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Resolutions (Lou Peace and Reconciliation Conference)

  • Country/entity

    South Sudan
  • Region

    Africa (excl MENA)
  • Agreement name

    Resolutions (Lou Peace and Reconciliation Conference)
  • Date

    11 Jul 2005
  • 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

    List of Participants

    Nyirol County Delegates

    L Cdr. Tut Pal Luak
    A/Cdr. James Ruoy Wuor
    Major Mayang Gattuak Lon"
    Major Duoth Kun Deng
    Capt. Bul Gang Lual
    Capt. Magwen Kulang
    Capt. John Deng Pawel


    Akobo County Delegates

    Gordon Nyoat Rut, Assistant CommissionerCdr. David Bidit Deng
    Cdr. David Rial Mat
    Cdr. James Tat Pal
    A/Cdr. Moses Chat Chol,
    Capt. Biel Gang Lual
    Capt. James Mathiang Choi
    Rev. Paul Bol Rue
    Rev. John Both Reath
    Mrs. Mary Nyakang Chol
    Rev. Peter 'Tut Pur
    Mr. Thomas Kot Keat
    Rev. Thomas Tut Chuidok
    Rev. lames Dol Kuck
    Mrs. Sarah Nyanyak Wal
    Mr. Nyak Pal Deang
    Rev. Abraham Tuach Kier
    Mr. David Doyak Nhial
    Mrs. Nyaruon Kuich Thajiath
    Mr. Hoth Chan
    Mr. Yien Chol
    Mr. Choi Odier
    Chief Deng Chai Rik
    Mr. Malual Sony Kot
    Mr. Malual Jock Yok
    Mr. David Gai Deang
    Mr. Odier Obuyo
    Mr. Gator Ruot link
    Head Chief Yien Chuol Gokgok
    Mr. Chuol Baron Galuak
    Mr. Madalad Jock Deana
    Mr. Riek KaBech Tap
    Mr. Mat Chot Koiyom
    Mr. Mayiel Wal Dow
    Mrs. Nyawech Kuon Gokgok
    Mrs. Nyanouaga Luak Nyuon
    Mrs. Nyanyal Dolah Luak
    Mrs. Nyalual Leak
    Mrs. Rebeca Nyanak Wet


    Uror County Deleuates

    Gatluak Reath Kuic, SPLM County Secretary
    Cdr. Ruac Mayian, SSDF, County Executive Director
    Cdr. Joseph Bilieu Jal
    Cdr. Simon Luk Tern
    Kant Chuol Kaam
    Cdr. Malith Galuak Koak
    Cdr. Biel Bitech Knoth, SSDF, Zonal Commander
    Buk Mahal Muni, Women Association
    Cdr. Thou Padiet Tut
    Loop Pathoat, P.S.
    Nyakuic Minybout, Women Association
    Koang Hoth Lena, Payarn Administrator
    Real Gatluak Muot, Payam Administrator
    Tut Babuony Kier
    Biel Liah fang
    Poul Liep Liah
    Gatluak Koang Juno, Police
    Dak Mahar Nguanjok
    Kur Gai Tiem, Education Coordinator
    Deng Manguak Padoc, Education Assistant
    James Ruac Kuek, Veterinary Dept.
    Yien Nyuon Kuony, Trader
    Gatw. Reath Yoom, Trader
    Maluit Chuol Sony, SRRC Secretary
    Dieu Bil Wall], Police
    Kuanen Deng Dieth, Health Dept.
    Chol Lok Gai, Women Association
    Nyalang Puoc Hok, Women Association
    Lony Nyang Weer, SRRC Supervisor
    Pajock Nyuot Weer, Health Dept.
    booth Knots Thoat
    Luot Thor Chaalcum, Dna. County Hdqs.
    Isaac Ruot Lam Both, Head Chief (HC)
    Koon Chot bud Chaan, HC
    Jany Luak Chol, HC
    Gatluak Thou Kuony, Paramount Chief (PC)
    Dak Chuol Mout, HC
    Pool Chuor Luot, HC
    Paint Pout Kuil, HC
    Chuol Riek Kalaog, HC
    Reath Wen Thijock, Executive
    Rink Them Pur, Executive Chief (EC)
    Koang Young, EC
    Biel Thor Kaiya, EC
    Rick Mama Lom, EC
    Maluth Dar Pm, Sub-Chief (SC)
    Mayoui Peat Pouk, HC
    Kook Weel Lok, EC
    lice Gadet Tut, EC
    Bol Thiliep Thou, SC
    Tot Reath Geek, SC
    Bol Reath Del Chol, SC
    Kuony Tut halt, HC


    Nairobi Delegates

    Cdr. Gabriel Yoal Dok
    Cdr. David Rial Mut Turial
    Cdr. William Kul Chol
    Samuel Puol Choi
    Nyakuoth Pouts Deng
    Thay Nyang
    Both Mayain
    Mary Nyakang Chol
    Kuol Both Paldeng
    James Biel Nguanar
    Robin Pat
    Rachel Nyatoul Nguth
    Rebecca Nyanyak Wal
    Nyakuoth Pouts Laam
    Nyanyalc Mar Nyuot
    Nyajouk Pouts
    Rev. Paul Bol Kuel
    Rev. John Gatwec
    Rev. James Ynot Clod
    Rev. James Lam Tot
    Rev. Thomas Kot Keet
    Rev. Peter Kai Nyuon
    Rev. Tut Chuandok
    Stephen Lam Changath
    James Duol Kuek
    Peter Malcuei Yoal
    David Keel Wechuak
    Samuel Hang Duop
    Peter Gatkuoth Ler
    Joseph Ruot Reath
    Deng Puok Deng
    Peter Gatwec Both


    Newly Elected Members of Lou-Nuer Peace Council

    Mr. Koang Puok Diu
    MR. Ker Puok
    Cdr. Joseph Doyak Chol
    Paramount Chief Gatluak Thou
    Cdr. Gatluak Reath
    Dak Chuol Murt
    Mr. Luk Jany Luak
    Mrs. Nyanyak Mar
    Mts. Nyibol Dang
    Mr. Cony Bil Wang
    Mr. Khor Reath Dung
    Mrs. Nyakang Chol 
    Cdr. John Luk Soak
    Cdr. Dhurl Rambang Loath
    Rev. John Jok Chol Khartoum
    Mr. Deng Bit Kuac
    Rev. David Kuet Wiclunk
    Mr. John Luk Deng
    Cdr. John Jok GaiKuong
    Mr. Stephen Most Malual
    Mr. Peter Tatkuoth Mop
    Bp. James Yuot Chat
    Mr. Peter Gatkek Tut
    Mr. David Riat Manyang
    Mrs. Mary Nyawan Biliu
    Mr. John Thowalh Kuong
    Rev. Gatkuoth Chol Bol-Khartoum
    Mr. Tbu Koda Wal-Khartoum
    MR. Lony Thikiot Ngundeng-Khartoum
  • Third parties

    -
  • Description

    A dialogue conference between multiple ethnic communities across Jonglei state and the Upper nile region. The agreement involves various sets of resolutions from each of the inter-community and intra-clan dialogues aimed at ending clan violence, with a final set of overall recommendations. Substantively the agreement addresses water access and grazing areas, calling for the guarantee of these pastoralist oriented allowances across all contested areas of the upper nile region and Jonglei state. It also calls on Government and other political and military factions such as SPLA to ensure internal borders are secure and safe for people's free movement. Each of the community dialogues also recognises the overall need for disarming among communities, particularly community level militias and call for the restoration of traditional leaders and chiefs' authority as part of local governance.


Groups

  • Children/youth
    Groups→Children/youth→Substantive
    Page 2, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.5. Resolutions on Lou vs. Marie Conflict
    ...
    5. The government or an authorized agency should facilitate the return of Lou children taken by the Murle.
    6. The return of close to 500 persons taken by prophet Gai Manyuon, promising them a 'Promised Land,' should be effected as soon as possible due to their suffering.'

    Page 3, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.8. Resolutions on Clan Fighting
    ...
    6. Educational opportunities should be opened for young people so that they are not idle.

    Page 5, E.12: Recommendations,
    ...
    31. The government or an authorized agency should facilitate the return of Lou children taken by the Mule (GOSS, PACT, NPC)
  • Disabled persons

    No specific mention.

  • Elderly/age

    No specific mention.

  • Migrant workers

    No specific mention.

  • Racial/ethnic/national group
    Groups→Racial/ethnic/national group→Substantive
    Page 1, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.2. Resolutions arising from decision of the three factions to co-exist
    ...
    7. We agree to stand firm in support Lou community welfare.

    Page 1, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.3 Resolutions on Lou vs. Dinka Ngok
    ...
    2. The GOSS must demarcate the Lou / Dinka Bor border and encourage relocation accordingly.

    Page 2, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.4. Resolutions based on Lou vs. Neighbours Conflicts
    1. Government of the South must and demarcate borders of the Lou.
    2. The Lou/Nuer to return to their borders.

    Page 4, E12: Recommendations,
    ...
    2. The Lou should be enabled to return to the border point at Pibor.(GOSS)
    3. Jonglei government should not engage itself in tribal conflicts. (Jonglei State/GOSS )

    Page 4, E12: Recommendations,
    ...
    5. A peace conference in Pajut for all Upper Nile under DOSS--this should be held by October before migrations to toch begins. (PACT )
    ...
    14. A peace conference between Dinka Ngok and the Lou is needed. (PACT, NPC)

    Page 4, E12: Recommendations,
    ...
    17. The Ngok should provide the Lou with an outlet to water and grazing. (VVunlit PC, PACT, NPC, Jonglei State, Unity & tipper Nile States )
    18. The GOSS must demarcate the Lou / Dinka Bor border and encourage relocation accordingly.
    ...
    20. The Lou must be provided with access to water and grazing areas. (States, GOSS)

    Page 5, E.12: Recommendations,
    ...
    33. A canal could be dug to bring water to the Lou. (GOS, GOSS)
  • Religious groups

    No specific mention.

  • Indigenous people

    No specific mention.

  • Other groups

    No specific mention.

  • Refugees/displaced persons
    Groups→Refugees/displaced persons→Substantive
    Page 2, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.5. Resolutions on Lou vs. Marie Conflict
    ...
    6. The return of close to 500 persons taken by prophet Gai Manyuon, promising them a 'Promised Land,' should be effected as soon as possible due to their suffering.'
  • Social class

    No specific mention.


Gender

  • Women, girls and gender
    Page 4, E12: Recommendations,
    ...
    8. No marriage without dowry

    Page 8, F.Annexes: Uror County Delegates,
    ...
    8. Buk Mahal Muni, Women Association
    ...
    11. Nyakuic Minybout, Women Association
    ...
    27. Chol Lok Gai, Women Association
    28. Nyalang Puoc Hok, Women Association
  • Men and boys

    No specific mention.

  • LGBTI

    No specific mention.

  • Family
    Page 4, E12: Recommendations,
    ...
    8. No marriage without dowry

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

    No specific mention.

  • Traditional/religious leaders
    Page 1, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.1.Resolutions Arising from the "Genesis of the Lou Conflict"
    1. Lou leaders should be reconciled themselves
    ...
    5. The White Army should be disarmed and powers of Lou Chiefs restored.

    Page 3, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.7. Resolutions: Lou vs. Jikany Conflict
    ...
    5. The leaders of Lou/Jikany to resolve problems and decide to live in harmony. To solve political motivation in murder and looting of Community property.

    Page 3, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.8. Resolutions on Clan Fighting
    1. Chiefs should have more authority for settling disputes
    2. Chiefs should take a more active role in solving these conflicts.

    Page 4, E12: Recommendations,
    ...
    9. Government should require all church personnel to join the SPLA or pay cattle as a fine (Jonglei state is shared with with Dinka Bor to the disadvantage of the Lou (Jonglel State! GOSS)
    ...
    13. Lou leaders should attend the meetings in Lou area or Akobo. If this is not possible they can mobilize resources and take us where they want to meet, either in Khartoum or Nairobi, but we need a meeting with them! (Lou Leaders I Politicians)

    Page 5, E12: Recommendations,
    ...
    26. All concerned should preach peace. (Community Leaders)
  • Public administration
    Page 3, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.8. Resolutions on Clan Fighting
    ...
    5. All administrative authorities / officials should preach peace in all their daily activities.
  • 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
    Page 2, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.4. Resolutions based on Lou vs. Neighbours Conflicts
    ...
    8. Police/soldiers must be in place to maintain law/order

    Page 2, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.5. Resolutions on Lou vs. Marie Conflict
    ...
    7. Put security forces in these areas to restore law and order.

    Page 3, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.6. Resolutions: Lou vs. Gawaar Conflict
    ...
    5. GOSS and local authority should take charge and maintain law/ order.
    6. There are three outposts along the Gawaari Lou border and security forces should be established there to maintain law / order.

    Page 3, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.7. Resolutions: Lou vs. Jikany Conflict
    ...
    8. Law and order, peace and security by GOSS

    Page 4, E12: Recommendations,
    ...
    15. Police and Soldiers will need to be deployed to maintain law and order.(States / GOSS)

    Page 5, E12: Recommendations,
    ...
    23. Government Police and soldiers must be deployed to maintain law and order to protect civilians. (GOSS )
    ...
    25. Police/soldiers must be in place to maintain law/order. (GOSS, States)

    Page 5, E.12: Recommendations,
    ...
    35. GOSS and local authority should take charge and maintain law/ order.
    36. Them are three outposts along the Gawaar/ Lou border and security forces should be established there to maintain law / order. (GOSS, States)
  • Bill of rights/similar

    No specific mention.

  • Treaty incorporation

    No specific mention.

  • Civil and political rights
    Human rights and equality→Civil and political rights→Freedom of association
    Page 1, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.2. Resolutions arising from decision of the three factions to co-exist
    ...
    3. The CPA should guarantee freedom of choice to join SPLM GOS.
  • 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, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.2. Resolutions arising from decision of the three factions to co-exist
    ...
    6. We hereby resolve to halt hostilities against each other, ensure free movement, and build confidence among ourselves.

    Page 4, E12: Recommendations,
    ...
    4. Guarantee safe and free movement to and from toch.(States & GOSS)
  • Protection measures
    Rights related issues→Protection measures→Protection of civilians
    Page 2, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.4. Resolutions based on Lou vs. Neighbours Conflicts
    ...
    9. Government act to protect civilians and disarm everyone.

    Page 3, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.6. Resolutions: Lou vs. Gawaar Conflict
    ...
    4. GOS should now be providing protection for civilians'

    Page 3, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.7. Resolutions: Lou vs. Jikany Conflict
    ...
    2. Protection of civilians by the Government of Sudan

    Page 5, E12: Recommendations,
    ...
    23. Government Police and soldiers must be deployed to maintain law and order to protect civilians. (GOSS )

    Page 5, E.12: Recommendations,
    ...
    34. GOS should now be providing protection for civilians.
  • 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
    Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic development
    Page 3, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.8. Resolutions on Clan Fighting
    ...
    6. Educational opportunities should be opened for young people so that they are not idle.
    7. Creation of jobs and other development activities will keep people busy.
    Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Infrastructure and reconstruction
    Page 2, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.4. Resolutions based on Lou vs. Neighbours Conflicts
    ...
    11. Government should establish a path/canal to loch and watering points

    Page 3, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.7. Resolutions: Lou vs. Jikany Conflict
    1. Establish more water points

    Page 5, E12: Recommendations,
    ...
    27. Government should establish a path/canal to toch and watering points (GOS, GOSS)
  • 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 2, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.4. Resolutions based on Lou vs. Neighbours Conflicts
    ...
    4. Some grazing land (toch) must be allocated for Lou use.
  • Pastoralist/nomadism rights
    Page 1, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.3 Resolutions on Lou vs. Dinka Ngok
    ...
    4. The Lou stand willing to should graze their herds in the toch in harmony with their neighbours.

    Page 2, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.4. Resolutions based on Lou vs. Neighbours Conflicts
    ...
    4. Some grazing land (toch) must be allocated for Lou use.
    ...
    6. Lou/Neighbours should graze in toch in harmony

    Page 2, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.6. Resolutions: Lou vs. Gawaar Conflict
    1. GOS should establish/guarantee a path to toch / We need a passage to toch

    Page 3, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.7. Resolutions: Lou vs. Jikany Conflict
    ...
    3. Sharing grazing land in harmony

    Page 4, E12: Recommendations,
    ...
    5. A peace conference in Pajut for all Upper Nile under DOSS--this should be held by October before migrations to toch begins. (PACT )

    Page 4, E12: Recommendations,
    ...
    17. The Ngok should provide the Lou with an outlet to water and grazing. (VVunlit PC, PACT, NPC, Jonglei State, Unity & tipper Nile States )
    18. The GOSS must demarcate the Lou / Dinka Bor border and encourage relocation accordingly.
    ...
    20. The Lou must be provided with access to water and grazing areas. (States, GOSS)

    Page 5, E12: Recommendations,
    ...
    27. Government should establish a path/canal to toch and watering points (GOS, GOSS)
  • Cultural heritage

    No specific mention.

  • Environment

    No specific mention.

  • Water or riparian rights or access
    Page 2, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.4. Resolutions based on Lou vs. Neighbours Conflicts
    ...
    11. Government should establish a path/canal to loch and watering points

    Page 2, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.6. Resolutions: Lou vs. Gawaar Conflict
    1. GOS should establish/guarantee a path to toch / We need a passage to toch
    2. A canal could be dug to bring water to the Lou.

    Page 3, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.6. Resolutions: Lou vs. Gawaar Conflict
    ...
    7. We need to be shown a method to harvest rain water
    8. Water that has been blockaded (dammed?) at Panpi and Yonne should be open

    Page 3, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.7. Resolutions: Lou vs. Jikany Conflict
    1. Establish more water points
    ...
    4. Sharing water resources

    Page 4, E12: Recommendations,
    ...
    17. The Ngok should provide the Lou with an outlet to water and grazing. (VVunlit PC, PACT, NPC, Jonglei State, Unity & tipper Nile States)
    ...
    20. The Lou must be provided with access to water and grazing areas. (States, GOSS)

    Page 5, E12: Recommendations,
    ...
    27. Government should establish a path/canal to toch and watering points (GOS, GOSS)

    Page 5, E.12: Recommendations,
    ...
    33. A canal could be dug to bring water to the Lou. (GOS, GOSS)
    ...
    37. We need to be shown a method to harvest rain water (PACT, NPC, NG0s)
    38. Water that has been blockaded (dammed?) at Panpi and Yarncel should be open (GOSS)

Security sector

  • Security Guarantees
    Page 1, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.2. Resolutions arising from decision of the three factions to co-exist
    ...
    2. The Six protocols of the CPA should be used to guarantee security.

    Page 3, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.7. Resolutions: Lou vs. Jikany Conflict
    ...
    8. Law and order, peace and security by GOSS

    Page 4, E12: Recommendations,
    ...
    21. The SPLM/A must take immediate security action as many have been dishonoured. (GOSS)

    Page 5, E12: Recommendations,
    ...
    29. Government security forces should he established at Bien, Dub Marrow , Wickol and Biel Deng (GOSS, States)

    Page 5, E.12: Recommendations,
    ...
    36. Them are three outposts along the Gawaar/ Lou border and security forces should be established there to maintain law / order. (GOSS, States)
  • Ceasefire
    Security sector→Ceasefire→General commitments
    Page 1, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.2. Resolutions arising from decision of the three factions to co-exist
    ...
    6.We hereby resolve to halt hostilities against each other, ensure free movement, and build confidence among ourselves.
  • Police
    Page 2, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.4. Resolutions based on Lou vs. Neighbours Conflicts
    ...
    8. Police/soldiers must be in place to maintain law/order

    Page 4, E12: Recommendations,
    ...
    7. There should be border police (States & GOSS)

    Page 4, E12: Recommendations,
    ...
    15. Police and Soldiers will need to be deployed to maintain law and order.(States / GOSS)

    Page 5, E12: Recommendations,
    ...
    23. Government Police and soldiers must be deployed to maintain law and order to protect civilians. (GOSS )
    ...
    25. Police/soldiers must be in place to maintain law/order. (GOSS, States)
  • Armed forces
    Page 1, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.1.Resolutions Arising from the "Genesis of the Lou Conflict"
    ...
    3. Lou community should demand of GOS sufficient forces for law and order.

    Page 2, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.4. Resolutions based on Lou vs. Neighbours Conflicts
    ...
    8. Police/soldiers must be in place to maintain law/order

    Page 2, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.5. Resolutions on Lou vs. Marie Conflict
    ...
    3. Government security forces should be established at Biem, Duk Manreng, Pading, Wickol and Biel Deng.


    Page 2, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.5. Resolutions on Lou vs. Marie Conflict
    ...
    7. Put security forces in these areas to restore law and order.


    Page 3, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.6. Resolutions: Lou vs. Gawaar Conflict
    ...
    6. There are three outposts along the Gawaari Lou border and security forces should be established there to maintain law / order.

    Page 3, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.6. Resolutions: Lou vs. Gawaar Conflict
    ...
    9. Place forces in Luor Bieldong

    Page 3, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.7. Resolutions: Lou vs. Jikany Conflict
    ...
    10. Government of SS should collect all soldiers (Lou/Jikany) to join the army

    Page 4, E12: Recommendations,
    ...
    15. Police and Soldiers will need to be deployed to maintain law and order.(States / GOSS)

    Page 5, E12: Recommendations,
    ...
    23. Government Police and soldiers must be deployed to maintain law and order to protect civilians. (GOSS )
    ...
    25. Police/soldiers must be in place to maintain law/order. (GOSS, States)

    Page 5, E.12: Recommendations,
    ...
    36. Them are three outposts along the Gawaar/ Lou border and security forces should be established there to maintain law / order. (GOSS, States)
    ...
    39. Place forces in Luor Bieldong (GOSS, States)
    ...
    42. Government of SS should collect all soldiers (Lou/Jikany) to return to barracks. (GOSS, States)
    43. GOS must do something about the proliferation of guns and disarm the White Army (GOSS, States).
  • DDR
    Security sector→DDR→Demilitarisation provisions
    Page 1, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.1.Resolutions Arising from the "Genesis of the Lou Conflict"
    ...
    4. Soldiers who deserted the movement should be recalled
    5. The White Army should be disarmed and powers of Lou Chiefs restored.
    6. Disarmament should be comprehensive as neighbours are also armed.

    Page 2, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.4. Resolutions based on Lou vs. Neighbours Conflicts
    ...
    9. Government act to protect civilians and disarm everyone.


    Page 2, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.5. Resolutions on Lou vs. Marie Conflict
    ...
    8. Consider disarming the Murle

    Page 3, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.7. Resolutions: Lou vs. Jikany Conflict
    ...
    7. Disarm the white army

    Page 3, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.8. Resolutions on Clan Fighting
    ...
    3. GOS must do something about the proliferation of guns and disarm the White Army.

    Page 5, E.12: Recommendations,
    ...
    32. Consider disarming the Murle (GOSS, Jonglei State )

    Page 5, E.12: Recommendations,
    ...
    40. Disarm the white army (GOSS, States).
    ...
    42. Government of SS should collect all soldiers (Lou/Jikany) to return to barracks. (GOSS, States)
    43. GOS must do something about the proliferation of guns and disarm the White Army (GOSS, States).
  • Intelligence services

    No specific mention.

  • Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
    Page 1, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.1.Resolutions Arising from the "Genesis of the Lou Conflict"
    ...
    4. Soldiers who deserted the movement should be recalled
    5. The White Army should be disarmed and powers of Lou Chiefs restored.

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    ...
    4. Forces of South Sudan (New Sudan) should be treated as one army .
    5. All the forces of the SPDF, SPLM and SSLM should support the CPA.

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    ...
    7. SPLM/A must take immediate action as there have been many meetings of those conflicts with no remedy.

    Page 3, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.7. Resolutions: Lou vs. Jikany Conflict
    ...
    10. Government of SS should collect all soldiers (Lou/Jikany) to join the army

    Page 3, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.8. Resolutions on Clan Fighting
    ...
    3. GOS must do something about the proliferation of guns and disarm the White Army.

    Page 4, E12: Recommendations,
    ...
    9. Government should require all church personnel to join the SPLA or pay cattle as a fine (Jonglei state is shared with with Dinka Bor to the disadvantage of the Lou (Jonglei State! GOSS)

    Page 4, E12: Recommendations,
    ...
    21. The SPLM/A must take immediate security action as many have been dishonoured. (GOSS)

    Page 5, E12: Recommendations,
    ...
    24. SPLM/A must take immediate action as there have been many meetings of those conflicts with no remedy. (GOSS, States)

    Page 5, E.12: Recommendations,
    ...
    40. Disarm the white army (GOSS, States).
    ...
    43. GOS must do something about the proliferation of guns and disarm the White Army (GOSS, States).
    44. Government should organize a peace conference focusing on the White Army. (GOSS/PACT/NPC) The Lou logically reason that the CPA's biggest dividend should be law and order.
  • Withdrawal of foreign forces

    No specific mention.

  • Corruption

    No specific mention.

  • Crime/organised crime
    Page 1, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.3 Resolutions on Lou vs. Dinka Ngok
    1.The murders of Lou traders by the Ngok should be resolved

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    ...
    5. The leaders of Lou/Jikany to resolve problems and decide to live in harmony. To solve political motivation in murder and looting of Community property.
  • Drugs

    No specific mention.

  • Terrorism

    No specific mention.


Transitional justice

  • Transitional justice general
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    ...
    5. The leaders of Lou/Jikany to resolve problems and decide to live in harmony. To solve political motivation in murder and looting of Community property.
  • Amnesty/pardon

    No specific mention.

  • Courts

    No specific mention.

  • Mechanism

    No specific mention.

  • Prisoner release

    No specific mention.

  • Vetting

    No specific mention.

  • Victims
    Page 1, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.3 Resolutions on Lou vs. Dinka Ngok
    1.The murders of Lou traders by the Ngok should be resolved

    Page 2, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.5. Resolutions on Lou vs. Marie Conflict
    ...
    5. The government or an authorized agency should facilitate the return of Lou children taken by the Murle.
    6. The return of close to 500 persons taken by prophet Gai Manyuon, promising them a 'Promised Land,' should be effected as soon as possible due to their suffering.'

    Page 5, E.12: Recommendations,
    ...
    31. The government or an authorized agency should facilitate the return of Lou children taken by the Mule (GOSS, PACT, NPC)
  • Missing persons

    No specific mention.

  • Reparations

    No specific mention.

  • Reconciliation
    Page 1, E.11: Resolutions, E.11.2. Resolutions arising from decision of the three factions to co-exist
    1. The Lou community resolves to come and stay together regardless of any difference

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
    https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/report/55462/sudan-local-militias-causing-havoc-south-cpmt

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E.11.

Resolutions

E.11.1.Resolutions Arising from the "Genesis of the Lou Conflict"

Lou leaders should be reconciled themselves

Lou shall forgive one another and reunite as a family.

Lau community should demand of GOS sufficient forces for law and order.

Soldiers who deserted the movement should be recalled.

The White Army should be disarmed and powers of Lou Chiefs restored.

Disarmament should be comprehensive as neighbors are also armed.

E.11.2.

Resolutions arising from decision of the three factions to co-exist

The Lou community resolves to come and stay together regardless of any difference.

The Six protocols of the CPA should be used to guarantee security.

The CPA should guarantee freedom of choice to join SPLM GOS.

Forces of South Sudan (New Sudan) should be treated as one army.

All the forces of the SPDF, SPLM and SSLM should support the CPA.

We hereby resolve to halt hostilities against each other, ensure free movement, and build confidence among ourselves.

We agree to stand firm in support Lou community welfare.

E.I1.3.

Resolutions on Lou vs. Dinka Ngok

The murders of Lau traders by the Ngok should be resolved

The GOSS must demarcate the Lou / Dinka Bor border and encourage relocation accordingly.

The Lou request a special conference in Waat [by August] for the whole of Upper Nile to discuss these problems with neighbours.

/Venue can be discussed].

The Lou stand willing to should graze their herds in the Loch in harmony with their neighbours.

*[A committee to arrange for this meeting is already in place and it has already met the leaders of SPLM/A].

Facilitator & Report Editor:

Alfred Sebit Lokuji, PhD

August 29, 2005.

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E.11.4.Resolutions based on Lou vs. Neighbours Conflicts

Government of the South must and demarcate borders of the Lou.

The Lou/Nuer to return to their borders.

Government must withdraw itself from supporting any side of the conflict.

Some grazing land (toch) must be allocated for Lou use.

Nuer/Lou needs a special conference for the whale of Upper Nile to discuss the problems with neighbours;

meeting to be in WAAT and could be in October.

Lou/Neighbours should graze in Loch in harmony

SPLM/A must take immediate action as there have been many meetings of those conflicts with no remedy.

Police/soldiers must be in place to maintain law/order

Government act to protect civilians and disarm everyone.

All concerned must preach peace

Government should establish a path/canal to loch and watering points

Committee for peace meeting already in place and they have already met leaders of SPLM/A and GOS.

E.11.5.

Resolutions on

Lou vs. Marie Conflict

The two communities (Lou / Murle) should meet to discuss issues [January 2006].

Such a meeting should take place in a Lou location such as Nyandit.

Goverment security forces should be established at Biem, Duk Manreng , Pading, Wickol and Biel Deng.

A Lou/Murle peace committee should he set up.

The government or an authorized agency should facilitate the return of Lou children taken by the Marie.

The return of close to 500 persons taken by prophet Gai Manyuon, promising them a 'Promised Land,' should be effected as soon as possible due to their suffering.'

Put security forces in these areas to restore law and order.

Consider disarming the Marie

E.11.6.

Resolutions:

Lou vs. Gawaar Conflict

GOS should establish I guarantee a path to tech / We need a passage to tech

A canal could be dug to bring water to the Lou.

The CPA (North / South peace) should translate into an all-encompassing peace.

Prophet Manyuon was killed;

PACT (K) has also been trying to facilitate the return of these people.

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Alfred Sebir Lokuji, PhD

August 29, 2005.

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GOS should now be providing protection for civilians'

GOSS and local authority should take charge and maintain law/ order.

There are three outposts along the Gawaari Lou border and security forces should be established there to maintain law / order.

We need to be shown a method to harvest rain water

Water that has been blockaded (dammed?)

at Panpi and Yonne] should be open

Place forces in Luor Bieldong

Kill the Merle people and leave them to rot"

E.11.7.

Resolutions:

Lou vs. Jikany Conflict

1. Establish more water points

2. Protection of civilians by the Government of Sudan

3. Sharing grazing land in harmony

4. Sharing water resources.

5. The leaders of Lou/Jikany to resolve problems and decide to live in harmony.

To solve political motivation in murder and looting of Community property.

6. Call a conference by the two communitle

7. Disarm the white army.

8. Law and order, peace and security by GOSS.

9. Meeting between Monty and Laos.

10. Government of SS should collect all soldiers (Lou/Jikany) to join the army

E.11.8.

Resolutions on Clan Fighting

1. Chiefs should have more authority for settling disputes.

2. Chiefs should take a more active role in solving these conflicts.

3. GOS must do something about the proliferation of guns and disarm the White Army.

4. Government should organize a peace conference focusing on the White Army.

5. All administrative authorities / officials should preach peace in all their daily activities.

6. Educational opportunities should be opened for young people so that they are not idle.

7. Creation of jobs and other development activities will keep people busy.

The Lau logically reason that the CPA's biggest dividend should be law and order.

This proposal was made by a very upset participant but was jeered!

It is included here for purposes of transparency and accuracy only.

Facilitator & Report Editor:

Alfred Sebit Lokuji, PhD

August 29, 2005.

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E.12.

Recommendations

The body to which a recommendation is directed is emboldened!

There should be dialogue facilitated by the GOSS.

The Lou should be enabled to return to the border point at Pibor.(GOSS)

Jonglei government should not engage itself in tribal conflicts. (

Jonglei State/GOSS)

Guarantee safe and free movement to and from toch.(States & GOSS)

A peace conference in Put for all Upper Nile under DOSS--this should be held by October before migrations to tech begins. (

PACT)

GOSS should take irranediate action and not allow resolutions to stand unimplemented.

There should be bonder police (States & GOSS)

No marriage without dowry (Chiefs)

Government should require all church personnel to join the SPLA or pay cattle as a fine (Jonglei state is shared with with Dinka Bor to the disadvantage of the Lou (Jonglel State!

GOSS)

Jangle' capital was supposed to be in Fangak but the Nuer have never benefited from that project. (

Jongle1 State)

This meeting misses the participation of the Jikany, the Dinkas and the Gawaar­and this is upsetting. (

PACT, NPC, LINVVVVA)

The Lou community recommends a meeting in Akobo in December. (

PACT, NPC)

Lou leaders should attend the meetings in Lou area or Akobo.

If this is not possible they can mobilize resources and take us where they want to meet, either in Khartoum or Nairobi, but we need a meeting with them! (

Lou Leaders I Politicians)

A peace conference between Dinka Ngok and the Lou is need. (

PACT, NPC)

Police and Soldiers will need to be deployed to maintain law and order.(States / GOSS)

The Government of Southern Sudan should take the lead to bring peace between the two communities. (

GOSS)

The Ngok should provide the Lou with an outlet to water and grazing. (

VVunlit PC, PACT, NPC, Jonglei State, Unity & tipper Nile States)

The GOSS must demarcate the Lou / Dinka Bor border and encourage relocation accordingly.

Government must remain impartiality in dealing with conflicts (GOSS)

The Lou must be provided with access to water and grazing areas. (

States, GOSS)

The SPLMIA must take immediate security action as many have been dishonoured. (

GOSS)

Meetings on unresolved conflicts should be held. (

PACT, NPC)

Facilitator & Report Editor:

Alfred Orbit Loladji, PhD

August 29, 2005,

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23. Government Police and soldiers must be deployed to maintain law and order to protect civilians. (

GOSS)

24. SPLM/A must take immediate action as there have been many meetings of those conflicts with no remedy. (

GOSS, States)

25. Police/soldiers must be in place to maintain law/order. (

GOSS, States)

26. All concerned should preach peace. (

Community Leaders)

27. Government should establish a path/canal to tech and watering points (GOS, GOSS)

28. The two communities (Lou / Murle) should meet to discuss issues [January 2006]. (

PACT, NPC)

29. Goverment security forces should he established at Bien, Dub Marrow , Wickol and Biel Deng (GOSS, States)

30. A Lou/Murle peace conunittee should be set up. (

PACT, NPC)

31. The government or an authorized agency should facilitate the return of Lou children taken by the Mule (GOSS, PACT, NPC)

32. Consider disarming the Murle (GOSS, Jonglei State)

33. A canal could be dug to bring water to the Lou. (

GOS, GOSS)

34. GOS should now be providing protection for civilians.

35. GOSS and local authority should take charge and maintain law/ order.

36. Them are three outposts along the Gawaar/ Lou border and security forces should be established there to maintain law / order. (

GOSS, States)

37. We need to be shown a method to harvest rain water (PACT, NPC, NG0s)

38. Water that has been blockaded (dammed?)

at Panpi and Yarncel should be open (GOSS)

39. Place forces in Luor Bieldong (GOSS, States)

40. Disarm the white army (GOSS, States).

41. Meeting between Jikamy and Lou (PACT, NPC)

42. Government of SS should collect all soldiers (Lou/Jikany) to return to barracks. (

GOSS, States)

43. GOS must do something about the proliferation of guns and disarm the White Army (GOSS, States).

44. Government should organize a peace conference focusing on the White Army. (

GOSS/PACT/NPC) 3' The Lou logically reason that the CPA's biggest dividend should be law and order.

The Lou logically reason that the CPA's biggest dividend should be law and order.

Facilitator & Report Editor:

Alfred Sebit Lokuji, PhD

August 29, 2005,

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F. ANNEXES

F.1.

List of Participants

F.I.A. Nyirol County Delegates

L Cdr.

Tut Pal Luak

A/Cdr.

James Ruoy Wuor

Major Mayang Gattuak Lon"

Major Duoth Kan Deng

Capt.

Bul Gang Lual

Capt.

Magwen Kulang

Capt.

John Deng Pawel

Facilitator & Report Editor:

Alfred Sebit Lokuji, PhD

August 29, 2005,

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F.LB.

Akobo County Delegates

Gordon Nyoat Rut, Assistant CommissionerCdr.

David Bidit Deng

Cdr. David Rial Mat

Cdr. James Tat Pal

A/Cdr.

Moses Chat Chol,

Capt.

Biel Gang Lual

Capt.

James Mathiang Choi

Rev. Paul Bol Rue

Rev. John Both Reath

Mrs. Mary Nyakang Chol

Rev. Peter 'Tut Pur

Mr. Thomas Kot Keat

Rev. Thomas Tut Chuidok

Rev. lames Dol Kuck

Mrs. Sarah Nyanyak Wal

Mr. Nyak Pal Deang

Rev. Abraham Tuach Kier

Mr. David Doyak Nhial

Mrs. Nyaruon Kuich Thajiath

Mr. Hoth Chan

Mr. Yien Chol

Mr. Choi Odier

Chief Deng Chai Rik

Mr. Malual Sony Kot

Mr. Malual Jock Yok

Mr. David Gai Deang

Mr. Odier Obuyo

Mr. Gator Ruot link

Head Chief Yien Chuol Gokgok

Mr. Chuol Baron Galuak

Mr. Madalad Jock Deana

Mr. Riek KaBech Tap

Mr. Mat Chot Koiyom

Mr. Mayiel Wal Dow

Mrs. Nyawech Kuon Gokgok

Mrs. Nyanouaga Luak Nyuon

Mrs. Nyanyal Dolah Luak

Mrs. Nyalual Leak

Mrs. Rebeca Nyanak Wet

Facilitator & Report Editor:

Alfred Sebit lokuji, PhD

Auga t 29, 2005.

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Uror County Deleuates

Gatluak Reath Kuic, SPLM County Secretary

Cdr. Ruac Mayian, SSDF, County Executive Director

Cdr. Joseph Bilieu Jal

Cdr. Simon Luk Tern

Kant Chuol Kaam

Cdr. Malith Galuak Koak

Cdr. Biel Bitech Knoth, SSDF, Zonal Commander

Buk Mahal Muni, Women Association

Cdr. Thou Padiet Tut

Loop Pathoat, P.S.

Nyakuic Minybout, Women Association

Koang Hoth Lena, Payarn Administrator

Real Gatluak Muot, Payam Administrator

Tut Babuony Kier

Biel Liah fang

Poul Liep Liah

Gatluak Koang Juno, Police

Dak Mahar Nguanjok

Kur Gai Tiem, Education Coordinator

Deng Manguak Padoc, Education Assistant

James Ruac Kuek, Veterinary Dept.

Yien Nyuon Kuony, Trader

Gatw.

Reath Yoom, Trader

Maluit Chuol Sony, SRRC Secretary

Dieu Bil Wall], Police

Kuanen Deng Dieth, Health Dept.

Chol Lok Gai, Women Association

Nyalang Puoc Hok, Women Association

Lony Nyang Weer, SRRC Supervisor

Pajock Nyuot Weer, Health Dept.

booth Knots Thoat

Luot Thor Chaalcum, Dna.

County Hdqs.

Isaac Ruot Lam Both, Head Chief (HC)

Koon Chot bud Chaan, HC

Jany Luak Chol, HC

Gatluak Thou Kuony, Paramount Chief (PC)

Dak Chuol Mout, HC

Pool Chuor Luot, HC

Paint Pout Kuil, HC

Chuol Riek Kalaog, HC

Reath Wen Thijock, Executive

Rink Them Pur, Executive Chief (EC)

Koang Young, EC

Biel Thor Kaiya, EC

Rick Mama Lom, EC

Maluth Dar Pm, Sub-Chief (SC)

Mayoui Peat Pouk, HC

Kook Weel Lok, EC

lice Gadet Tut, EC

Bol Thiliep Thou, SC

Tot Reath Geek, SC

Bol Reath Del Chol, SC

Kuony Tut halt, HC

Facilitator & Report Editor:

Alfred Sebit Lokuji, PhD

August 29, 2005,

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F.I.D. Nairobi Delegates

Cdr. Gabriel Yoal Dok

Cdr. David Rial Mut Turial

Cdr. William Kul Chol

Samuel Puol Choi

Nyakuoth Pouts Deng

Thay Nyang

Both Mayain

Mary Nyakang Chol

Kuol Both Paldeng

James Biel Nguanar

Robin Pat

Rachel Nyatoul Nguth

Rebecca Nyanyak Wal

Nyakuoth Pouts Laam

Nyanyalc Mar Nyuot

Nyajouk Pouts

Rev. Paul Bol Kuel

Rev. John Gatwec

Rev. James Ynot Clod

Rev. James Lam Tot

Rev. Thomas Kot Keet

Rev. Peter Kai Nyuon

Rev. Tut Chuandok

Stephen Lam Changath

James Duol Kuek

Peter Malcuei Yoal

David Keel Wechuak

Samuel Hang Duop

Peter Gatkuoth Ler

Joseph Ruot Reath

Deng Puok Deng

Peter Gatwec Both

Newly Elected Members of Lou-Neer Peace Council

Mr. Koang Puok Diu

MR. Ker Puok

Cdr. Joseph Doyak Chol

Paramount Chief Gatluak Thou

Cdr. Gatluak Reath

Dak Chuol Murt

Mr. Luk Jany Luak

Mrs. Nyanyak Mar

Mts. Nyibol Dang

Mr. Cony Bil Wang

Mr. Khor Reath Dung

Mrs. Nyakang Chol

Cdr. John Luk Soak

Cdr. Dhurl Rambang Loath

Rev. John Jok Chol Khartoum

Mr. Deng Bit Kuac

Rev. David Kuet Wiclunk

Mr. John Luk Deng

Cdr. John Jok GaiKuong

Mr. Stephen Most Malual

Mr. Peter Tatkuoth Mop

Bp. James Yuot Chat

Mr. Peter Gatkek Tut

Mr. David Riat Manyang

Mrs. Mary Nyawan Biliu

Mr. John Thowalh Kuong

Rev. Gatkuoth Chol Bol-Khartoum

Mr. Tbu Koda Wal-Khartoum

MR. Lony Thikiot Ngundeng-Khartoum

Facilitator & Report Editor:

Alfred Orbit Lokuji, PhD

Awes t 29, 2005.

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F.2.

Conference Program32

Wednesday, July 6, 3pm—5pm, Thursday, July 7, 9 am — 1pm, 3 pm- 5 pm,Friday, July 8, 9 am —I pm, 3pm-5pm, Saturday, July 9, 9 am -1 pm, 3pm-5pm, Sunday, July 10,Monday, July 11,

Dream Progrranme!

Overview of records of conflicts in Lou areas (Three speakers).

How did the three factions SPLM / SSLM / GOS) get together in Yua? (

Three speakers representatives).

What problems are perceived to be dominant in the three counties of the Lou? (

Group Discussion)

Dissemination of information on the CPA (Dr. Alfred Lokuji).

Lou community problems with neighbours. (

Group Discussion)

Infra clan conflicts (e.g. Cieng Tiang and Cieng Puol, Cieng Bol and Cieng Kwaye, Cieng Nyak and Cieng Yol, Cieng Dongjak and Cieng lueth) (Group Discussion)

Compensation for feuds, blood feuds and others (Group discussion)

Unity of Lou intellectuals and Politicians I Organisational Capacity I Time and development management (Dr. Alfred Lokuji)

Peace committee new or existing one.

Conference evaluation.

As noted elsewhere, time-keeping was a nightmare and focus had simply to be placed on getting agenda items covered before the close of the conference.

This had consequences on personal commitments elsewhere as wen as presenting compromising logistical problems.

Facilitator & Report Editor:

Alfred Sebit Lokuji, PhD

August 29, 2005.