Annex

Decisions

Extraordinary Meeting of the Joint Political and Security Mechanism between the Republic of Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan

Addis Ababa, 8 March 2013

At the Extraordinary Session of the Joint Political and Security Mechanism (JPSM) held in Addis Ababa on 8 March 2013 chaired by President Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki (Chair of the African Union High Level Implementation Panel), the following decisions were adopted:

Agenda Item

Background and Recommendation

Agenda Item 1:

Introductory Remarks:

Pre meeting agreements:

The agenda was adopted as presented

There was acceptance in principle of the additional JBVMM force requirements outlined by General Somoro Mohammod Younis in January 2013 (Chief of Staff Ethiopian Armed Forces).

Kodugli was accepted as a suitable temporary JBVMM HQ before moving to final location in Abyei.

There was acceptance that there would be no move of the JBVMM HQ to Abyei until the Temporary Arrangements were implemented and accommodation provided by UN.

The Co-Chairs agreed on modalities for implementation of security arrangements and agreed to sign:

The Decisions of JPSM

Enclosure 1:

Implementation Plan

Enclosure 2:

Concerns and Complaints V5

Enclosure 3:

Security Matrix V7

Agenda Item 2:

Updated Implementation Plan

Report from Technical Committee:

The JPSM adopted the Updated Implementation Plan of the Technical committee.

Decisions included:

agreement on additional force requirements for the JBVMM;

locations for the sector HQs and operationalisation of the SDBZ.

The revised Implementation Plan is attached at Enclosure 1.

Agenda Item 3:

Updated Timeline for Reporting on Concerns and Complaints raised to the Co-Chairs

Complaints and Concerns:

The Co-Chairs agreed to adopt the Complaints and Concerns Matrix V5 at Enclosure 2.

Agenda Item 4:

Any Other Business

Enclosures:

Enclosure 1.

Implementation Plan (V6) agreed by the JPSM Co-Chairs on 19 December 2012 in Addis Ababa, updated by the Report from the JPSM Technical Sub-Committee on Operationalization of the JBVMM, agreed by the JPSM on 8 March 2013

Enclosure 2.

Matrix:

Concerns and Complaints Submitted to the JPSM Co-Chairs (V5)

Enclosure 3.

Security Matrix:

Implementation Activities (V7) agreed by the JPSM on 8 March 2012 (Removed 3.0.1 and amended 5.4 of the Implementation Activities Matrix (V6) agreed by the JPSM on 18 December 2012).

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H. E. 1st Lt.

Gen (PSC) Eng.

Abdul Raheem H. E. Gen. John Kuong Nyoun

Mohammad Hussein Minister of Defense

Minister of Defense and Veteran Affairs

Government of Sudan Government of South Sudan

Witnessed by

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H. E. Abdulsalami A. Abubakar

African Union High Level Implementation Panel for Sudan and South Sudan

8 March 2013

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN APPROVED BY THE TWO JOINT POLITICAL AND SECURITY MECHANISM (JPSM) CO-CHAIRS ON 19 DECEMBER 2012 UPDATED WITH JBVMM DEPLOYMENT DETAILS AGREED ON 8 MARCH 2013 IN ADDIS ADABA

UNISFA ROLL-OUT PLAN

1. JBVMM Incremental Roll-Out Proposal in Two Phases

1.1 First phase:

Build-up of Initial Operational Capability (IOC), with JBVMM HQ, 2 Sectors HQs and 4 teams.

1.2 Second phase:

Build-up of Full Operational Capability (FOC).

2. Operationalization of Phase 1:

2.2 Temporary JBVMM HQ will relocate to Kadugli from Assosa, Ethiopia.

2.3 One Sector HQ will deploy in Kadugli with two teams responsible for the Sectors 2& 1.

2.4 One sector HQ will deploy in Gok Machar with two teams responsible for the Sectors 3 & 4.

3. Operationalization of Phase 2:

3.1 All Sectors and teams will be operationalized with full strength in their respective sites.

3.2 Four sector HQs and 10 Teams will be operational (the other sector HQs will be at Buram and Malakal during FOC).

4. Deployment and Employment of Teams and Team Sites:

4.1 The number of team sites and teams in a Sector will change based on current and future joint security assessments.

JBVMM HQ can establish team sites within the SDBZ with notification to the JPSM and any establishment of new team sites outside the SDBZ will be with the consent of the two JPSM Co-Chairs.

The total number of monitors authorized will be 90, as per JPSM decisions of 18 September 2011 and UNSC resolution 2024, with an initial strength of 70, which will be built up as per progress of operationalization.

5. Force Protection Strength

5.1 The Force Protection is agreed at 860 personnel and 266 military support personnel.

6. Timeline

6.1 IOC:

South Sudan has agreed to provide land within 16 days (from 10 March 2013) at Gok Machar.

Sudan agreed for immediate use of land in Kadugli for the JBVMM HQ and Sector HQ.

The JBVMM will operate immediately from Kadugli, within its capabilities.

In Gok Machar, IOC will be operational within 30 days of provision of land.

6.2.1 FOC:

6.2.1 Provision of land within 30 days (from 10 March 2013) at Buram and Malakal.

6.2.2 Force generation within 60 days.

6.2.3 FOC operationalized within 90 days.

7. The original D-Day for the implementation plan matrix was 19th December 2012.

The matrix has been reviewed and the JPSM have set D-Day at 10 March 2013.

Obligation

Timeline is estimated based on the assumptions

Comment

Immediate and unconditional withdrawal of forces to their side of the SDBZ

Immediate orders issued within D DAY + 4 days.

Start the withdrawal on D Day + 4 days.

JBVMM to receive update from Parties and report to Parties.

Completion of withdrawal on D DAY + 7 days.

Completion of withdrawal from the 14 Mile Area on D DAY + 14days

UNISFA Force Commander has to report to JSPM on D DAY + 14 days

The JBVMM will operate immediately from Kadugli, within its capabilities.

Operationalization of the SDBZ

Start redeployment of forces from SDBZ on D + 7 days

Completion of redeployment of forces from the SDBZ D + 26 days

UNISFA has to report on completion of redeployment from SDBZ on D + 33 days.

A weekly report by the Parties shall be made to the JBVMM.

Operationalization of the JBVMM

Governments of Sudan and South Sudan agreed to the requirement of force protection battalion of 860 personnel and 266 military support component.

Government of South Sudan agreed to resolve the land allocation of JBVMM Sector HQ in Gok Machar within 16 days from 10 March 2013.

30 days after this 16 days period the parties agreed that the JBVMM should complete IOC with a JBVMM Temporary HQ in Kadugli and a Sector HQ each in Kadugli and Gok Machar.

Sector HQ and Teams at Kadugli will be operational immediately on deployment, whereas the Sector HQ at Gok Machar will be operational by D + 46 Days.

Deployment of force protection battalion is contingent upon the date of approval by UNSC.

There are no planned team sites during IOC;

teams will operate using helicopters from Sector HQs.

Obligation

Timeline is estimated based on the assumptions

Comment

The Parties agreed that JBVMM will have final strength of 90 monitors each as per JPSM decisions of 18 September 2011 and UN Security Council resolution 2024 of 14 December 2011.They will initially deploy 70 monitors and build up this strength progressively as per progress of operationalization.

New Sector HQ sites for FOC agreed by both Parties are Malakal in South Sudan and Buram in Sudan.

Force generation for FOC will be done within 60 days from 10 March 2013.Operationalization of FOC will be within 90 days.

The Parties agreed to provide land at Malakal and Buram within 30 days from 10 March 2013.

Activation of the Ad-Hoc Committee

UNISFA support to establishment and operationalization of Ad-Hoc Committee by D + 7 days.

Ad-Hoc Committee to receive and investigate complaints and allegations, JPSM to task Ad-Hoc Committee

Activation of the Ad-Hoc Committee of the JBVMM Sector HQ (In the 14 mile sector of the JBVMM) by D + 44 days.

The Ad-Hoc Committee of the JBVMM Sector HQ in Sector 3 to investigate any threat emanating from inside the 14 Mile Area.

Ad Hoc Committee in the 14 Mile Area has been set up under the special arrangements for the 14 Mile area.

Obligation

Timeline is estimated based on the assumptions

Comment

Opening of 10 border crossing corridors

Immediate establishment of National Technical Border Corridor Committee in each country and prepare for joint technical committee in D- + 7 days.

The Joint Technical Border Corridor Committee then meet and agree arrangements during the next JPSM meeting on 17 March 2013.

Establishment of necessary office and foundations within D + 60 days.

Joint visit by the concerned ministries from both sides to the crossing corridors to review completion and readiness within D + 70 days.

The Joint Technical Border Corridor Committee is to sit with other Ministries and concerned organs to complete work on their report to the JPSM Co-Chairs prior to the end of March.

Relocation of the JBVMM HQ to its permanent site.

Temporary HQ will be in Kadugli.

Permanent HQ to be in Abyei.

Force Protection.

Fore Protection is detailed above under JBVMM operationalization.

Concerns and Complaints Submitted to JPSM Co-Chairs

In accordance with the commitment to establish a Standing JPSM Secretariat as stipulated in the Agreement on Security Arrangements of 27 September 2012 and the Agreement on the Border Monitoring Support Mission of 30 July 2011, this Secretariat will receive concerns and complaints of the Parties and forward them to the Co-Chairs for allocation to the appropriate competent authority;

the JBVMM;

the Ad-Hoc committee;

the Ad-Hoc committee of the JBVMM Sector HQ (for the 14 Mile Area);

the JPSM Co-Chairs themselves;

or a new ad-hoc or sub-committee should be created by the JPSM.

The Ad-Hoc Committee and the Secretariat shall have a permanent office in Khartoum and Juba and ensure a permanent link between the two, including liaison visits.

Where there is a requirement for additional evidential detail and no mechanism for investigation already exists to perform the investigative functions proposed in column (h) the JPSM Secretariat will process the evidential detail for columns (c) to (f) in the matrix and report to the Co-Chairs for further action.

In relation to current complaints and concerns a report will be made by the JPSM Secretariat to the Co-Chairs by 6 February 2013.

Reports on all concerns and complaints contained in the matrix are to be made by the appropriate authority (as mentioned above) to future meetings of the JPSM as part of the formal agenda:

Date

Originator

Concerns and Complaints Package

Potential Violation Reference

Comments / Proposed Action

Decision / Outcome

Date

Location

Description

References /

Documentation

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

(h)

(i)

28/12/12

GoS

Facilitating the entrance of foreigners to South Kordofan State through the RoSS, particularly journalists and organisations

MOU Art 1;

Art2;para 1;

Art 3:

Art 4 para 4;

Sept 27 security agreement Introduction;

Cooperation Agreement 2(1)

Request for the detailed locations and use JBVMM to launch an investigation where these crossings take place

28/12/12

GoS

Continuous visits by political and military leaders from the GoSS and rebel heads to training and assembly camps of armed insurgents within the territory of South Sudan

MoU Art 1;

Art 4(2);

Art 5 para 4/5;

Sept 27 security agreement- Introduction;

Cooperation Agreement 2(1)

On receipt of evidential detail it is recommended JPSM form Committee (an ad-hoc or standing sub-committee with or without third party involvement) to determine the veracity of the concern/complaint

28/12/12

GoS

Hosting of key rebel leaders and facilitating their movement to and from the RoSS and neighbouring countries

MoU Art 1;

Art 4(2);

Art 5 para 4/5;

Sept 27 security agreement- Introduction;

Recommend JPSM form Committee (an ad-hoc or standing sub-committee) to determine veracity of complaint (request evidence)

28/12/12

GoS

Provision of military logistic support to rebel movements (ammunition and fuel supplies)

MoU Art 1;

Art 3;

Art 4 para 2,3,4;

Art Art 5 para 4,5,7

Request for the detailed locations and use JBVMM to launch an investigation where these crossings take place and make recommendations on how to tackle them

28/12/12

GoS

Provision of South Sudanese armed forces in combat

Mou Art 1;

Art 3;

Art 4 para 3;

Art 5 para 4

Request for the detailed locations and use JBVMM to launch investigation where these crossing take place and make recommendations on how to tackle them

28/12/12

GoS

9th and 10th Divisions continue to be integral parts of the SPLA.

Sudanese nationals continue to work with the armed forces and other security organs of the Republic of South Sudan

MoU Art 1;

Art 3;

Art 4 para 3;

Art 5 para 4

On receipt of evidential detail it is recommended that the JPSM form a sub-committee or mechanism, including the exchange of information and documents, with or without third party involvement, to determine the veracity of the concern/complaint.

14/01/12

GoRSS

27/09/12

Firka and Bor Medina

SAF Anotonov hovered over the two areas

MoU Art 1;

Art 3 para 1 and 2;

Art 4 para 3;

Art 5 para 3

JPSM Co-Chairs to discuss evidential requirements for such claims.

14/01/12

GoRSS

27/09/12

Likuangole, Jonglei

SAF Anotonov dropped military supplies to David YauYau militia

MoU Art 1;

Art 3;

Art 4 para 2, 3 and4;

Art 5 para 3 and 4;

Sept 27 Security Agreement Introduction

Recommend JPSM request additional data in order to determine veracity of concern/complaint.

14/01/12

GoRSS

29/09/12

Khartoum

GoS reaffirmed their military support to South Sudan militias

MOU Art 1;

Art 2;para 1;

Art 3;

Art 4 para 2, 3 and 4;

Sept 27 Security Agreement Introduction

Recommend JPSM form Committee (ad-hoc or standing sub-committee) to determine veracity of complaint (request evidence)

14/01/12

GoRSS

18/11/12

Duk Deng (Babanisa),Renk County

SAF Forces crossed over the border and attacked an RSS police station – 2 policemen killed, 1 policeman captured and 9 AKM rifles looted

MoU Art 1;

Art 2;

Art 3;

Art 4 para 1 and 3;

Art 5 para 2;

Sept 27 Security Agreement Introduction

Refer to JBVMM for Investigation

14/01/12

GoRSS

18/11/12

Rodom

SAF helicopter transported unknown numbers of troops to the area

MoU Art 1;

Art 2 para 1;

Art 3;

Art 4 para 3;

Art 5 para 2 and;

Sept 27 Security Agreement Introduction

Refer to JBVMM or Ad-hoc committee for investigation.

JPSM requests additional data in order to determine veracity of concern/complaint.

14/01/12

GoRSS

18/11/12

Kiir Adern

SAF aerial bombardment – 3 women and 2 children killed

MoU Art 1;

Art 2 para 1;

Art 3;

Art 4 para 3;

Art 5 para 2;

and Sept 27 Security Agreement Introduction

Refer to JBVMM for investigation

14/01/12

GoRSS

20/11/12

Sira-Malaga

Antonov Aircraft hovered over SPLA controlled area

MoU Art 1;

Art 3 para 1 and 2;

Art 4 para 3;

Art 5 para 3

JPSM request exact location in order to determine appropriate mechanism

14/01/12

GoRSS

20-21/11/12

Kiir Aden

SAF Antonov carried out aerial bombardment – 6 civilians killed and 2 wounded

MoU Art 1;

Art 2 para 1;

Art 3;

Art 4 para 3;

Art 5 para 2;

and Sept 27 Security Agreement Introduction

Refer to JBVMM for investigation

14/01/12

GoRSS

07/12/12

Baliia town,

Southern Kordofan

Governor Ahmed Haroun met with Misseriya leaders and urged them to mobilize their community and assured them that SAF would arm them to resettle in Abyei

20 June Agreement

Refer to AJOC.

14/01/12

GoRSS

10/12/12

Bamboo, Teshwein, Muglad and Panthou oilfields

SAF reinforcement of forces instead of withdrawing to create the SDBZ as follows:

Bamboo – 1 battalion

Teshwin – 2 coys

Muglad – 1 battalion

Panthou oilfields – 1 battalion

MoU Art 1;

Art 4(2);

Art 5 para 4/5;

Sept 27 Security agreement - Introduction

Refer to JBVMM for investigation for areas within the SDBZ

14/01/12

GoRSS

16/12/12

Abumatariq

SAF and PDF assembled and mobilized a huge force that later attacked Kiir Aden

MoU Art 1;

Art 4(2);

Art 5 para 4/5;

Sept 27 Security agreement - Introduction

Refer to JBVMM in the framework of the verification of withdrawal of forces from SDBZ

14/01/12

GoRSS

21/12/12

Dhein, Darfur

Minister of Defense gave PDF an auxiliary force known as Abu Tera, money to buy horses and instructed them to attack SPLA positions long the common border

MoU Art 1;

Art 4(2);

Art 5 para 4/5;

Sept 27 Security Agreement - Introduction

JPSM Co-Chairs to discuss evidence

14/01/12

GoRSS

26/12/12

Kiir Aden

SAF’s PDF auxiliary police launched a ground attack

MoU Art 1;

Art 3 para 1;

Art 4 para 3;

Art 5 para 3

Request JBVMM investigation

14/01/12

GoRSS

26/12/12

Kiir Aden

SAF Antonov launched aerial bombardment and dropped 26 bombs

Mou Art 1;

Art 2 para 1;

Art 3;

Art 4 para 3;

Art 5 para 2;

and Sept 27 Security Agreement Introduction

Request JBVMM investigation

14/01/12

GoRSS

29/12/12

Kharasana

SAF amassed a huge force estimated to be 4000 with the intention of attacking Jaw

MoU Art 1;

Art 4(2);

Art 5 para 4/5;

Sept 27 Security Agreement - Introduction

JPSM Co-Chairs to discuss evidence.

14/01/12

GoRSS

29/12/12

Kilo-23

SAF amassed a force estimated to be 2000, with the intention of attacking Teshwin

MoU Art 1;

Art 4(2);

Art 5 para 4/5;

Sept 27 Security Agreement - Introduction

Refer to Ad-hoc Committee for investigation

14/01/12

GoRSS

02/01/13

Tumsah, WBG

SAF Antonov hovered over the SPLA base of Tumsah

MoU Art 1;

Art 3 para 1 and 2;

Art 4 para 3;

Art 5 para 3

Refer to Ad-hoc Committee for investigation

14/01/12

GoRSS

02/01/13

Kitki, WBG

Armed Rezeigat militias instigated by SAF attacked SPLA positions

MoU Art 1;

Art 3 para 1;

Art 4 para 3;

Art 5 para 3

Refer to Ad-hoc Committee for investigation

14/01/12

GoRSS

02/01/13

Kilo-23

SAF Backed militia groups lefts their base at Kilo 23 and moved to Umkarat, north of Kalkang in Mayom County.

They moved with a 53 Toyota Landcruiser mounted with 12.7 mm anti-aircraft guns

MoU Art 1;

Art 3 para 1;

Art 4 para 3;

Art 5 para 3

Refer to Ad-hoc Committee for investigation

14/01/12

GoRSS

02/01/13

Rupjai, Jonglei

SAF backed forces of Magician Dak Kuoth attacked SPLA positions

MoU Art;

Art 3 para 1;

Art 4 para 3;

Art 5 para 3

On receipt of evidential detail it is recommended JPSM form Committee (an ad-hoc or standing sub-committee with or without third party involvement) to determine veracity of the concern/complaint

The matrix should be continued as new concerns and complaints submitted to Co-Chairs

Security Matrix:

Implementation Activities

Ser

Obligation

Timing

Responsibility

Reference

Remarks

1

Commitment to Mutual Security

Commitment made

Government of Sudan

Government of South Sudan through JPSM/ with monitoring and verification by Ad-Hoc Committee

27th September Agreement on Security Arrangements.

Non-Aggression and Cooperation of 10 February 2012.

18th September 2011 JPSM decisions (particularly 7th December 2010 Agreement).

27th September Presidential commitment made – action completed

1.1

Renewed commitment to non-aggression

As per 1

Government of Sudan

Government of South Sudan with JPSM / monitoring and verification by Ad-Hoc Committee and sub-committee

27th September Agreement on Security Arrangements.

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Non-Aggression and Cooperation of 10 February 2012, in accordance with the agreed definition of aggression signed by the Parties on 23rd June 2012.

18th September 2011 JPSM decisions (particularly 7th December 2010 Agreement)

JPSM Decisions 10 Feb 2012

As per 1.

Ser

Obligation

Timing

Responsibility

Reference

Remarks

1.2

Renewed commitment to cessation of harbouring or support to rebels.

As per 1.

Government of Sudan

Government of South Sudan with JPSM / monitoring and verification by Ad-Hoc Committee and sub-committees

27th September Agreement on Security Arrangements.

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Non-Aggression and Cooperation of 10 February 2012.

JPSM Decisions 10 Feb 2012

As per 1.

Further to this commitment both sides will have to verify that the Government of Sudan is not supporting any South Sudanese rebel forces, and that the Government of South Sudan is not supporting any Sudanese rebels forces.

1.3

Renewed commitment to cease hostile propaganda.

As Per 1.

Government of Sudan

Government of South Sudan with JPSM / monitoring and verification by Ad-Hoc Committee

27th September Agreement on Security Arrangements.

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Non-Aggression and Cooperation of 10 February 2012.

As per 1.

2.

Immediate and unconditional withdrawal of forces to their side of the border

Immediate orders issued:

complete within 7 days

Government of Sudan

Government of South Sudan with JPSM / monitoring and verification by Ad-Hoc Committee and JBVMM

27th September Agreement on Security Arrangements.

The map depicting the AUHIP November 2011 map depicting the SDBZ and special arrangements for the 14 Mile area agreed on 27th September 2012 now becomes the temporary reference for the withdrawal of forces.

Ser

Obligation

Timing

Responsibility

Reference

Remarks

2.1

Relay information on withdrawal to JBVMM

Immediate and reconfirm every 24hrs.

Government of Sudan

Government of South Sudan

27th September Agreement on Security Arrangements.

See UNISFA Force commander’s timetable for final report on withdrawal.

2.2

UNISFA Force Commander to confirm completion of the withdrawal to JPSM

At the 7th day

UBISFA

27th September Agreement on Security Arrangements.

3

Operationalization of the SDBZ (including 14 mile area)

Immediate in accordance with recommended UNISFA timetable

Government of Sudan

Government of South Sudan with JPSM / monitoring and verification by JBVMM

27th September Agreement on Security Arrangements.

30th July 2011 agreement.

18th September 2011 JPSM adopted references.

Establishment of the SDBZ – UNISFA Force Commander to give recommendations priority of establishment of the SDBZ, outlining key flash points to avoid conflict.

3.1

Timetable for demilitarisation

Immediate

UNISFA and JPSM

27th September Agreement on Security Arrangements.

3.2

Parties to relay relevant information on force withdrawal to the JBVMM

As per UNISFA Force Commander’s recommended timetable

Government of Sudan

Government of South Sudan

27th September Agreement on Security Arrangements.

3.3

Recognition of the status quo of the Joint Tribal Mechanisms

As per UNISFA Force Commander’s recommended timetable

Government of Sudan

Government of South Sudan

27th September Agreement on Security Arrangements.

Ser

Obligation

Timing

Responsibility

Reference

Remarks

4

Operationalization of the JBVMM

As per UNISFA Force Commander’s recommended timetable

Government of Sudan

Government of South Sudan

27th September Agreement on Security Arrangements.

30th July 2011 agreement.

18th September 2011 JPSM adopted references.

Activation of the JBVMM – UNISFA Force Commander to give areas of priority for deployment, reflecting his priority for establishment of the SDBZ.

JPSM to agree on locations for JBVMM, JBVMS, JBVMT.

Including move of JBVMM HQ to Sudan/South Sudan.

4.1

Timetable for JBVMM Deployment

As per UNISFA Force Commander’s recommended timetable

JBVMM Including Government of Sudan

Government of South Sudan

UNISFA

27th September Agreement on Security Arrangements.

30th July 2011 agreement.

18th September 2011 JPSM adopted references.

Memorandum of

Understanding (MoU) on Non-Aggression and Cooperation of 10 February 2012.

4.2

Initiation of monitoring and reporting activities

As per UNISFA Force Commander’s recommended timetable

JBVMM

27th September Agreement on Security Arrangements.

30th July 2011 agreement.

18th September 2011 JPSM adopted references.

Understanding (MoU) on Non-Aggression and Cooperation of 10 February 2012.

Ser

Obligation

Timing

Responsibility

Reference

Remarks

5

Activation of the Ad-Hoc Committee and sub-committees.

Within 24hrs

Government of Sudan

Government of South Sudan tasked by and reporting to JPSM

27th September Agreement on Security Arrangements.

Terms of Reference agreed on 23 June 2012

JPSM Decisions 10 Feb 2012

Memorandum of

Understanding (MoU) on Non-Aggression and Cooperation of 10 February 2012.

The parties agree to operationalization of the agreed mechanisms, and consistent with agreements any of the parties may lodge, at any time, concerns or complaints with the JPSM Co-Chairs, which shall be addressed.

Concerns or complaints relating to the SDBZ shall be referred to the JBVMM, concerns or complaints relating to the 40km either side of the SDBZ shall be referred to the AD-hoc committee and for concerns or complaints beyond the border area the Co-Chairs shall form additional subcommittees, mechanisms or principles as deemed necessary.

Article 8 of the MoU:

‘The two States hereby authorize the JPSM to oversee Compliance with this Memorandum.

The Parties may adopt further mechanisms and principles to enable the JPSM to carry out functions.

In the event of any dispute arising in the implementation of the MOU, the two States shall seek to resolve the matter amicably through the JPSM.’

Ser

Obligation

Timing

Responsibility

Reference

Remarks

5.1

Establishment and operationalization of Standing Secretariat

Within 24hrs

Government of Sudan

Government of South Sudan

UNISFA

27th September Agreement on Security Arrangements.

30th July 2011 agreement.

5.2

Ad-Hoc Committee to receive and investigate complaints and allegations

Within 24hrs

JPSM

27th September Agreement on Security Arrangements.

Terms of Reference agreed on 23 June 2012

JPSM to task Ad-Hoc Committee

5.3

Activation of the Ad-Hoc Committee of the JBVMM Sector HQ (in the 14 Mile sector of the JBVMM)

As per UNISFA Force Commander’s recommended timetable

Government of Sudan

Government of South Sudan

27th September Agreement on Security Arrangements.

JPSM Decisions 10 Feb 2012

Ser

Obligation

Timing

Responsibility

Reference

Remarks

5.4

The Ad-Hoc Committee of the JBVMM Sector HQ (in the 14 Mile sector of the JBVMM) investigating any threat emanating from inside the SDBZ

As per UNISFA Force Commander’s recommended timetable

Government of Sudan

Government of South Sudan

UNISFA

Tribal Leaders

27th September Agreement on Security Arrangements.

6

Opening of 10 border crossing corridors.

Immediate (JPSM to agree timetable for technical preparations and opening).

Government of Sudan

Government of South Sudan

UNISFA

27th September Agreement on Security Arrangements.

18th September 2011 JPSM decisions (particularly 6-7th December 2010 agreement).

6.1

Identification of border crossing points

JPSM

18th September 2011 JPSM decisions.

6.2

JBVMM Monitor Corridors

JBVMM (including Government of Sudan

Government of South Sudan

UNISFA)

27th September Agreement on Security Arrangements.

7

Regular Meetings of JPSM

Government of Sudan

Government of South Sudan

JPSM Decisions 10 Feb 2012

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Non-Aggression and Cooperation of 10 February 2012

18th September 2011 JPSM decisions (particularly 30 July 2011 Agreement & 7th December 2010 Agreement).