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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.