Agreement between the Government of Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement on temporary arrangements for the administration and security of the Abyei Area
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Agreement between the Government of Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement on temporary arrangements for the administration and security of the Abyei AreaDate
20 Jun 2011Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreedInterim arrangement
YesAgreement/conflict level
Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( )Stage
Framework/substantive - partialConflict nature
Government/territoryPeace process
Kordofan - Blue Nile - Abyei processParties
Idress Abdel Gadir, Government of Sudan; Pagan Amum Okiech, Sudan People's Liberation MovementThird parties
Witnessed by: Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki, African Union High Level Implementation PanelDescription
An agreement on administration and security arrangement for Abyei Area, which include the devolution of power to the Abyei Area Administration, with oversight from the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee, as well as the demilitarisation of the Area with the exception of the UN-authorised and Ethiopian-provided Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA). The parties also reaffirmed their commitment to resolve the final status of Abyei peacefully, and with the consideration of African Union High Level Implementation Panel proposals on the matter.
Agreement document
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 personsGroups→Refugees/displaced persons→SubstantivePage 7, (VI) Humanitarian Activities
36. All displaced former residents of Abyei have the right to return to their former places of residence. The Parties shall facilitate the rapid return of IDPs.
38. The Parties shall make a joint appeal for assistance for return and rehabilitation of people displace or otherwise affected by the conflict, including assistance to those who have lost livelihoods, income or assets. - 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 configurationPage 2, Introduction
1. This Agreement between the Government of Sudan (GoS) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) (hereinafter, the Parties) provides for temporary administrative arrangements for Abyei Area and for the redeployment of Sudanese military forces (Sudan Armed Forces and Sudan People's Liberation Army) from Abyei Area, immediately consequent on the deployment of an Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA) composed of Ethiopian troops.
Page 8, (VIII) Process for Resolution of the Final Status of Abyei
40. The Parties reiterate their commitment to resolve peacefully the final status of Abyei, and shall therefore consider, in good faith, proposals that the African Union High Level Implementation Panel shall make to resolve this matter. The Panel shall be advised by the President of Sudan and the President of the Government of Southern Sudan, on the timeframe within which to present its proposals. - 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 delimitationPage 2, Introduction
2. The Provisions of this agreement shall not prejudge the final status of Abyei Area whose borders have been defined by the Permanent Court of Arbitration. Except as modified by the terms herein, this Agreement respects the provisions of the Protocol on the Resolution of the Abyei Conflict (Abyei Protocol). The 1 January 1956 line between the north and the south will be inviolate, unless changed as a result of the outcome of the referendum foreseen in the Abyei Protocol or other decisions of the Parties on the final status of Abyei. - Cross-border provision
No specific mention.
Governance
- Political institutions (new or reformed)Governance→Political institutions (new or reformed)→Temporary new institutionsPage 2, Introduction
1. This Agreement between the Government of Sudan (GoS) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) (hereinafter, the Parties) provides for temporary administrative arrangements for Abyei Area and for the redeployment of Sudanese military forces (Sudan Armed Forces and Sudan People's Liberation Army) from Abyei Area, immediately consequent on the deployment of an Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA) composed of Ethiopian troops.
Page 2, Introduction
2. The Provisions of this agreement shall not prejudge the final status of Abyei Area whose borders have been defined by the Permanent Court of Arbitration. Except as modified by the terms herein, this Agreement respects the provisions of the Protocol on the Resolution of the Abyei Conflict (Abyei Protocol). The 1 January 1956 line between the north and the south will be inviolate, unless changed as a result of the outcome of the referendum foreseen in the Abyei Protocol or other decisions of the Parties on the final status of Abyei.
Page 2-3, (I) Abyei Area Administration
[Establishes Abyei Administration; see Power-sharing for mechanism of governance]
Page 3, (I) Abyei Area Administration
6. The Abyei Area Administration shall exercise those powers contained in the Abyei Protocol paragraph 2.5, with the exception of subparagraph 2.5.2, ("supervise and promote security and stability in the area") which shall be deleted, with the powers transferred to the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee (AJOC) see (II) below.
Page 3, (I) Abyei Area Administration
9. The Parties shall constitute a committee to nominate and agree on the Abyei Area Administration including the chief Administrator and Deputy Chief Administrator, by 22nd Jun 2011. The Parties shall exchange their respective nominations by no later than the 21st.
Page 3, (II) Abyei Joint Oversight Committee
10. There shall be established an Abyei Joint Oversight Committee (AJOC) which shall be composed of four members. Each Party shall appoint two members to the committee. Two members of the committee shall serve as joint hairs, one nominated by each Party.
Page 3, (II) Abyei Joint Oversight Committee
11. The African Union Commission Chairperson shall appoint a non-voting member as a facilitator to assist the work of the AJOC.
Page 3, (II) Abyei Joint Oversight Committee
12. The ISFA Force Commander shall attend the AJOC as a non-voting member when security matters are under discussion.
Page 4, (II) Abyei Joint Oversight Committee
13. The AJOC shall exercise, on behalf of the President of Sudan and the President of South Sudan, a political and administrative oversight of the Executive Council, and shall submit a monthly report to the President of Sudan and the President of South Sudan, for as long as this mechanism remains in place.
Page 4, (II) Abyei Joint Oversight Committee
14. The AJOC shall, in accordance with paragraph 6 of this Agreement, assume those powers allocated to the Abyei Executive Council in sub-paragraph 2.5.2. of the Abyei Protocol.
Page 4, (II) Abyei Joint Oversight Committee
15. The Presidents may jointly direct the AJOC to deal with any matter relating to Abyei, including in the case of deadlock in the Executive Council.
Page 4, (II) Abyei Joint Oversight Committee
16. In the event of dealock within the AJOC, the AJOC Co-Chairs may refer any question to the Presidents for their guidance. The opinions and recommendations of the non-voting member of the AJOC shall be forwarded along with the referral.
Page 4, (II) Abyei Joint Oversight Committee
17. The Executive Council shall submit a weekly report to the AJOC, giving an overall picture of the situation in the Abyei Area, including security-related matters.
Page 4, (II) Abyei Joint Oversight Committee
18. The AJOC may direct the Executive Council or any official or committee of the Abyei Area to provide it with a report on any matters within its powers. The AJOC may hold meetings with the Executive Council to discuss any matter within its mandate.
Page 5, (IV) Security Arrangements
24. The JMOC will submit reports to the AJOC.
Page 8, (VIII) Process for Resolution of the Final Status of Abyei
40. The Parties reiterate their commitment to resolve peacefully the final status of Abyei, and shall therefore consider, in good faith, proposals that the African Union High Level Implementation Panel shall make to resolve this matter. The Panel shall be advised by the President of Sudan and the President of the Government of Southern Sudan, on the timeframe within which to present its proposals.
Page 8, (VIII) Process for Resolution of the Final Status of Abyei
41. This Agreement and the Abyei Protocol (except modified by the terms herein) shall continue to apply until such time as the final status of Abyei has been resolved.
Page 8, (VIII) Process for Resolution of the Final Status of Abyei
42. Any question regarding the interpretation of this Agreement shall be determined by the AJOC. In the event that the AJOC fails to agree on an interpretation, the Co-Chairs may refer the question to the Presidents for their joint resolution. - Elections
No specific mention.
- Electoral commission
No specific mention.
- Political parties reform
No specific mention.
- Civil societyPage 6, (V) Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA)
27. The ISFA shall be established to undertake the following roles: [...]
f. Facilitation and protection of humanitarian assistance;
Page 7, (VI) Humanitarian Activities
37. The Parties shall ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches those in need and shall facilitate the work of the United Nations and other humanitarian agencies.
Page 7, (VI) Humanitarian Activities
38. The Parties shall make a joint appeal for assistance for return and rehabilitation of people displace or otherwise affected by the conflict, including assistance to those who have lost livelihoods, income or assets. - Traditional/religious leaders
No specific mention.
- Public administration
No specific mention.
- Constitution
No specific mention.
Power sharing
- Political power sharingPower sharing→Political power sharing→GeneralSub-state levelPage 4, (II) Abyei Joint Oversight Committee
13. The AJOC shall exercise, on behalf of the President of Sudan and the President of South Sudan, a political and administrative oversight of the Executive Council, and shall submit a monthly report to the President of Sudan and the President of South Sudan, for as long as this mechanism remains in place.
Page 2, Introduction
1. This Agreement between the Government of Sudan (GoS) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) (hereinafter, the Parties) provides for temporary administrative arrangements for Abyei Area and for the redeployment of Sudanese military forces (Sudan Armed Forces and Sudan People's Liberation Army) from Abyei Area, immediately consequent on the deployment of an Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA) composed of Ethiopian troops.
Page 2, (I) Abyei Area Administration
4. The Abyei Area Administration shall consist of a Chief Administrator, a Deputy Chief Administrator and five heads of departments.
Page 3, (I) Abyei Area Administration
6. The Abyei Area Administration shall exercise those powers contained in the Abyei Protocol paragraph 2.5, with the exception of subparagraph 2.5.2, ("supervise and promote security and stability in the area") which shall be deleted, with the powers transferred to the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee (AJOC) see (II) below.
Page 4, (II) Abyei Joint Oversight Committee
13. The AJOC shall exercise, on behalf of the President of Sudan and the President of South Sudan, a political and administrative oversight of the Executive Council, and shall submit a monthly report to the President of Sudan and the President of South Sudan, for as long as this mechanism remains in place.Power sharing→Political power sharing→Executive coalitionSub-state levelPage 3, (II) Abyei Joint Oversight Committee
10. There shall be established an Abyei Joint Oversight Committee (AJOC) which shall be composed of four members. Each Party shall appoint two members to the committee. Two members of the committee shall serve as joint chairs, one nominated by each Party.
Page 4, (II) Abyei Joint Oversight Committee
13. The AJOC shall exercise, on behalf of the President of Sudan and the President of South Sudan, a political and administrative oversight of the Executive Council, and shall submit a monthly report to the President of Sudan and the President of South Sudan, for as long as this mechanism remains in place.
Page 4, (II) Abyei Joint Oversight Committee
14. The AJOC shall, in accordance with paragraph 6 of this Agreement, assume those powers allocated to the Abyei Executive Council in sub-paragraph 2.5.2. of the Abyei Protocol.Power sharing→Political power sharing→Other proportionalitySub-state levelPage 2, (I) Abyei Area Administration
4. The Abyei Area Administration shall consist of a Chief Administrator, a Deputy Chief Administrator and five heads of departments.
Page 2, (I) Abyei Area Administration
5. The Chief Administrator shall be a nominee of the SPLM, agreed by the GoS. The Deputy chief Administrator shall be nominee of the GoS, agreed by the SPLM. In each instance, the nominating Party shall make three nominations for each positions, from which the other Party must agree one. Of the five heads of department, three shall be nominees of the SPLM, and two shall be nominees of the GoS.
Page 3, (I) Abyei Area Administration
6. The Abyei Area Administration shall exercise those powers contained in the Abyei Protocol paragraph 2.5, with the exception of subparagraph 2.5.2, ("supervise and promote security and stability in the area") which shall be deleted, with the powers transferred to the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee (AJOC) see (II) below.
Page 3, (I) Abyei Area Administration
8. The Abyei Area Council shall continue to be composed of twenty members consistent with the Abyei Protocol. The Chairperson of the Council shall be elected by the members of the Council from a list of three (3) persons nominated by the GoS.
Page 3, (I) Abyei Area Administration
9. The Parties shall constitute a committee to nominate and agree on the Abyei Area Administration including the chief Administrator and Deputy Chief Administrator, by 22nd Jun 2011. The Parties shall exchange their respective nominations by no later than the 21st.Power sharing→Political power sharing→Form of 'veto' or communal majoritySub-state levelPage 3, (I) Abyei Area Administration
7. Decisions of the Executive Council shall be made by consensus. A quorum of the Executive Council shall be five members present.
Page 4, (II) Abyei Joint Oversight Committee
15. The Presidents may jointly direct the AJOC to deal with any matter relating to Abyei, including in the case of deadlock in the Executive Council.
Page 4, (II) Abyei Joint Oversight Committee
16. In the event of dealock within the AJOC, the AJOC Co-Chairs may refer any question to the Presidents for their guidance. The opinions and recommendations of the non-voting member of the AJOC shall be forwarded along with the referral.Power sharing→Political power sharing→International involvementSub-state levelPage 3, (II) Abyei Joint Oversight Committee
11. The African Union Commission Chairperson shall appoint a non-voting member as a facilitator to assist the work of the AJOC. - Territorial power sharingPower sharing→Territorial power sharing→Autonomous regionsPage 2, Introduction
1. This Agreement between the Government of Sudan (GoS) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) (hereinafter, the Parties) provides for temporary administrative arrangements for Abyei Area and for the redeployment of Sudanese military forces (Sudan Armed Forces and Sudan People's Liberation Army) from Abyei Area, immediately consequent on the deployment of an Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA) composed of Ethiopian troops.
Page 2, Introduction
2. The Provisions of this agreement shall not prejudge the final status of Abyei Area whose borders have been defined by the Permanent Court of Arbitration. Except as modified by the terms herein, this Agreement respects the provisions of the Protocol on the Resolution of the Abyei Conflict (Abyei Protocol). The 1 January 1956 line between the north and the south will be inviolate, unless changed as a result of the outcome of the referendum foreseen in the Abyei Protocol or other decisions of the Parties on the final status of Abyei.
Page 2, (I) Abyei Area Administration
4. The Abyei Area Administration shall consist of a Chief Administrator, a Deputy Chief Administrator and five heads of departments.
Page 2, (I) Abyei Area Administration
5. The Chief Administrator shall be a nominee of the SPLM, agreed by the GoS. The Deputy chief Administrator shall be nominee of the GoS, agreed by the SPLM. In each instance, the nominating Party shall make three nominations for each positions, from which the other Party must agree one. Of the five heads of department, three shall be nominees of the SPLM, and two shall be nominees of the GoS.
Page 3, (I) Abyei Area Administration
6. The Abyei Area Administration shall exercise those powers contained in the Abyei Protocol paragraph 2.5, with the exception of subparagraph 2.5.2, ("supervise and promote security and stability in the area") which shall be deleted, with the powers transferred to the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee (AJOC) see (II) below.
Page 3, (I) Abyei Area Administration
7. Decisions of the Executive Council shall be made by consensus. A quorum of the Executive Council shall be five members present.
Page 3, (I) Abyei Area Administration
8. The Abyei Area Council shall continue to be composed of twenty members consistent with the Abyei Protocol. The Chairperson of the Council shall be elected by the members of the Council from a list of three (3) persons nominated by the GoS.
Page 3, (I) Abyei Area Administration
9. The Parties shall constitute a committee to nominate and agree on the Abyei Area Administration including the chief Administrator and Deputy Chief Administrator, by 22nd Jun 2011. The Parties shall exchange their respective nominations by no later than the 21st.
Page 3, (II) Abyei Joint Oversight Committee
10. There shall be established an Abyei Joint Oversight Committee (AJOC) which shall be composed of four members. Each Party shall appoint two members to the committee. Two members of the committee shall serve as joint hairs, one nominated by each Party.
Page 4, (II) Abyei Joint Oversight Committee
13. The AJOC shall exercise, on behalf of the President of Sudan and the President of South Sudan, a political and administrative oversight of the Executive Council, and shall submit a monthly report to the President of Sudan and the President of South Sudan, for as long as this mechanism remains in place.
Page 4, (II) Abyei Joint Oversight Committee
14. The AJOC shall, in accordance with paragraph 6 of this Agreement, assume those powers allocated to the Abyei Executive Council in sub-paragraph 2.5.2. of the Abyei Protocol.
Page 4, (II) Abyei Joint Oversight Committee
15. The Presidents may jointly direct the AJOC to deal with any matter relating to Abyei, including in the case of deadlock in the Executive Council.
Page 4, (II) Abyei Joint Oversight Committee
16. In the event of dealock within the AJOC, the AJOC Co-Chairs may refer any question to the Presidents for their guidance. The opinions and recommendations of the non-voting member of the AJOC shall be forwarded along with the referral.
Page 4, (II) Abyei Joint Oversight Committee
18. The AJOC may direct the Executive Council or any official or committee of the Abyei Area to provide it with a report on any matters within its powers. The AJOC may hold meetings with the Executive Council to discuss any matter within its mandate. - Economic power sharingPower sharing→Economic power sharing→Sharing of resourcesPage 4, (III) Finance
19. The Abyei Area Executive Council shall draw up a budget for review and approval by the Abyei Area Council. The GoS and GOSS shall jointly finance that budget. - Military power sharingPower sharing→Military power sharing→ProportionalityPage 5, (IV) Security Arrangements
22. A Joint Military Observer Committee (JMOC), consisting of an equal number of observers from the two Parties shall be stationed in Abyei. The Force Commander of ISFA shall chair the JMOC. The JMOC shall liaise with carrying out its functions.
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 rightsHuman rights and equality→Civil and political rights→Freedom of movementPage 7, (VII) Pastoralist Migration
39. Consistent with the Abyei Protocol, pastoral nomads shall enjoy rights of migration and access to pasture and water in accordance with traditional migration routes in the Abyei area. - 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/accessPage 6, (V) Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA)
27. The ISFA shall be established to undertake the following roles: [...]
f. Facilitation and protection of humanitarian assistance; - Protection measuresRights related issues→Protection measures→OtherPage 6, (V) Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA)
27. The ISFA shall be established to undertake the following roles: [...]
f. Facilitation and protection of humanitarian assistance;
Page 5, (IV) Security Arrangements
23. The military shall form Joint Military Observer Teams. The military observers shall be unarmed. They shall be protected by the ISFA.
Page 5, (IV) Security Arrangements
24. The JMOC will submit reports to the AJOC.
Page 6, (V) Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA)
27. The ISFA shall be established to undertake the following roles:
a. Monitoring and verification;
b. Protection of monitoring teams;
c. Security within Abyei area;
d. Protection of the borders of Abyei from incursions by unauthorised elements
e. Support and capacity building to Abyei Police Service;
f. Facilitation and protection of humanitarian assistance;
g. Protection of civilians under imminent threat. - OtherPage 7, (VI) Humanitarian Activities
36. All displaced former residents of Abyei have the right to return to their former places of residence. The Parties shall facilitate the rapid return of IDPs.
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 reconstructionSocio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Humanitarian assistancePage 6, (V) Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA)
27. The ISFA shall be established to undertake the following roles: [...]
f. Facilitation and protection of humanitarian assistance;
Page 7, (VI) Humanitarian Activities
36. All displaced former residents of Abyei have the right to return to their former places of residence. The Parties shall facilitate the rapid return of IDPs.
Page 7, (VI) Humanitarian Activities
37. The Parties shall ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches those in need and shall facilitate the work of the United Nations and other humanitarian agencies.
Page 7, (VI) Humanitarian Activities
38. The Parties shall make a joint appeal for assistance for return and rehabilitation of people displace or otherwise affected by the conflict, including assistance to those who have lost livelihoods, income or assets. - 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
No specific mention.
- Pastoralist/nomadism rightsPage 5, (IV) Security Arrangements
26. A special unit of the Abyei Police Service shall deal with the particular issues arising from nomadic migration including accompanying nomads within the Abyei Area on their annual migrations.
Page 7, (VII) Pastoralist Migration
39. Consistent with the Abyei Protocol, pastoral nomads shall enjoy rights of migration and access to pasture and water in accordance with traditional migration routes in the Abyei area. - Cultural heritage
No specific mention.
- Environment
No specific mention.
- Water or riparian rights or accessPage 7, (VII) Pastoralist Migration
39. Consistent with the Abyei Protocol, pastoral nomads shall enjoy rights of migration and access to pasture and water in accordance with traditional migration routes in the Abyei area.
Security sector
- Security GuaranteesPage 2, Introduction
1. This Agreement between the Government of Sudan (GoS) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) (hereinafter, the Parties) provides for temporary administrative arrangements for Abyei Area and for the redeployment of Sudanese military forces (Sudan Armed Forces and Sudan People's Liberation Army) from Abyei Area, immediately consequent on the deployment of an Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA) composed of Ethiopian troops.
Page 3, (I) Abyei Area Administration
6. The Abyei Area Administration shall exercise those powers contained in the Abyei Protocol paragraph 2.5, with the exception of subparagraph 2.5.2, ("supervise and promote security and stability in the area") which shall be deleted, with the powers transferred to the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee (AJOC) see (II) below.
Page 3, (II) Abyei Joint Oversight Committee
12. The ISFA Force Commander shall attend the AJOC as a non-voting member when security matters are under discussion.
Page 4, (II) Abyei Joint Oversight Committee
14. The AJOC shall, in accordance with paragraph 6 of this Agreement, assume those powers allocated to the Abyei Executive Council in sub-paragraph 2.5.2. of the Abyei Protocol.
Page 4, (II) Abyei Joint Oversight Committee
17. The Executive Council shall submit a weekly report to the AJOC, giving an overall picture of the situation in the Abyei Area, including security-related matters.
Page 5, (IV) Security Arrangements
20. With the exception of ISFA, the Abyei Area shall be demilitarized. Any SAF and SPLA forces shall redeploy out of the Area. Henceforth, all other forces, apart from the ISFA shall remain outside of the boundaries of Abyei Area, as defined by the Permanent Court of Arbitration.
Page 5, (IV) Security Arrangements
21. As soon as authorised by the United Nations, the ISFA shall deploy in the Abyei Area.
Page 5, (IV) Security Arrangements
22. A Joint Military Observer Committee (JMOC), consisting of an equal number of observers from the two Parties shall be stationed in Abyei. The Force Commander of ISFA shall chair the JMOC. The JMOC shall liaise with carrying out its functions.
Page 5, (IV) Security Arrangements
23. The military shall form Joint Military Observer Teams. The military observers shall be unarmed. They shall be protected by the ISFA.
Page 5, (IV) Security Arrangements
24. The JMOC will submit reports to the AJOC.
Page 6, (V) Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA)
27. The ISFA shall be established to undertake the following roles:
a. Monitoring and verification;
b. Protection of monitoring teams;
c. Security within Abyei area;
d. Protection of the borders of Abyei from incursions by unauthorised elements
e. Support and capacity building to Abyei Police Service;
f. Facilitation and protection of humanitarian assistance;
g. Protection of civilians under imminent threat.
Page 6, (V) Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA)
28. The Government of Sudan, the SPLM and the UN shall constitute a joint committee with the Government of Ethiopia to draft the mandate for ISFA, based upon the roles specified in paragraph 27 of this Agreement. The draft shall be submitted to the UN Security Council. The committee shall complete its work no later than 21st June 2011.
Page 6, (V) Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA)
29. The Government of Sudan and the SPLM will request the UN Security council to approve the deployment and mandate of the ISFA, with the understanding that the mandate referred to in paragraph 27 of this Agreement shall not be changed without the agreement of the GoS, the SPLM and the Government of Ethiopia.
Page 6, (V) Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA)
30. The ISFA shall consist of one brigade (armoured) provided by the Ethiopian National Defense Force. The Force Commander shall be an Ethiopian officer of the rank of Brigadier General or above.
Page 6, (V) Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA)
31. The ISFA shall be deployed and financed by the UN on the basis of the above mandate.
Page 7, (V) Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA)
32. The ISFA shall work to implement this mandate in collaboration with the Parties, Abyei Area Administration and AJOC. It shall be led by a Force Commander who shall report to the UN.
Page 7, (V) Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA)
33. The ISFA Force Commander shall brief the AJOC regularly on the situation pertinent to his responsibility.
Page 7, (V) Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA)
34. Immediately on the authorisation from the UN Security Council, an ISFA advance team shall be despatched to the Abyei Area to finalize detailed deployment plans, the plans for the establishment of the Joint Military Observation Committee, and the details for the demilitarisation of the Area.
Page 7, (V) Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA)
35. The ISFA will be deployed according the schedule contained in Annex A.
Page 10, Annex A: Timeline of Activities
D-Day: United Nations Security Council authorisation
D+1: Deployment of Advance Party (Advon1) to Abyei
D+3: Completion of Rules of Engagement and Status of Force Agreements
D+5: Deployment Advon2
D+9: Deployment of main body
D+10-13: Relief in place (redeployment and handover of responsibility) - Ceasefire
No specific mention.
- PolicePage 5, (IV) Security Arrangements
25. An Abyei Police Service shall be established. The AJOC shall determine its size and composition.
Page 5, (IV) Security Arrangements
26. A special unit of the Abyei Police Service shall deal with the particular issues arising from nomadic migration including accompanying nomads within the Abyei Area on their annual migrations.
Page 6, (V) Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA)
27. The ISFA shall be established to undertake the following roles: [...]
e. Support and capacity building to Abyei Police Service; - Armed forcesPage 2, Introduction
1. This Agreement between the Government of Sudan (GoS) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) (hereinafter, the Parties) provides for temporary administrative arrangements for Abyei Area and for the redeployment of Sudanese military forces (Sudan Armed Forces and Sudan People's Liberation Army) from Abyei Area, immediately consequent on the deployment of an Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA) composed of Ethiopian troops.
Page 5, (IV) Security Arrangements
20. With the exception of ISFA, the Abyei Area shall be demilitarized. Any SAF and SPLA forces shall redeploy out of the Area. Henceforth, all other forces, apart from the ISFA shall remain outside of the boundaries of Abyei Area, as defined by the Permanent Court of Arbitration. - DDRSecurity sector→DDR→Demilitarisation provisionsPage 5, (IV) Security Arrangements
20. With the exception of ISFA, the Abyei Area shall be demilitarized. Any SAF and SPLA forces shall redeploy out of the Area. Henceforth, all other forces, apart from the ISFA shall remain outside of the boundaries of Abyei Area, as defined by the Permanent Court of Arbitration. - Intelligence services
No specific mention.
- Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forcesPage 6, (V) Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA)
27. The ISFA shall be established to undertake the following roles: [...]
d. Protection of the borders of Abyei from incursions by unauthorised elements
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Page 2, Introduction
1. This Agreement between the Government of Sudan (GoS) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) (hereinafter, the Parties) provides for temporary administrative arrangements for Abyei Area and for the redeployment of Sudanese military forces (Sudan Armed Forces and Sudan People's Liberation Army) from Abyei Area, immediately consequent on the deployment of an Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA) composed of Ethiopian troops.
Page 5, (IV) Security Arrangements
20. With the exception of ISFA, the Abyei Area shall be demilitarized. Any SAF and SPLA forces shall redeploy out of the Area. Henceforth, all other forces, apart from the ISFA shall remain outside of the boundaries of Abyei Area, as defined by the Permanent Court of Arbitration. - 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.
- VictimsPage 7, (VI) Humanitarian Activities
38. The Parties shall make a joint appeal for assistance for return and rehabilitation of people displace or otherwise affected by the conflict, including assistance to those who have lost livelihoods, income or assets. - Missing persons
No specific mention.
- Reparations
No specific mention.
- Reconciliation
No specific mention.
Implementation
- UN signatory
No specific mention.
- Other international signatoryWitnessed by: Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki, African Union High Level Implementation Panel
- Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
- International mission/force/similarPage 2, Introduction
1. This Agreement between the Government of Sudan (GoS) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) (hereinafter, the Parties) provides for temporary administrative arrangements for Abyei Area and for the redeployment of Sudanese military forces (Sudan Armed Forces and Sudan People's Liberation Army) from Abyei Area, immediately consequent on the deployment of an Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA) composed of Ethiopian troops.
Page 5, (IV) Security Arrangements
21. As soon as authorised by the United Nations, the ISFA shall deploy in the Abyei Area.
Page 6, (V) Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA)
27. The ISFA shall be established to undertake the following roles:
a. Monitoring and verification;
b. Protection of monitoring teams;
c. Security within Abyei area;
d. Protection of the borders of Abyei from incursions by unauthorised elements
e. Support and capacity building to Abyei Police Service;
f. Facilitation and protection of humanitarian assistance;
g. Protection of civilians under imminent threat.
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28. The Government of Sudan, the SPLM and the UN shall constitute a joint committee with the Government of Ethiopia to draft the mandate for ISFA, based upon the roles specified in paragraph 27 of this Agreement. The draft shall be submitted to the UN Security Council. The committee shall complete its work no later than 21st June 2011.
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29. The Government of Sudan and the SPLM will request the UN Security council to approve the deployment and mandate of the ISFA, with the understanding that the mandate referred to in paragraph 27 of this Agreement shall not be changed without the agreement of the GoS, the SPLM and the Government of Ethiopia.
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30. The ISFA shall consist of one brigade (armoured) provided by the Ethiopian National Defense Force. The Force Commander shall be an Ethiopian officer of the rank of Brigadier General or above.
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31. The ISFA shall be deployed and financed by the UN on the basis of the above mandate.
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32. The ISFA shall work to implement this mandate in collaboration with the Parties, Abyei Area Administration and AJOC. It shall be led by a Force Commander who shall report to the UN.
Page 7, (V) Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA)
33. The ISFA Force Commander shall brief the AJOC regularly on the situation pertinent to his responsibility.
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34. Immediately on the authorisation from the UN Security Council, an ISFA advance team shall be despatched to the Abyei Area to finalize detailed deployment plans, the plans for the establishment of the Joint Military Observation Committee, and the details for the demilitarisation of the Area.
Page 7, (V) Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA)
35. The ISFA will be deployed according the schedule contained in Annex A.
Page 10, Annex A: Timeline of Activities
D-Day: United Nations Security Council authorisation
D+1: Deployment of Advance Party (Advon1) to Abyei
D+3: Completion of Rules of Engagement and Status of Force Agreements
D+5: Deployment Advon2
D+9: Deployment of main body
D+10-13: Relief in place (redeployment and handover of responsibility) - Enforcement mechanismPage 2, Introduction
3. The Parties request the African Union and the United Nations to support this Agreement and its implementation.
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43. This Agreement shall come into force upon signature, and shall be implemented in accordance with the timelines indicated in Annex A herein.
Page 10, Annex A: Timeline of Activities
D-Day: United Nations Security Council authorisation
D+1: Deployment of Advance Party (Advon1) to Abyei
D+3: Completion of Rules of Engagement and Status of Force Agreements
D+5: Deployment Advon2
D+9: Deployment of main body
D+10-13: Relief in place (redeployment and handover of responsibility) - Related cases
No specific mention.
- SourcePeacemaker.un.org,. 2015. 'UN Peacemaker'. http://peacemaker.un.org.
Agreement Between The Government of the Republic of Sudan and The Sudan People's Liberation Movement On Temporary Arrangements for the Administration and Security of the Abyei Area
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
20 June 2011
Introduction
l. This Agreement between the Government of Sudan (GoS) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) (hereinafter, the Parties) provides for temporary administrative arrangements for Abyei Area and for the redeployment of Sudanese military forces (Sudan Armed Forces and Sudan People's Liberation Army) from Abyei Area, immediately consequent on the deployment of an Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA) composed of Ethiopian troops.
2. The provisions of this Agreement shall not prejudge the final status of Abyei Area whose borders have been defined by the Permanent Court of Arbitration.
Except as modified by the terms herein, this Agreement respects the provisions of the Protocol on the Resolution of the Abyei Conflict (the Abyei Protocol).
The 1 January 1956 line between the north and the south will be inviolate, unless changed as a result of the outcome of the referendum foreseen in the Abyei Protocol or other decision of the Parties on the final status of Abyei.
3. The Parties request the African Union and the United Nations to support this Agreement and its implementation.
(I) Abyei Area Administration
4. The Abyei Area Administration shall consist of a Chief Administrator, a Deputy Chief Administrator and five heads of department.
5. The Chief Administrator shall be a nominee of the SPLM, agreed by the GoS. The Deputy Chief Administrator shall be a nominee of the GoS, agreed by the SPLM.
In each instance, the nominating Party shall make three nominations for each position, from which the other Party must agree one.
Of the five heads of department, three shall be nominees of the SPLM, and two shall be nominees of the GoS.
6. The Abyei Area Administration shall exercise those powers contained in the Abyei Protocol paragraph 2.5, with the exception of subparagraph 2.5.2, ("supervise and promote security and stability in the area,,) which shall be deleted, with the powers transferred to the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee (AJOC) see (II) below.
7. Decisions of the Executive Council shall be made by consensus.
A quorum of the Executive Council shall be five members present.
8. The Abyei Area Council shall continue to be composed of twenty members consistent with the Abyei Protocol.
The Chairperson of the Council shall be elected by the members of the Council from a list of three (3) persons nominated by the GoS.
9. The Parties shall constitute a committee to nominate and agree on the Abyei Area Administration including the Chief Administrator and Deputy Chief Administrator, by 22nd June 2011.
The Parties shall exchange their respective nominations by no later than the 21st.
(II) Abyei Joint Oversight Committee
10. There shall be established an Abyei Joint Oversight Committee (AJOC) which shall be composed of four members.
Each Party shall appoint two members to the committee.
Two members of the committee shall serve as joint chairs, one nominated by each Party.
11. The African Union Commission Chairperson shall appoint a non-voting member as a facilitator to assist the work of the AJOC.
12. The TSFA Force Commander shall attend the AJOC as a non-voting member when security matters are under discussion.
13. The AJOC shall exercise, on behalf of the President of Sudan and the President of South Sudan, political and administrative oversight of the Executive Council, and shall submit a monthly report to the President of Sudan and the President of South Sudan, for as long as this mechanism remains in place.
14. The AJOC shall, in accordance with paragraph 6 of this Agreement, assume those powers allocated to the Abyei Executive Council in subparagraph 2.5.2 of the Abyei Protocol.
15. The Presidents may jointly direct the AJOC to deal with any matter relating to Abyei, including in the case of deadlock in the Executive Council.
16. In the event of deadlock within the AJOC, the AJOC Co-Chairs may refer any question to tl1e Presidents for their guidance.
The opinions and recommendations of the non-voting member of the AJOC shall be forwarded along with the referral.
17. The Executive Council shall submit a weekly report to the AJOC, giving an overall picture of the situation in the Abyei Area, including security-related matters.
18. The AJOC may direct the Executive Council or any official or committee of the Abyei Area to provide it with a report on any matters within its powers.
The AJOC may hold meetings with the Executive Council to discuss any matter within its mandate.
(III) Finance
19. The Abyei Area Executive Council shall draw up a budget for review and approval by the Abyei Area Council.
The GoS and GoSS shall jointly finance that budget.
(IV) Security Arrangements
20. With the exception of ISFA1 the Abyei Area shall be demilitarized.
Any SAF and SPLA forces shall redeploy out of the Area.
Henceforth, all other forces, apart from the ISFA shall remain outside of the boundaries of Abyei Area, as defined by the Permanent Court of Arbitration.
21. As soon as authorised by the United Nations, the ISFA shall deploy in the Abyei Area.
22. A Joint Military Observer Committee QMOC), consisting of an equal number of observers from the two Parties shall be stationed in Abyei.
The Force Commander of ISFA shall chair the JMOC.
The ]MOC shall liaise with ISFA in carrying out its functions.
23. The military observers shall form Joint Military Observer Teams.
The military observers shall be unarmed.
They shall be protected by the ISFA.
24. The ]MOC will submit reports to the AJOC.
25. An Abyei Police Service shall be established.
The AJOC shall determine its size and composition.
26. A special unit of the Abyei Police Service shall deal with the particular issues arising from nomadic migration including accompanying nomads within the Abyei Area on their annual migrations.
(V) Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA)
27. The ISFA shall be established to undertake the following roles:
a. Monitoring and verification;
b. Protection of monitoring teams;
c. Security within Abyei area;
d. Protection of the borders of Abyei from incursions by unauthorised elements;
c. Support and capacity building to Abyei Police Service;
f. Facilitation and protection of humanitarian assistance;
g. Protection of civilians under imminent threat.
28. The Government of Sudan, the SPLM and the UN shall constitute a joint committee with the Government of Ethiopia to draft the mandate for ISFA, based upon the roles specified in paragraph 2 7 of this Agreement.
The draft shall be submitted to the UN Security Council.
The committee shall complete its work no later than 21st June 2011.
29. The Government of Sudan and the SPLM will request the UN Security Council to approve the deployment and mandate of the ISFA, with the understanding that the mandate referred to in paragraph 27 of this Agreement shall not be changed without the agreement of the GoS, the SPLM and the Government of Ethiopia.
30. The ISFA shall consist of one brigade (armoured) provided by the Ethiopian National Defence Force.
The Force Commander shall be an Ethiopian officer of the rank of Brigad icr General or above.
31. The ISFA shall be deployed and financed by the UN on the basis of the above mandate.
32. The ISFA shall work to implement this mandate in collaboration with the Parties, Abyei Area Administration and AJOC.
It shall be led by a Force Commander who shall report to the UN.
33. The ISFA Force Commander shall brief the AJOC regularly on the situation pertinent to his responsibility.
34. Immediately on the authorisation from the UN Security Council, an ISFA advance team shall be despatched to the Abyei Area to finalize detailed deployment plans, the plans for the establishment of the Joint Military Observation Committee, and the details for the demilitarization of the Area.
35. The ISFA will be deployed according to the schedule contained in Annex A.
(VI) Humanitarian Activities
36. All displaced former residents of Abyei have the right to return to their former places of residence.
The Parties shall facilitate the rapid return of IDPs.
37. The Parties shall ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches those in need and shall facilitate the work of the United Nations and other humanitarian agencies.
38. The Parties shall make a joint appeal for assistance for return and rehabilitation of people displaced or otherwise affected by the conflict, including assistance to those who have lost Livelihoods, income or assets.
(VII) Pastoralist Migration
39. Consistent with the Abyei Protocol, pastoral nomads shall enjoy rights of migration and access to pasture and water in accordance with traditional migration routes in the Abyei Area.
(VIII) Process for Resolution of the Final Status of Abyei
40. The Parties reiterate their commitment to resolve peacefully the final status of Abyei, and shall therefore consider, in good faith, proposals that the African Union High Level Implementation Panel shall make to resolve this matter.
The Panel.
shall be advised by the President of Sudan and the President of the Government o f Southern Sudan, on the timeframe within which to present its proposals.
41. This Agreement and the Abyei Protocol (except as modified by the terms herein) shall continue to apply until such time as the final status of Abyei has been resolved.
42. Any question regarding the interpretation o f this Agreement shall be determined by the AJOC.
In the event that the AJOC fails to agree on an interpretation, the Co,Chairs may refer the question to the Presidents for their joint resolution.
(IX) Effective Date
43. This Agreement shall come into force upon signature, and shall be implemented in accordance with the timelines indicated in Annex A herein.
Signed on 201h June 2011
Idriss Abdel Gadir
Government of Sudan
Pagan Amum Okiech
Sudan People's
Liberation Movement
Witnessed by
Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki
African Union High Level Implementation Panel