Addendum to the Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities, Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Access

• Country/entity

  South Sudan
  
• Region

  Africa (excl MENA)
  
• Agreement name

  Addendum to the Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities, Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Access
• Date

  22 May 2018
• Agreement status

  Multiparty signed/agreed
• Interim arrangement

  Yes
• Agreement/conflict level

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

  Pre-negotiation/process
• Conflict nature

  Government/territory
• Peace process

  South Sudan post-secession process
• Parties

  I. THE PARTIES:
  
  Hon. Nhial Deng Nhial
  TGoNU Head of Delegation
  
  Gen. Thomas Cirilo Swaka
  NAS Head of Delegation
  
  Dr Lam Akol Ajawin
  NDM Head of Delegation
  
  Hon. Henry Dilah Odwar
  SPLM/A -10 Head of Delegation
  
  Hon. Pagan Amun Okiech
  For the SPLM - FDs
  
  Hon. Gabriel Changson Chang
  FDP/SSAF Head of Delegation
  
  Mr Denay Chagor
  SSUM Head of Delegation
  
  Col. Joseph Bangasi Bakosoro
  SSNMC Head of Delegation
  
  Dr Hakim Dario
  PDM Head of Delegation
  
  Hon Stewart Sorobo Budia
  UDP Head of Delegation
  
  Hon. Ustaz Joseph Ukel Abango
  USAP Representative
  
  Mr Hussein Abdelbagi Akol
  SSPM Head of Delegation
  
  Peter GatKroth Note: This signature was in the place of this name
  Gen. Bapiny Montul
  SSLM Head of Delegation
  
  Hon Kornelio Kon Ngu
  National Alliance Political Parties
  
  Hon. Peter Mayen Majongdit
  Umbrella Parties, Head of Delegation
  
  Hon. Wilson Lodiong Sebit
  ANC Representative
  
  Hon. Martin Tako Moyi
  UDS Representative
• Third parties

  II. STAKEHOLDERS:
  Bishop Emeritus Enock Tombe Stephen Loro
  Faith Based Leader
  
  Prof. Moses Macar Kacuol
  Eminent Persons
  
  Dr Koiti Emmily
  Representative of Youth of South Sudan
  
  Mr Simon Akuei Deng
  Representative of Business Community of South Sudan
  
  Sheik Mohamed Hassan Morjan
  Faith Based Leader
  
  Mrs.Amer Manyok Deng,
  Representative of Women's Bloc of South Sudan
  
  Hon. Alokir Malual Aguer
  Representative of Civil Society of South Sudan
  
  Mr Akouch Nyanhom
  Representative of Civil Society Alliance
  
  Prof. Pauline Elaine Riak
  Representative of Academia
  
  Mr Biel Boutros Biel
  Civil Society Delegate
  
  Mr Edmund Yakani
  Civil Society Delegate
  
  Madam Rebecca Garang
  Ms Rita M. Lopidia,
  Civil Society Delegate
  
  Mr Rajab John Simon Mohandis
  Civil Society Delegate
  
  Ms Sarah Nyanath Elijah
  Civil Society Delegate
  
  Mr Alikaya Aligo Samson
  Concerned South Sudanese
  
  III. THE GUARANTORS:
  A) IGAD Heads of State and Government
• Description

  The High-Level Revitalization Forum Addendum to the Agreement on the Cessation of Hostilities, Protection of Civilians, and Humanitarian Access, signed on 22 May 2018 in Addis Ababa, aims to enhance the implementation of the original agreement signed on 21 December 2017 among South Sudanese parties. This addendum emphasizes the operationalization of the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanism (CTSAMM) to monitor and ensure compliance with the ceasefire and facilitate the full implementation of the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (ARCSS). It builds on the ARCSS's provisions for a permanent ceasefire and transitional security arrangements, establishing a structured monitoring mechanism to foster accountability and confidence among the parties involved.

• Agreement document

  SS_220802_Addendum to the Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities, Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Access | 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

HIGH-LEVEL REVITALIZATION FORUM

CONTINUATION OF PHASE II

ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT ON THE CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES, PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS AND HUMANITARIAN ACCESS

Part I

Whereas on 21 December 2017, the Parties signed the Agreement on the Cessation of Hostilities, Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Access ("the CoH Agreement") as part of the efforts to revitalise the implementation of the Agreement on the Resolution of the conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (ARCSS) and in particular to return to a Permanent Ceasefire between the warring parties;

Recalling that the ARCSSS provided for the establishment of a Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanism (CTSAMM) to monitor the processes of the Permanent Ceasefire, and that the Mechanism has already been operationalized;

Considering the need for effective monitoring of the CoH Agreement, by a mechanism in which all the signatories of the Agreement can participate and through which they can be held accountable;

Recognising that the CTSAMM can play a critical role in monitoring the 'CoH Agreement, and in promoting the full implementation of that Agreement, and fostering confidence in the Parties;

The Parties Agree as follows:

Article 1

Incorporation of Provisions of ARCSS

1.1 The provisions of Chapter 2 on Permanent Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements, of the ARCSS, which are set out in Part Il below are hereby incorporated into the CoH Agreement, and shall become operational in line with the provisions of this Addendum.

1.2 The provisions are:

Article 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3.of Chapter 2, ARCSS.

Article 2

Monitoring Mechanism

2.1. The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanism (CTSAMM) shall be fully operationalized to support the monitoring of the CoH Agreement.

2.2. Within two weeks of the signing of this Addendum, the Board of the CTSAMM shall be established and operationalized in accordance with the provisions in Part Ill of this Addendum.

2.3. Within one week of the signing of this Addendum, CTSAMM shall hold a workshop with the parties in Addis Ababa to finalize the participation of the parties into the CTSAMM sub-bodies and to determine the functions and locations of the sub-bodies.

Part II

PROVISIONS OF THE ARCSS FOR OPERATIONALIZATION

Chapter II, Permanent Ceasefire:

Art. 4: Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements (CTSAMM)

4.1. Upon entry into force of the Permanent Ceasefire the current Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanism (CTSAMM) shall be restructured and reconstituted in accordance with article 11.1 of COHA of 21 December 2017 and shall be responsible for reporting on the progress of the implementation of the Permanent Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements (PCTSA). (See Appendix Il Diagram: Ceasefire Institutions Diagram).

4.2. The restructured and reconstituted CTSAMM, including the national monitors, shall be responsible for monitoring compliance and reporting directly to IGAD Council of Ministers and the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) on the progress of the implementation of the PCTSA and shall last for the duration of the Transitional Period. CTSAMM shall be meeting in Juba*' during the Transitional Period. It shall consist of a Board and Secretariat, both of which are chaired by a representative of IGAD. (See Annex: CTSAMM diagram.)

4.3 The restructured and reconstituted CTSAMM Board membership shall comprise of the representatives of:

4.3.1. Three each from the warring parties (3 x 9);

4.3.2. Former Detainees: one (1);

4.3.3. Other Political Parties: three (3);

4.3.4. Women's bloc: one (1) and other women: one (1);

4.3.5. CSOs: two (2), including one woman;

4.3.6. Youth: two (2);

4.3.7. Business Community: one (1);

4.3.8. Academia: one (1);

4.3.9. Eminent personalities: one (1);

4.3.10. IGAD: three (3);

4.3.11. AU: one (1);

4.3.12. China: one (1);

4.3.13. Troika (United States, United Kingdom, Norway): one (1);

4.3.14. UNMISS: one (1);

4.3.15. IPF: one (1);

4.3.16. EU: one (1).

LIST OF INITIALLING PARTIES FOR ENDORSED PROVISIONS

SECOND PHASE OF HLRF

Addis Ababa, 22 May 2018

I. THE PARTIES:

Hon. Nhial Deng Nhial

TGoNU Head of Delegation

Gen. Thomas Cirilo Swaka

NAS Head of Delegation

Dr Lam Akol Ajawin

NDM Head of Delegation

Hon. Henry Dilah Odwar

SPLM/A -10 Head of Delegation

Hon. Pagan Amun Okiech

For the SPLM - FDs

Hon. Gabriel Changson Chang

FDP/SSAF Head of Delegation

Mr Denay Chagor

SSUM Head of Delegation

Col. Joseph Bangasi Bakosoro

SSNMC Head of Delegation

Dr Hakim Dario

PDM Head of Delegation

Hon Stewart Sorobo Budia

UDP Head of Delegation

Hon. Ustaz Joseph Ukel Abango

USAP Representative

Mr Hussein Abdelbagi Akol

SSPM Head of Delegation

Peter GatKroth Note:

This signature was in the place of this name

Gen. Bapiny Montul

SSLM Head of Delegation

Hon Kornelio Kon Ngu

National Alliance Political Parties

Hon. Peter Mayen Majongdit

Umbrella Parties, Head of Delegation

Hon. Wilson Lodiong Sebit

ANC Representative

Hon. Martin Tako Moyi

UDS Representative

II. STAKEHOLDERS:

Bishop Emeritus Enock Tombe Stephen Loro

Faith Based Leader

Prof. Moses Macar Kacuol

Eminent Persons

Dr Koiti Emmily

Representative of Youth of South Sudan

Mr Simon Akuei Deng

Representative of Business Community of South Sudan

Sheik Mohamed Hassan Morjan

Faith Based Leader

Mrs.Amer Manyok Deng, Representative of Women's Bloc of South Sudan

Hon. Alokir Malual Aguer

Representative of Civil Society of South Sudan

Mr Akouch Nyanhom

Representative of Civil Society Alliance

Prof. Pauline Elaine Riak

Representative of Academia

Mr Biel Boutros Biel

Civil Society Delegate

Mr Edmund Yakani

Civil Society Delegate

Madam Rebecca Garang

Ms Rita M. Lopidia,

Civil Society Delegate

Mr Rajab John Simon Mohandis

Civil Society Delegate

Ms Sarah Nyanath Elijah

Civil Society Delegate

Mr Alikaya Aligo Samson

Concerned South Sudanese

III. THE GUARANTORS:

A) IGAD Heads of State and Government