Resolutions passed during the Civilian-Military Dialogue in Gulumbi Payam, Morobo County

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Country/entity: South Sudan
Region: Africa (excl MENA)
Agreement name: Resolutions passed during the Civilian-Military Dialogue in Gulumbi Payam, Morobo County
Date: 14 Jun 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: Other
Peace process: South Sudan: Post-secession Local agreements
Parties: Signatories to the Resolutions:

Joseph Mawa John - Hon. Commissioner, Morobo County

Wani Bosco Daniel - Executive Director, Morobo County

ex Taban Lo Abe - Paramount Chief, Morobo County

Ngor Apiet - Area Commander, Morobo County

Rev. Seme Nigo - Bishop, Panyana Diocese

Ajonnye Prossy - Women Chairperson, Morobo County

Isaac Lwate - Youth Chairperson, Morobo County
Third parties: Hakim Noser - Project Officer, WPDI (Whittaker Peace & Development Initiative)
Malish John - Project Officer, CEPO (Community Empowerment for Progress Organization)
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 Gulumbi payam in Morobo county between the armed forces and the community. Broadly the agreement aims to encourage this through ongoing reconciliatory efforts between the army and local leaders, with improved security mechanisms and efforts to deal with crime. Substantively the agreement makes provisions for improved legal mechanisms to deal with crime and calls for reinforced legal systems and improved policing. The agreement also broadly addresses range of other societal reconciliatory issues; including ongoing grassroots dialogue, material property reparations to civilians, humanitarian access corridors, and socio-economic development addressing both civilians and the armed forces within the community. Traditional leaders / church leaders and the military are to implement the agreement within the community.

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Source of document: Agreement sourced from researcher in South Sudan and confirmed public.

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: Groups→Racial/ethnic/national group→Anti-discrimination
10. Tribalism should be stopped/avoided in the county.
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: Anye Prossy: Women Chairperson, Morobo County.
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: 21. Open corridors for humanitarian aid work to support the community.
Traditional/religious leaders: 19. Transparency and accountability should be exercised by all leaders.
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: 8. Strengthen the legal system of Morobo County (re-open the prison facility, appoint legal adviser for Morobo, Sensitize police on their roles).
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→Other
17 The people of Mprobo should stop propaganda.
Mobility/access: 21. Open corridors for humanitarian aid work to support the community.
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: 8. Strengthen the legal system of Morobo County (re-open the prison facility, appoint legal adviser for Morobo, Sensitize police on their roles).
Traditional Laws: No specific mention.

Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction: Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic development
9. Strengthen the education system in Morobo County (rehabilitation, and recruitment of qualified teachers).
Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Humanitarian assistance
21. Open corridors for humanitarian aid work to support the community.
Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Infrastructure and reconstruction
20 Schools and Health centers to be opened nearer to military barracks.
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→Property return and restitution
15. Compensation for civilians property destroyed during the war implementation of chapter 51.
Pastoralist/nomadism rights: No specific mention.
Cultural heritage: No specific mention.
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: 8. Strengthen the legal system of Morobo County (re-open the prison facility, appoint legal adviser for Morobo, Sensitize police on their roles).
16. The police department should actively participate in activities that involve civilians and police.
Armed forces: 4. Provision of means of transport (vehicles) to the SSPDF for easy facilitation.
5. Annual leave should be granted to the soldiers.
11. The salary structure of civil servants and military should be smproved and paid timely.
20 Schools and Health centers to be opened nearer to military barracks.
22. Strengthening the health referral pathway for serious cases in the army.
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: No specific mention.
Drugs: No specific mention.
Terrorism: No specific mention.

Transitional justice

Transitional justice general: No specific mention.
Amnesty/pardon: No specific mention.
Courts: No specific mention.
Mechanism: No specific mention.
Prisoner release: No specific mention.
Vetting: No specific mention.
Victims: No specific mention.
Missing persons: No specific mention.
Reparations: Transitional justice→Reparations→Material reparations
15. Compensation for civilians property destroyed during the war implementation of chapter 51.
Reconciliation: 18. The people should forgive each other on the past issues and begin a new journey.

Implementation

UN signatory: No specific mention.
Other international signatory: Project Officer, WPDI (Whittaker Peace & Development Initiative).
Referendum for agreement: No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar: No specific mention.
Enforcement mechanism: No specific mention.

Resolutions and Recommendations

[Note:

Resolutions and Recommendations were taken from the table provided in the agreement.

To see as a complete table, please consult the PDF]

1. Rome peace talks should be concluded as soon as possible

2. Politicians should fulfill their promises pledged.

3. Civilians should not leave in fear and build confidence on the SSPDFs.

4. Provision of means of transport (vehicles) to the SSPDF for easy facilitation.

5. Annual leave should be granted to the soldiers.

6. Dialogue should go up to the grass roots.

7. Military and community should avoid violence.

8. Strengthen the legal system of Morobo County (re-open the prison facility, appoint legal adviser for Morobo, Sensitize police on their roles).

9. Strengthen the education system in Morobo County (rehabilitation, and recruitment of qualified teachers).

10. Tribalism should be stopped/avoided in the county.

11. The salary structure of civil servants and military should be smproved and paid timely.

12. People should respect each other regardless of their status (Dovilians and military and promote good working relation.

13. People should exercise Fear of God.

14 Avoid false influence from politicians.

15. Compensation for civilians property destroyed during the war implementation of chapter 51.

16. The police department should actively participate in activities that involve civilians and police.

17 The people of Mprobo should stop propaganda.

18. The people should forgive each other on the past issues and begin a new journey.

19. Transparency and accountability should be exercised by all leaders.

20 Schools and Health centers to be opened nearer to military barracks.

21. Open corridors for humanitarian aid work to support the community.

22. Strengthening the health referral pathway for serious cases in the army.

23. People should exchange greetings as a sign of love and peace.

24. Provision of equal services.

25. People of Morobo should embark on Agriculture for self-sustainability.

Signatories to the Resolutions

Hon. Joseph Mawa John:

Commissioner, Morobo County.

Nani Bosco Daniel:

Executive Director, Morobo County.

Ex Taban Lo Abe:

Paramount Chief, Morobo County.

Anye Prossy: Women Chairperson, Morobo County.

Seme Miga:

Bishop, Panyana Diocese.

Isaac Rwate:

Youth Chairperson, Morobo County.

Kim Noser:

Area Commander, Morobo County.

Malish John:

Project Officer, WPDI (Whittaker Peace & Development Initiative).

[Name Unclear]:

Project Officer, CEPO (Community Empowerment for Progress Organization).