of Messireya cows.

Protection of the peace committee while in session and in different situations.

We (nomads) will take responsibility of any destructive action from our side.

We (nomads) are not responsible of any destructive action from the government side.

If there is a violation/ breach of agreement from the SPLM or the Messireya, the two parties are to sit and find a peaceful way to resolve the problem.

The committee agreed to all the conditions presented/submitted by the Messireya.

This took place on 14th April 2000 which is the last day of reaching agreement.

This agreement was signed by the concerned parties under the supervision of alternate commander Simon Deng 2 IC — for Brigadier 8

The Signatories are:

Mr. James Paul Adyang — President/Head of the committee

Mr. Lozario Deng Bak — Deputy

Sultan Chiri Majok Athwai — Member

Al Amir and Sultan Garang Choi Bol — Member

Al Amir and Sultan Nyol Tag — Member

Mr. Deng Nyol Mathiang — Member

Major Ngok Chiri Deng — Member

Captain Juma'a Rehan Deng — Member

Captain Deng Deng Ajak — Member

Captain Gabriel Majak Malit — Member

Captain Bol Bol Atem — Member

First Lieutenant Alol Mayen Maraj

From the Messireya side, the following members signed the agreement:

Mougdam Hamad Shakin

Deij Osman Jama'a

Jama'a Deiar Jama'a

... Adam Madou

Najeib Ousar Adam

Al Dibeib Ahmed Na'em

Ahmed Takou Khlaifa

A/Rahman Houb Allah Jamal

Dageein Doudou Ahmed