Wedwiel Host Community - Refugees Peace Conference Declaration
- Country/entity
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South Sudan
- Region
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Africa (excl MENA)
- Agreement name
- Wedwiel Host Community - Refugees Peace Conference Declaration
- Date
- 21 Apr 2024
- Agreement status
- Multiparty signed/agreed
- Interim arrangement
- Yes
- Agreement/conflict level
- Intrastate/local conflict
- Stage
- Framework/substantive - partial
- Conflict nature
- Inter-group
- Peace process
- South Sudan: Post-secession Local agreements
- Parties
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Wedwiel Host Community:
1. Dut Majak Majak - Paramount Chief
2. Tito Duang Dhieu Duang - Paramount Chief
3. Wieu Aleu Jok - Paramount chief
4. Deng Angong Adel - Ex-chief
5. Dut Wek Akuar - Ex-chief
6. Garang Kiir Kuel - Ex-chief
7. Atak Makuei Akuom - Ex-chief
8. Deng Akuei Moun - Ex-chief
9. Kerbino Garang Luoch - Youth Chairperson
10. Juer Malek Lual - Women leader
Refugees:
1. Mohammoud Mohammed Ahmed - Camp chairperson
2. Mona Yagoub Hamid - Women leader
3. Essa Mohammed Ajak - Block 12 leader
4. Tijani Omer Hanoun - Block 17 leader
5. Hassan Shekh-eldeen Elzubeer - Block 19 leader
6. Mohammed Soluiman Ahmed - Block 21 leader
7. Mohammed AlmaliSalah el-deen - Block 13 leader
8. Abdallah Abdolmanan Ali - Block 14 leader
9. Mahdi Mohammoud Mohammed - Block 15 leader
10. Ayoub Adam Fedail - Youth leader - Third parties
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Witnesses to the Agreement:
1. Mr. Diing Aher Diing - Commission for Refugees Affairs
2. Mr. Peter Tong Garang - State Ministry of Peace Building
3. Mr. Stephen Mawien Mou - Concordis International
4. Mrs. Ajak Ngor - State Ministry of Gender, Child & Social Welfare
5. Anguei Noon Atak - Peace Committee Chairperson
6. Wek Bak Wek - Peace Committee Deputy Chairperson - Description
- Local community led peace conference to resolve local conflict between the Wedwiel community in Northern Bahr El Ghazal in South Sudan and refugees from Sudan settling in a camp in the state. Substantively the agreement addresses key issues around violence and land management between the two groups. Importantly there are provisions addressing sexual and gender based violence. Other inter-communal triggers are addressed including hate speech and destruction of property. The agreement also has a set of action points which appear to be supported by the signing third party witnesses.
- Agreement document
- SS_240421_Wedwiel Host Community_Refugees Peace Conference Declaration (opens in new tab) | Download PDF
- Source of document
https://www.eyeradio.org/refugees-host-community-resolve-peaceful-coexistence-in-nbgs/
https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/if-they-didnt-find-money-they-killed-people-in-their-homes-sudanese-refugees-in-south-sudan-share-their-stories
Groups
- Children/youth
- Groups→Children/youth→RhetoricalDeclarations:These declarations were made by the Host community and Refugees as follows;...5. The conference agreed that, Youth and Women should be engaged and empowered on peace initiatives and leadership processes.
- Disabled persons
No specific mention.
- Elderly/age
No specific mention.
- Migrant workers
No specific mention.
- Racial/ethnic/national group
No specific mention.
- Religious groups
- Groups→Religious groups→RhetoricalNotes, we the delegates to the conference have taken to implement conference resolutions and recommendations through the activities of civil society and faith-based organizations as agreed upon:
- Indigenous people
No specific mention.
- Other groups
No specific mention.
- Refugees/displaced persons
- Groups→Refugees/displaced persons→SubstantiveDeclarations:These declarations were made by the Host community and Refugees as follows;...2. The delegates to the peace conference have agreed that the destruction of the shelters for the Refugees cause conflict between the Refugees and the Host community, therefore such activities is not allowed.If anyone found destroying the shelter, then the case will be reported to the police.3. The host community and the Refugees have agreed to stop hate speech among the two communities.If anyone commits hate speech, then the person will be reported to the community leader.4. The host community and the Refugees agreed to rebuild the trust and promote social cohesion among them....Action points:The following are the action points that came out of the Peace Conference:...1. Hate speeches: the Host communities and Refugees have requested for trainings and awareness to end Hate speech between the host community and refuges to impeding hate speech and promote social cohesion activities...4. Land: the Refugees have requested piece of land for farming in Wedwiel...5. Vocational Activities: The Refugees and Host Community have requested for skills acquisition through TVET...6. Gender Based Violence: The Refugees and Host communities requested for capacity building on prevention of Gender Based Violence....Ministry of Gender, Child & Social Welfare, UNDP, UNHCR, Concordis International and Peace Partners
- Social class
No specific mention.
Gender
- Women, girls and gender
- Declarations:These declarations were made by the Host community and Refugees as follows;...5. The conference agreed that, Youth and Women should be engaged and empowered on peace initiatives and leadership processes....7. Any rape case committed, the culprit will be punished according to the laws of South Sudan....Action points:The following are the action points that came out of the Peace Conference:...6. Gender Based Violence: The Refugees and Host communities requested for capacity building on prevention of Gender Based Violence.- Responsible:Ministry of Gender, Child & Social Welfare, UNDP, UNHCR, Concordis International and Peace Partners...HOST COMMUNITY SIGNATURES...10. JuerMalekLual | Women leader | [Signed]...REFUGEES SIGNATURES...2. Mona Yagoub Hamid | Women leader | [Signed]...Witness to the Peace Conference:...4. Mrs. AjakNgor | State Ministry of Gender, Child & Social Welfare | [Signed]
- Men and boys
No specific mention.
- LGBTI
No specific mention.
- Family
No specific mention.
State definition
- Nature of state (general)
No specific mention.
- 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
No specific mention.
- 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
- Notes, we the delegates to the conference have taken to implement conference resolutions and recommendations through the activities of civil society and faith-based organizations as agreed upon:...Declarations:These declarations were made by the Host community and Refugees as follows;...3. The host community and the Refugees have agreed to stop hate speech among the two communities.If anyone commits hate speech, then the person will be reported to the community leader....5. The conference agreed that, Youth and Women should be engaged and empowered on peace initiatives and leadership processes.
- Traditional/religious leaders
- Notes, we the delegates to the conference have taken to implement conference resolutions and recommendations through the activities of civil society and faith-based organizations as agreed upon:...Declarations:These declarations were made by the Host community and Refugees as follows;...3. The host community and the Refugees have agreed to stop hate speech among the two communities.If anyone commits hate speech, then the person will be reported to the community leader....Action points:The following are the action points that came out of the Peace Conference:...4. Land: the Refugees have requested piece of land for farming in Wedwiel...Wedwiel Payam Director, CRA, local Paramount Chiefs...- Responsible:
- 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
- Peace Conference:...Reaffirms, that respect for human rights is indispensable for the maintenance of peace and security in Wedwiel and that it constitutes one of the fundamental blocks for sustainable development;...Declarations:These declarations were made by the Host community and Refugees as follows;...6. The delegates to conference agreed that, the case of adultery shall be treated according to the Laws of South Sudan and that of the host community.7. Any rape case committed, the culprit will be punished according to the laws 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
- Declarations:These declarations were made by the Host community and Refugees as follows;...3. The host community and the Refugees have agreed to stop hate speech among the two communities.If anyone commits hate speech, then the person will be reported to the community leader....Action points:The following are the action points that came out of the Peace Conference:...1. Hate speeches: the Host communities and Refugees have requested for trainings and awareness to end Hate speech between the host community and refuges to impeding hate speech and promote social cohesion activities
- Mobility/access
- Action points:The following are the action points that came out of the Peace Conference:...3. Time of movement: The delegates agreed that time schedule during night hours will be determined by the State Government.
- Protection measures
No specific mention.
- 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
No specific mention.
- Prisons and detention
No specific mention.
- Traditional Laws
- Declarations:These declarations were made by the Host community and Refugees as follows;...6. The delegates to conference agreed that, the case of adultery shall be treated according to the Laws of South Sudan and that of the host community.
Socio-economic reconstruction
- Development or socio-economic reconstruction
No specific mention.
- 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 managementDeclarations:These declarations were made by the Host community and Refugees as follows;1. The delegates to the conference have agreed that cutting down of trees is prohibited such as eatable trees and mahogany trees unless it has been approved by the local authority and the Ministry concerned....Action points:The following are the action points that came out of the Peace Conference:...4. Land: the Refugees have requested piece of land for farming in Wedwiel
- Pastoralist/nomadism rights
- Declarations:These declarations were made by the Host community and Refugees as follows;1. The delegates to the conference have agreed that cutting down of trees is prohibited such as eatable trees and mahogany trees unless it has been approved by the local authority and the Ministry concerned.2. The delegates to the peace conference have agreed that the destruction of the shelters for the Refugees cause conflict between the Refugees and the Host community, therefore such activities is not allowed.If anyone found destroying the shelter, then the case will be reported to the police....Action points:The following are the action points that came out of the Peace Conference:...3. Time of movement: The delegates agreed that time schedule during night hours will be determined by the State Government....4. Land: the Refugees have requested piece of land for farming in Wedwiel
- Cultural heritage
No specific mention.
- Environment
- Declarations:These declarations were made by the Host community and Refugees as follows;1. The delegates to the conference have agreed that cutting down of trees is prohibited such as eatable trees and mahogany trees unless it has been approved by the local authority and the Ministry concerned.
- Water or riparian rights or access
- Action points:The following are the action points that came out of the Peace Conference:...2. Water points: water scarcity is a challenge in the communities and we the delegates to the peace conference requests for more water points.
Security sector
- Security Guarantees
No specific mention.
- Ceasefire
No specific mention.
- Police
- Declarations:These declarations were made by the Host community and Refugees as follows;...2. The delegates to the peace conference have agreed that the destruction of the shelters for the Refugees cause conflict between the Refugees and the Host community, therefore such activities is not allowed.If anyone found destroying the shelter, then the case will be reported to the police.
- Armed forces
No specific mention.
- 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
- Declarations:These declarations were made by the Host community and Refugees as follows;...2. The delegates to the peace conference have agreed that the destruction of the shelters for the Refugees cause conflict between the Refugees and the Host community, therefore such activities is not allowed.If anyone found destroying the shelter, then the case will be reported to the police....7. Any rape case committed, the culprit will be punished according to the laws of South Sudan.
- 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
No specific mention.
Implementation
- UN signatory
No specific mention.
- Other international signatory
- The following are the action points that came out of the Peace Conference:...Witness to the Peace Conference:...3. Mr. Stephen MawienMou | Concordis International | [Signed]
- Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
- International mission/force/similar
No specific mention.
- Enforcement mechanism
No specific mention.
Source agreement
WEDWIEL HOST COMMUNITY – REFUGEES PEACE CONFERENCE
NORTHERN Bahr El Ghazal STATE
THEME:
Fostering A Peaceful Co-existence between Refugees and Wedwiel Host communities
18 – 21 April 2024
South Sudan Hotel, Nyamlel, Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State
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Further reaffirm, building the truth between the two communities is the key to foster our relationship, peace and development in Wedwiel and entire Aweil West County.
Recall, the official opening of the Wedwiel Host Community and Refugees held at South Sudan Hotel, Nyamlel which the Aweil West County Executive Director of the State Government of Northern Bahr El Ghazal gave the assurances "of the full support of his Government as we forge ahead in the quest for mutually agreed solutions to the problems that face us as people and that no number of soldiers, armed policemen can enthrone peace (...) Peace is achieved only when the people themselves, in all sincerity of purpose opt for peace and work diligently towards its achievements".
Notes, we the delegates to the conference have taken to implement conference resolutions and recommendations through the activities of civil society and faith-based organizations as agreed upon:
Commends, the practical measures that have been taken by the Northern Bahr El Ghazal State Government to interpret conflict resolution and noting the need to anchor it to the change agenda:
Recognizes, there are some measures consider as shortcomings, in conflict prevention and resolution which are aggravated by shortages of facilities and resources.
Welcomes, the growing partnerships between Northern Bahr El Ghazal State Government, civil society and faith-based organizations;
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PREAMBLE:
We, the parties to this Declaration are:
State & County Authorities, local chiefs, Host communities, Women and Youth leaders, Commission for Refugees Affairs, CSOs and respected opinion leaders and elders brought together by the Concordis International with our consent, We the stakeholders to this declaration believe that violence can cause deaths, injuries, loss of property, trauma, widows and orphans, poverty and massive displacements.
The stakeholders in this Declaration are convinced that a necessary condition for establishing lasting peace in our county is the resort to dialogue to resolve conflicts.
This Declaration covers content from the Host communities and Refugees who attended the Peace Conference in Nyamlel including challenges, declarations and action points.
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Peace Conference:
Convinced, that without peace, Wedwiel Payam, cannot consolidate unity and promote peace and development;
Reaffirms, that respect for human rights is indispensable for the maintenance of peace and security in Wedwiel and that it constitutes one of the fundamental blocks for sustainable development;
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Declarations:
These declarations were made by the Host community and Refugees as follows;
1. The delegates to the conference have agreed that cutting down of trees is prohibited such as eatable trees and mahogany trees unless it has been approved by the local authority and the Ministry concerned.
2. The delegates to the peace conference have agreed that the destruction of the shelters for the Refugees cause conflict between the Refugees and the Host community, therefore such activities is not allowed.
If anyone found destroying the shelter, then the case will be reported to the police.
3. The host community and the Refugees have agreed to stop hate speech among the two communities.
If anyone commits hate speech, then the person will be reported to the community leader.
4. The host community and the Refugees agreed to rebuild the trust and promote social cohesion among them.
5. The conference agreed that, Youth and Women should be engaged and empowered on peace initiatives and leadership processes.
6. The delegates to conference agreed that, the case of adultery shall be treated according to the Laws of South Sudan and that of the host community.
7. Any rape case committed, the culprit will be punished according to the laws of South Sudan.
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Recommendations:
1. The conference recommended the Ministry of Peace Building and Concordis International to conduct peace dialogues between the Host Communities and Refugees in Settlement Camp in Wedwiel.
2. The delegates to the conference recommended that, State Government should involve the host community when conducting meetings with the Refugees in Wedwiel.
3. The delegates to the peace conference recommended that trainings / workshops on Conflict resolutions and mitigation should be conducted between the two communities.
4. The host community and the Refugees appealed to the peace partners and ministry of agriculture to provide farming tools and seeds for farming during the rainy seasons.
5. The Refugees and the host community urged peace partners to construct health facility to provide medical care in Wedwiel.
6. The Host communities and Refugees urged the Peace Partners to ensure trees plantation in Wedwiel.
7. The Refugees urged the UN agencies to consider vulnerable people from the host community when providing services to refugees in Wedwiel Settlement Camp.
8. The delegates urged the police in Wedwiel camp to take full responsibility in managing criminal activities.
9. The delegates to the conference urged Peace Partners to provide employment opportunities to the youth of the Host community in Wedwiel.
10. The delegates to the conference request more days for upcoming Peace conferences to have enough time to discuss their burning issues.
11. The delegates urged the Peace Partners to conduct Peace conferences twice a year to review signed declarations, recommendations and action points.
12. The delegates to the conference urged the Government to establish Police Community in Wedwiel.
13. The conference recommends Refugees to establish their own committee to resolve their own issues among themselves.
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Action points:
The following are the action points that came out of the Peace Conference:
[Note:
The following is a text version of a table.
Please refer to the original PDF for the proper tabular format.]
S/NO | ACTION POINT | RESPONSIBLE | TIMELINE | STATUS
1. Hate speeches: the Host communities and Refugees have requested for trainings and awareness to end Hate speech between the host community and refuges to impeding hate speech and promote social cohesion activities
- Responsible:
Ministry of Peace Building and Peace Partners
2. Water points: water scarcity is a challenge in the communities and we the delegates to the peace conference requests for more water points.
- Responsible:
Ministry of Water Resources & Irrigation, UNMISS, Peace Partners
3. Time of movement: The delegates agreed that time schedule during night hours will be determined by the State Government.
- **Responsible:** State Government
4. Land: the Refugees have requested piece of land for farming in Wedwiel
- Responsible:
Wedwiel Payam Director, CRA, local Paramount Chiefs
5. Vocational Activities: The Refugees and Host Community have requested for skills acquisition through TVET
- Responsible:
Ministry of Peace Building, UNDP, UNHCR, Concordis International, CRA
6. Gender Based Violence: The Refugees and Host communities requested for capacity building on prevention of Gender Based Violence.
- Responsible:
Ministry of Gender, Child & Social Welfare, UNDP, UNHCR, Concordis International and Peace Partners
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We the Host Communities and Refugees further recall the importance of peace initiatives;
we therefore thank Concordis International, CRA, State Government, and Ministry of Peace Building for conducting the 2024 Wedwiel Host community – Refugees Peace Conference at South Sudan Hotel, Nyamlel, Aweil West County.
We have undersigned below to show our sincere commitments;
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HOST COMMUNITY SIGNATURES
[Note:
The following is a text version of the signature table.
Please refer to the original PDF for actual signatures.]
S/NO | NAME | DESIGNATION | SIGNATURE
1. DutMajakMajak | Paramount Chief | [Signed]
2. Tito DuangDhieuDuang | Paramount Chief | [Signed]
3. WieuAleuJok | Paramount chief | [Signed]
4. Deng Angong Adel | Ex-chief | [Signed]
5. DutWekAkuar | Ex-chief | [Signed]
6. GarangKiirKuel | Ex-chief | [Signed]
7. AtakMakueiAkuom | Ex-chief | [Signed]
8. Deng AkueiMoun | Ex-chief | [Signed]
9. KerbinoGarangLuoch | Youth Chairperson | [Signed]
10. JuerMalekLual | Women leader | [Signed]
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REFUGEES SIGNATURES
[Note:
The following is a text version of the signature table.
Please refer to the original PDF for actual signatures.]
S/NO | NAME | DESIGNATION | SIGNATURE
1. Mohammoud Mohammed Ahmed | Camp chairperson | [Signed]
2. Mona Yagoub Hamid | Women leader | [Signed]
3. Essa Mohammed Ajak | Block 12 leader | [Signed]
4. Tijani Omer Hanoun | Block 17 leader | [Signed]
5. Hassan Shekh-eldeenElzubeer | Block 19 leader | [Signed]
6. Mohammed SoluimanAhmed | Block 21 leader | [Signed]
7. Mohammed AimaliSalah el-deen | Block 13 leader | [Signed]
8. AbdallahAbdolmanan Ali | Block 14 leader | [Signed]
9. Mahdi Mohammoud Mohammed | Block 15 leader | [Signed]
10. Ayoub Adam Fedail | Youth leader | [Signed]
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Witness to the Peace Conference:
[Note:
The following is a text version of the witness signature table.
Please refer to the original PDF for actual signatures.]
S/NO | NAME | DESIGNATION | SIGNATURE
1. Mr. DiingAherDiing | Commission for Refugees Affairs | [Signed]
2. Mr. Peter Tong Garang | State Ministry of Peace Building | [Signed]
3. Mr. Stephen MawienMou | Concordis International | [Signed]
4. Mrs. AjakNgor | State Ministry of Gender, Child & Social Welfare | [Signed]
5. Anguei Noon Atak | Peace Committee Chairperson | [Signed]
6. WekRakWek | Peace Committee Deputy Chairperson | [Signed]