Agreement between Kajo-Keji Community and Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKeji Area on the Resolutions on Civil – Military Relations

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Country/entity: South Sudan
Region: Africa (excl MENA)
Agreement name: Agreement between Kajo-Keji Community and Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKeji Area on the Resolutions on Civil – Military Relations
Date: 5 Apr 2023
Agreement status: Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement: Yes
Agreement/conflict level: Intrastate/local conflict
Sudan Conflicts (1955 - )
Agreements relate to several distinct dyads, and also the negotiated independence of South Sudan, and subsequent internal conflict in South Sudan. Sudan-South Sudan. The long-standing conflict between the north and the south of the country dates back to colonial times, where the British introduced a so-called ‘Southern Policy’, severely hampering population movements between these big regions. Immediately after gaining independence in 1956, southern movements started to fight for independence; this fight became professionalised in 1983 with the foundation of the soon internationally supported Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA). When the Islamic Front government introduced strict sharia laws in the south after it took over power in 1988 the war intensified. A decade later, the military situation reached a stalemate, enabling internationally facilitated peace negotiations to begin in 1997. After more fighting, a final negotiation push began in 2002, leading to the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Areement (CPA) in January 2005.

Sudan-South Sudan post referendum. South Sudan became independent in July 2011; since then, relations between the two countries are complicated and violent conflict led by the SPLM (North) in the Sudanese Nuba mountains region has since intensified.

Darfur. Other long-standing violent conflicts are in the east and the west of the country. In the east, the Beja Congress, established in 1957, is the spearhead of a currently ‘peaceful’ opposition movement. In the west, the violent conflict in Darfur intensified in the early 2000s and rapidly gained international attention, even resulting in genocide charges against leading figures of the Sudanese government. The situation on the ground is complex, with over a dozen organisations (most notably the Sudanese Liberation Movement and the Justice and Equality Movement) fighting the Sudanese government and allied groups like the Janjaweed – although all parties have switched sides on numerous occasions. Several mediation attempts have not been successful, due to the shaky commitment of the Sudanese central government and the distrust among the armed opposition.

South Sudan - internal
In December 2013, after president Salva Kiir accused opposition leader Riek Machar of attempting a coup, violent conflict broke out between government forces of the SPLM/A and anti-governmental groups. In addition, several other political militias as well as communal militias have joined the conflict. In 2015 the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (ARCSS) was signed. Due to unsuccessful implementation the agreement was revitalized in 2018. In September 2019, Kiir and Machar agreed to establish a power-sharing government after struggles on forming a unity transitional government.
Stage: Pre-negotiation/process
Conflict nature: Inter-group
Peace process: South Sudan: Post-secession Local agreements
Parties: List of signatories:

Hon. Phanuel Dumo Jame - Commissioner, KajoKeji County

Brig Gen Malong Agat - Area Commander

Col Nathaniel Mawa Aligo - Director of Police KK County

Santino Golian - SPLM Chairman, KK County

Fadil Kenyi Tete - Paramount Chief, KK County

Kennedy Kab Alfred - Youth representative

Selina Jogo Kwoji - Women representative

Rev. Canon Edward Jale Wani - Episcopal Diocese of KajoKeji

Putia Moses Buya - CEPO representative

Evans Pere Amos - Director Peace Building, KK County

The Most Rev'd Dr. Paul P. Yugusuk - Archbishop, Central Equatoria Internal
Third parties: Putia Moses Buya - Community Empowerment Progress Organization (CEPO) representative
Description: A local civil-military dialogue which is part of structured local approaches to managing cycles of violence, improving trust and social cohesion between communities and the military. This agreement mainly addresses civil-military relations in KajoKeji county between the armed forces and communities. Substantively the agreement makes provisions for improved justice mechanisms and reporting of crimes through traditional and national laws, with references to disciplinary measures against military personnel committing acts of sexual violence or killing of civilians. Reinforced deployment of policing for crimes and support from local county and state authorities are also referenced. Additionally the agreement calls for land management, border delimitation dialogues ongoing in areas around the Ugandan border, with provisions for cattle management and pastoralist rights. The church, local peace committee, traditional leaders and the military are all described as having a duty to disseminate the agreement within society and to facilitate further civil-military dialogues.

Agreement document

SS_230405_Agreement between Kajo-Keji Community and Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKeji Area on the Resolutions on Civil – Military Relations | Download PDF

Source of document

https://www.radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/kajo-keji-authorities-vow-to-improve-civilian-military-relations-after-tensions#:~:text=Evans%20Pere%2C%20Director%20of%20Peace,the%20members%20of%20both%20sides.

https://www.radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/kajo-keji-civilians-and-military-make-peace-promise

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 persons: No specific mention.
Social class: No specific mention.

Gender

Women, girls and gender: Resolution No. 4
The leadership of the Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKeji Area, shall take appropriate disciplinary measures on officers and NCO's who will commit crime in the community such as killing, rape etc.
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Signed on Wednesday 5th of April, 2023 by:
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Selina Jogo Kwoji Women representative
Men and boys: No specific mention.
LGBTI: No specific mention.
Family: No specific mention.

State definition

Nature of state (general): Resolution No. 11
The Army should protect the territorial boundaries of the Government of the Republic of South Sudan
State configuration: No specific mention.
Self determination: No specific mention.
Referendum: No specific mention.
State symbols: No specific mention.
Independence/secession: No specific mention.
Accession/unification: No specific mention.
Border delimitation: Resolution No. 10
The State and County authority should continue to dialogue the neighboring communities in the Republic of Uganda on matters of boundary and land grabbing.
Cross-border provision: No specific mention.

Governance

Political institutions (new or reformed): No specific mention.
Elections: No specific mention.
Electoral commission: No specific mention.
Political parties reform: No specific mention.
Civil society: No specific mention.
Traditional/religious leaders: Resolution No. 18
The church shall immediately launch the implementation of the agreement
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Resolution No. 22
The agreement shall be disseminated by KajoKeji joint Peace Committee known as KKJPC
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Resolution No. 24
That the church is requested to dialogue with the none signatories in KajoKeji Area for possible peace and reconciliation initiative
Resolution No. 25
That the church shall monitor the implementation of the agreement and shall meet and consolidate with parties to the agreement
Public administration: No specific mention.
Constitution: No specific mention.

Power sharing

Political power sharing: No specific mention.
Territorial power sharing: No specific mention.
Economic power sharing: No specific mention.
Military power sharing: No specific mention.

Human rights and equality

Human rights/RoL general: Resolution No. 2
The KajoKeji community and the Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKeji Area, will live in harmony respecting one another as citizen with different responsibilities in accordance to the interim constitution of the Republic of South Sudan
Resolution No. 3
The Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKej Area, shall adhere to the SSPDF act in all their activities as shall protect the community without any harassmentand intimidation in accordance to the interim constitution of the Republic of South Sudan.
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Resolution No. 5
Any community members commit any crime shall be dealt with in accordance with laws of the Republic of South Sudan
Bill of rights/similar: No specific mention.
Treaty incorporation: No specific mention.
Civil and political rights: No specific mention.
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: Rights related issues→Media and communication→Media roles
Resolution No. 23
That the agreement shall be disseminated to the community and Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKeji Area through media and civic awareness
Rights related issues→Media and communication→Other
Resolution No. 15
The County authority should ensure improvement of network service in KajoKeji County and beyond
Mobility/access: No specific mention.
Protection measures: Rights related issues→Protection measures→Protection of groups
Resolution No. 3
The Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKej Area, shall adhere to the SSPDF act in all their activities as shall protect the community without any harassmentand intimidation in accordance to the interim constitution of the Republic of South Sudan.
Other: No specific mention.

Rights institutions

NHRI: No specific mention.
Regional or international human rights institutions: No specific mention.

Justice sector reform

Criminal justice and emergency law: No specific mention.
State of emergency provisions: No specific mention.
Judiciary and courts: Resolution No. 13
The State and County authority should ensure that the county judiciary system including court martial should be functional in KajoKeji County
Prisons and detention: No specific mention.
Traditional Laws: Resolution No. 17
The marriage customs, tradition and culture of KajoKeji Community should be respected by all in KajoKeji County

Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction: Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Infrastructure and reconstruction
Resolution No. 14
The County authority should ensure rehabilitation and construction of feeder roads for easy connection to the county headquarters, hospital and market place etc.
Resolution No. 15
The County authority should ensure improvement of network service in KajoKeji County and beyond
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Resolution No. 21
The county authority shall ensure the rehabilitation and construction of all Payam headquarters
National economic plan: No specific mention.
Natural resources: No specific mention.
International funds: No specific mention.
Business: No specific mention.
Taxation: No specific mention.
Banks: No specific mention.

Land, property and environment

Land reform/rights: Land, property and environment→Land reform/rights→Land reform and management
Resolution No. 10
The State and County authority should continue to dialogue the neighboring communities in the Republic of Uganda on matters of boundary and land grabbing.
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Resolution No. 16
The KajoKeji community members and Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKej Area, will impact on individual and group farming for food production and that they should be supported technically and financially.
Pastoralist/nomadism rights: Resolution No. 7
The Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKej Area, shall remove cattle from in KajoKeji County.
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Resolution No. 10
The State and County authority should continue to dialogue the neighboring communities in the Republic of Uganda on matters of boundary and land grabbing.
...
Resolution No. 16
The KajoKeji community members and Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKej Area, will impact on individual and group farming for food production and that they should be supported technically and financially.
Cultural heritage: Land, property and environment→Cultural heritage→Intangible
Resolution No. 17
The marriage customs, tradition and culture of KajoKeji Community should be respected by all in KajoKeji County
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Resolution No. 19
The Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKeji Area and KajoKeji community will engage themselves in sport for peace activities.
Land, property and environment→Cultural heritage→Promotion
Resolution No. 17
The marriage customs, tradition and culture of KajoKeji Community should be respected by all in KajoKeji County
Environment: No specific mention.
Water or riparian rights or access: No specific mention.

Security sector

Security Guarantees: No specific mention.
Ceasefire: No specific mention.
Police: Resolution No. 12
The State and County authority should deploy police forces to all the Payams inKajoKejiCounty.
Armed forces: Resolution No. 2
The KajoKeji community and the Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKeji Area, will live in harmony respecting one another as citizen with different responsibilities in accordance to the interim constitution of the Republic of South Sudan
Resolution No. 3
The Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKej Area, shall adhere to the SSPDF act in all their activities as shall protect the community without any harassmentand intimidation in accordance to the interim constitution of the Republic of South Sudan.
Resolution No. 4
The leadership of the Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKeji Area, shall take appropriate disciplinary measures on officers and NCO's who will commit crime in the community such as killing, rape etc.
...
Resolution No. 6
The KajoKeji community members will cooperate with Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKeji Area, and Organized forced in matters of their safety and report any suspected or incident of criminal nature to the relevant authorities in KajoKeji county.
Resolution No. 7
The Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKej Area, shall remove cattle from in KajoKeji County.
...
Resolution No. 9
The KajoKeji Community and Ground Force, Battalion 2, Kajokeji Area, shall hence forth build trust and confidence between themselves
...
Resolution No. 11
The Army should protect the territorial boundaries of the Government of the Republic of South Sudan
...
Resolution No. 13
The State and County authority should ensure that the county judiciary system including court martial should be functional in KajoKeji County
...
Resolution No. 16
The KajoKeji community members and Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKej Area, will impact on individual and group farming for food production and that they should be supported technically and financially.
...
Resolution No. 19
The Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKeji Area and KajoKeji community will engage themselves in sport for peace activities.
...
Resolution No. 23
That the agreement shall be disseminated to the community and Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKeji Area through media and civic awareness
DDR: No specific mention.
Intelligence services: No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces: No specific mention.
Withdrawal of foreign forces: No specific mention.
Corruption: No specific mention.
Crime/organised crime: Resolution No. 4
The leadership of the Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKeji Area, shall take appropriate disciplinary measures on officers and NCO's who will commit crime in the community such as killing, rape etc.
Resolution No. 5
Any community members commit any crime shall be dealt with in accordance with laws of the Republic of South Sudan
Resolution No. 6
The KajoKeji community members will cooperate with Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKeji Area, and Organized forced in matters of their safety and report any suspected or incident of criminal nature to the relevant authorities in KajoKeji county.
...
Resolution No. 8
All those who committed crimes should be brought to Justice
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.
Victims: No specific mention.
Missing persons: No specific mention.
Reparations: No specific mention.
Reconciliation: Resolution No. 1
The KajoKeji community and the Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKeji Area, have forgiven themselves on the civil – Military differences
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Resolution No. 24
That the church is requested to dialogue with the none signatories in KajoKeji Area for possible peace and reconciliation initiative

Implementation

UN signatory: No specific mention.
Other international signatory: No specific mention.
Referendum for agreement: No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar: No specific mention.
Enforcement mechanism: No specific mention.

Agreement between Kajo-Keji Community and Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKeji Area on the Resolutions on Civil – Military Relations

Monday 3rd – Wednesday 5th April 2023

KajoKeji County, Central Equatoria State.

Agreement between KajoKeji Community and Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKeji Area on the resolutions on civil – military relations

Preamble

We the representative of the Community of KajoKeji and Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKeji Area, having deliberated on civil – Military relations and addressed our differences during a dialogue facilitated by Community Empowerment Progress Organization (CEPO)from Monday 3rd to Wednesday 5th April 2023 in KajoKeji town, do hereby agree on the following resolutions and recommendations

Resolution No. 1

The KajoKeji community and the Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKeji Area, have forgiven themselves on the civil – Military differences

Resolution No. 2

The KajoKeji community and the Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKeji Area, will live in harmony respecting one another as citizen with different responsibilities in accordance to the interim constitution of the Republic of South Sudan

Resolution No. 3

The Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKej Area, shall adhere to the SSPDF act in all their activities as shall protect the community without any harassmentand intimidation in accordance to the interim constitution of the Republic of South Sudan.

Resolution No. 4

The leadership of the Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKeji Area, shall take appropriate disciplinary measures on officers and NCO's who will commit crime in the community such as killing, rape etc.

Resolution No. 5

Any community members commit any crime shall be dealt with in accordance with laws of the Republic of South Sudan

Resolution No. 6

The KajoKeji community members will cooperate with Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKeji Area, and Organized forced in matters of their safety and report any suspected or incident of criminal nature to the relevant authorities in KajoKeji county.

Resolution No. 7

The Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKej Area, shall remove cattle from in KajoKeji County.

Resolution No. 8

All those who committed crimes should be brought to Justice

Resolution No. 9

The KajoKeji Community and Ground Force, Battalion 2, Kajokeji Area, shall hence forth build trust and confidence between themselves

Resolution No. 10

The State and County authority should continue to dialogue the neighboring communities in the Republic of Uganda on matters of boundary and land grabbing.

Resolution No. 11

The Army should protect the territorial boundaries of the Government of the Republic of South Sudan

Resolution No. 12

The State and County authority should deploy police forces to all the Payams inKajoKejiCounty.

Resolution No. 13

The State and County authority should ensure that the county judiciary system including court martial should be functional in KajoKeji County

Resolution No. 14

The County authority should ensure rehabilitation and construction of feeder roads for easy connection to the county headquarters, hospital and market place etc.

Resolution No. 15

The County authority should ensure improvement of network service in KajoKeji County and beyond

Resolution No. 16

The KajoKeji community members and Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKej Area, will impact on individual and group farming for food production and that they should be supported technically and financially.

Resolution No. 17

The marriage customs, tradition and culture of KajoKeji Community should be respected by all in KajoKeji County

Resolution No. 18

The church shall immediately launch the implementation of the agreement

Resolution No. 19

The Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKeji Area and KajoKeji community will engage themselves in sport for peace activities.

Resolution No. 20

The county authority shall ensure that all Payam administrators are deployed to their work place accordingly

Resolution No. 21

The county authority shall ensure the rehabilitation and construction of all Payam headquarters

Resolution No. 22

The agreement shall be disseminated by KajoKeji joint Peace Committee known as KKJPC

Resolution No. 23

That the agreement shall be disseminated to the community and Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKeji Area through media and civic awareness

Resolution No. 24

That the church is requested to dialogue with the none signatories in KajoKeji Area for possible peace and reconciliation initiative

Resolution No. 25

That the church shall monitor the implementation of the agreement and shall meet and consolidate with parties to the agreement

Resolution No. 26

That we commit ourselves to adhere to the agreement and shall not violate it whatsoever.

RECCOMMENDATION

1. The meeting recommended that there shall be a continues dialogue between The KajoKeji community and Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKeji Area

2. The meeting recommended that the Salaries of Army, organized forces and civil servantsbe increased.

3. The meeting recommended that the process of army unification be expedite to avoid un necessary creation of affiliated armed groups

4. The meeting recommended that the army should be supported with foot and other necessary service

5. The meeting recommendedthat the military and organized be provided with vehicles

6. The meeting recommended that matrix shall be developed by joint peace committee for the implementation of the agreement.

Signed on Wednesday 5th of April, 2023 by:

Hon. PhanuelDumoJame Commissioner KajoKeji County

Brig Gen MalongAgat Area Commander

Col Nathaniel MawaAligo Director of Police KK County

Santino Golian SPLM Chairman KK County

Fadil Kenyi Tete Paramount Chief KK County

Kennedy Kab Alfred Youth representative

Selina Jogo Kwoji Women representative

Rev. Canon Edward Jale Wani Episcopal Diocese of KajoKeji

Putia Moses Buya CEPO representative

Evans Pere Amos Director Peace Building, KK C

The Most Rev'd Dr. Paul P. Yugusuk Archbishop, Central Equatoria Internal

Agreement between Kajo-Keji Community and Ground Force, Battalion 2, KajoKeji Area on the Resolutions on Civil – Military Relations

Groups

Gender

State definition

Governance

Power sharing

Human rights and equality

Rights related issues

Rights institutions

Justice sector reform

Socio-economic reconstruction

Land, property and environment

Security sector

Transitional justice

Implementation

Source agreement