Wunlit Dinka Nuer Covenant and Resolutions
- Country/entity
-
South Sudan
- Region
-
Africa (excl MENA)
- Agreement name
- Wunlit Dinka Nuer Covenant and Resolutions
- Date
- 8 Mar 1999
- 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: Pre-secession Local Peace Processes
- Parties
- Dinka and Nuer Chiefs, church, civil and community leaders, elders, women and youth
- Third parties
- New Sudan Council of Churches (NSCC)
- Description
- The covenant and resolutions from the Wunlit Peace Conference, proposes past provision mechanisms for abductees, refugees, etc. Agreement continues by proposing a mechanism for peace keeping on the border between Dinka Nuer grazing lands as well as how to continue the peace processes to a regional level.
Groups
- Children/youth
- Groups→Children/youth→SubstantivePage 4, Resolutions, I. Resolutions Regarding: Missing Persons and Marriages to Abductees
... B. Girls who have been Married in Captivity
... 4. If there are children of the marriage, the natural father may choose to redeem the children according to Dinka/Nuer traditions.
5. If the father refuses to redeem the children, the mother is free to leave with them [the children].
... 6. If a woman is married to or held by a soldier on the SPLA side, a letter should be sent to Commander Salva Kiir Mayardit, Chief of General Staff of SPLA, so that the girl is able to state before her parents/relatives whether she wants to remain with her soldier-husband or return to her family. If a woman is married to or held by a soldier on the UDSF side, a letter should be sent to Commander Elijah Hon Tap, Chief of Staff of SSDF, so that the girl is able to state before her parents/relatives whether she wants to remain with her soldier-husband or return to her family.
... • Whether she has a single child or several the natural father may choose to redeem the children, according to the custom of the Dinka/Nuer.
Page 4, Resolutions, I. Resolutions Regarding: Missing Persons and Marriages to Abductees
... C. Married Women Abducted into Captivity
1. As soon as a woman in this category is identified she should be repatriated to her home area with all her children born in captivity.
Page 4, Resolutions, I. Resolutions Regarding: Missing Persons and Marriages to Abductees
... D. Boys or Men in Captivity.
1. In all cases boys and men who have been abducted and held in captivity shall be freed and repatriated to their natural parents or guardians as soon as they are discovered.
2. A man who has been provided a wife by his captor must be asked where he himself wants to live. If he chooses to return to live with his parents/relatives, then his family shall pay the bride wealth which was paid by his captor.
3. If his father/relatives pay the bride wealth on his behalf, then he is free to return to his land of origin with his children and wife.
Page 11-12, Resolutions, VI. Resolutions Regarding: Extending the Peace to the East Bank of the Nile and Equatoria
... F. These conferences shall be organised by:
... 6. Youth - Disabled persons
No specific mention.
- Elderly/age
No specific mention.
- Migrant workers
No specific mention.
- Racial/ethnic/national group
- Groups→Racial/ethnic/national group→SubstantivePage 11, Resolutions, VI. Resolutions Regarding: Extending the Peace to the East Bank of the Nile and Equatoria
B. The conflicts to be addressed in the East Bankare:
• Nuer-Dinka Bor
• Murle-Nuer and Murle- Dinka Bor
• Murle-Anyua
• Nuer-Shilluk
• Lou Nuer-Gaawar Nuer
C. The conflicts to be addressed in Equatoria are:
• Taposa - Didinga
• Didinga-Displaced Nilotics
• Taposa-Murle
• Jee-Murle
• Mandari-Dinka Bor
• Boya-Taposa
Page 11, Resolutions, VI. Resolutions Regarding: Extending the Peace to the East Bank of the Nile and Equatoria
... E. Participants in these conferences will be similar to what was done in Wunlit:
1. Holding a peace conference on the East Bank among the Nuer, Dinka Bor, Murle, Shilluk, and Anyua.
2. Holding a mini-peace and reconciliation conference among the Lou and Gaawar Nuer. - Religious groups
No specific mention.
- Indigenous people
No specific mention.
- Other groups
No specific mention.
- Refugees/displaced persons
- Groups→Refugees/displaced persons→SubstantivePage 2, Wunlit Dinka Nuer Covenant, Dinka-Nuer West Bank Peace and Reconciliation Conference, 27 February - 8 March 1999
... We declare the following:
... • Displaced communities are encouraged to return to their original homes and rebuild relationships with their neighbours.
Page 5, Resolutions, II. Resolutions Regarding: Reclaiming the Land and Rebuilding Relationships
(A provisional list was developed of villages and settlements that have been abandoned due to the Dinka-Nuer conflict during the past seven and a half years and should be considered for reconstruction. The Covenant encourages displaced communities to return to their original homes and rebuild relationships with their neighbours. The provisional list includes the names of more than 400 villages and settlements in Appendix A.) - Social class
No specific mention.
Gender
- Women, girls and gender
- Page 1, untitled preamble, This event proves , beyond any doubt , that such conferences that directly involve representatives of the concerned tribes from amongst the chiefs , dignitaries, men and women young and old , could establish a solid ground for a genuine dialogue between neighboring people and tribes ,thus, laying the foundation for sustainable peace between them.
Page 2, Wunlit Dinka Nuer Covenant, Dinka-Nuer West Bank Peace and Reconciliation Conference, 27 February - 8 March 1999
Dinka and Nuer Chiefs, church, civil and community leaders, elders, women and youth have met in a peace and reconciliation meeting in Wunlit, Bahr el Ghazal, Sudan under the auspices of the New Sudan Council of Churches (NSCC).
Page 4, Resolutions, I. Resolutions Regarding: Missing Persons and Marriages to Abductees
A. Girls who have been abducted but are not yet married.
1. Shall be repatriated to their parents/relatives as soon as they are identified.
Page 4, Resolutions, I. Resolutions Regarding: Missing Persons and Marriages to Abductees
... B. Girls who have been Married in Captivity
1. As soon as they are identified they shall be asked by their parents/relatives if they want to remain with their husbands.
2. If a woman declares that she wants to remain with her husband, than the bride wealth must be collected and presented to her parents/relatives.
3. If she desires to return to her parents/relatives she is to be repatriated.
4. If there are children of the marriage, the natural father may choose to redeem the children according to Dinka/Nuer traditions.
5. If the father refuses to redeem the children, the mother is free to leave with them.
6. If a woman is married to or held by a soldier on the SPLA side, a letter should be sent to
Commander Salva Kiir Mayardit, Chief of General Staff of SPLA, so that the girl is able to state before her parents/relatives whether she wants to remain with her soldier-husband or return to her family. If a woman is married to or held by a soldier on the UDSF side, a letter should be sent to Commander Elijah Hon Tap, Chief of Staff of SSDF, so that the girl is able to state before her parents/relatives whether she wants to remain with her soldier-husband or return to her family.
• If she wants to return to her parents, then she must go.
• Whether she has a single child or several the natural father may choose to redeem the children, according to the custom of the Dinka/Nuer.
• If the father refuses to redeem the children, the mother is free to leave with them.
Page 4, Resolutions, I. Resolutions Regarding: Missing Persons and Marriages to Abductees
... C. Married Women Abducted into Captivity
1. As soon as a woman in this category is identified she should be repatriated to her home area with all her children born in captivity.
Page 4, Resolutions, I. Resolutions Regarding: Missing Persons and Marriages to Abductees
... D. Boys or Men in Captivity.
... 2. A man who has been provided a wife by his captor must be asked where he himself wants to live. If he chooses to return to live with his parents/relatives, then his family shall pay the bride wealth which was paid by his captor.
3. If his father/relatives pay the bride wealth on his behalf, then he is free to return to his land of origin with his children and wife.
Page 8, Resolutions, III. Resolutions Regarding: Institutional Arrangements
... A. Dinka-Nuer Peace Council
1. Composition: Three members, one of whom shall be a woman, shall be chosen by each county/province.
Page 11, Resolutions, VI. Resolutions Regarding: Extending the Peace to the East Bank of the Nile and Equatoria
... E. Participants in these conferences will be similar to what was done in Wunlit:
... 6. Copies of the Wunlit Dinka-Nuer Covenant and Resolutions should be widely disseminated to all communities and regions of the south as well as the Diaspora.
... 2. Women
Page 11-12, Resolutions, VI. Resolutions Regarding: Extending the Peace to the East Bank of the Nile and Equatoria
... F. These conferences shall be organised by:
... 5. Women’ s Leaders
Page 12, Resolutions, VI. Resolutions Regarding: Extending the Peace to the East Bank of the Nile and Equatoria
F. Roles for each group
... 2. Women o As organised by local women’s associations
2. Venue and Date Options: o Venue options: Akobo, Waat, Ayod - Men and boys
- Gender→Men and boys→Gender neutral wordingPage 1, untitled preamble, This event proves , beyond any doubt , that such conferences that directly involve representatives of the concerned tribes from amongst the chiefs , dignitaries, men and women young and old , could establish a solid ground for a genuine dialogue between neighboring people and tribes ,thus, laying the foundation for sustainable peace between them.
Page 4, Resolutions, I. Resolutions Regarding: Missing Persons and Marriages to Abductees
... D. Boys or Men in Captivity.
1. In all cases boys and men who have been abducted and held in captivity shall be freed and repatriated to their natural parents or guardians as soon as they are discovered.
2. A man who has been provided a wife by his captor must be asked where he himself wants to live. If he chooses to return to live with his parents/relatives, then his family shall pay the bride wealth which was paid by his captor.
3. If his father/relatives pay the bride wealth on his behalf, then he is free to return to his land of origin with his children and wife.
Page 4, Resolutions, I. Resolutions Regarding: Missing Persons and Marriages to Abductees
... E. Boys or Men who were abducted, then freed, and have settled on their own accord.
1. This group shall be left undisturbed wherever they are found. (Cases regarding minors shall be handled according to Dinka/Nuer customary law.) - LGBTI
No specific mention.
- Family
- Page 4, Resolutions, I. Resolutions Regarding: Missing Persons and Marriages to Abductees
A. Girls who have been abducted but are not yet married.
1. Shall be repatriated to their parents/relatives as soon as they are identified.
B. Girls who have been Married in Captivity
1. As soon as they are identified they shall be asked by their parents/relatives if they want to remain with their husbands.
2. If a woman declares that she wants to remain with her husband, than the bride wealth must be collected and presented to her parents/relatives.
3. If she desires to return to her parents/relatives she is to be repatriated.
4. If there are children of the marriage, the natural father may choose to redeem the children according to Dinka/Nuer traditions.
5. If the father refuses to redeem the children, the mother is free to leave with them.
6. If a woman is married to or held by a soldier on the SPLA side, a letter should be sent to Commander Salva Kiir Mayardit, Chief of General Staff of SPLA, so that the girl is able to state before her parents/relatives whether she wants to remain with her soldier-husband or return to her family. If a woman is married to or held by a soldier on the UDSF side, a letter should be sent to Commander Elijah Hon Tap, Chief of Staff of SSDF, so that the girl is able to state before her parents/relatives whether she wants to remain with her soldier-husband or return to her family.
• If she wants to return to her parents, then she must go.
• Whether she has a single child or several the natural father may choose to redeem the children, according to the custom of the Dinka/Nuer.
• If the father refuses to redeem the children, the mother is free to leave with them.
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
- Page 11-12, Resolutions, VI. Resolutions Regarding: Extending the Peace to the East Bank of the Nile and Equatoria
... F. These conferences shall be organised by:
... 4. Community Leaders and chiefs - Traditional/religious leaders
- Page 2, Wunlit Dinka Nuer Covenant, Dinka-Nuer West Bank Peace and Reconciliation Conference, 27 February - 8 March 1999
Dinka and Nuer Chiefs, church, civil and community leaders, elders, women and youth have met in a peace and reconciliation meeting in Wunlit, Bahr el Ghazal, Sudan under the auspices of the New Sudan Council of Churches (NSCC).
Page 5, Resolutions, I. Resolutions Regarding: Missing Persons and Marriages to Abductees
... F. Creation of Abductee Identification Teams
1. On both Dinka and Nuer sides an Abductee Identification Team shall be formed made up of chiefs. The two teams shall work together, accompanying each other on tours of both Dinka and Nuer territories.
Page 7, Resolutions, III. Resolutions Regarding: Institutional Arrangements
... A. The Border Courts
... 2. Re-affirm the present border chiefs and increase their numbers when necessary.
Page 8, Resolutions, III. Resolutions Regarding: Institutional Arrangements
... A. Dinka-Nuer Peace Council
... 5. The Functions of the Council.
... • Recommend a larger forum or meeting between Dinka/Nuer chiefs, elders and political leaders in the event of serious violations of the Covenant and Resolutions.
Page 10-11, Resolutions, IV. Resolutions Regarding: Monitoring the Borders
... A. Stations will be manned by police and border chiefs.
Page 11, Resolutions, VI. Resolutions Regarding: Extending the Peace to the East Bank of the Nile and Equatoria
... E. Participants in these conferences will be similar to what was done in Wunlit:
... 6. Copies of the Wunlit Dinka-Nuer Covenant and Resolutions should be widely disseminated to all communities and regions of the south as well as the Diaspora.
1. Chiefs
... 3. Church leaders
4. Elders
... 7. Traditional spiritual leaders
Page 11-12, Resolutions, VI. Resolutions Regarding: Extending the Peace to the East Bank of the Nile and Equatoria
... F. These conferences shall be organised by:
1. NSCC
... 4. Community Leaders and chiefs
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F. Roles for each group
1. NSCC
o Fundraising and Co-ordination
o Logistics
o Prayer
o Transport of delegates to the venue
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F. Roles for each group
... 4. Chiefs and Community Leaders
Bank a second major Conference should be prepared in Equatoria. o All South Inclusive Conference. This largest and most inclusive gathering shall follow the Conference in Equatoria, and will include representatives from all areas of the South: Equatoria, Bahr el Ghazal, and Upper Nile. It will encompass not only the grassroots civilian population (as the Wunlit conference) but also political and other leaders. All groups, of every persuasion and faction will meet in an atmosphere of great flexibility. All participants will be entitled to speak and contribute freely.
o Building of Conference accommodation o Contribute cattle and foodstuffs locally available o Mobilise and inform the local population concerning peace and reconciliation - Public administration
- Page 5, Resolutions, II. Resolutions Regarding: Reclaiming the Land and Rebuilding Relationships
... A. Promotion of Dinka-Nuer Reconciliation and Familial Co-Existence.
... 4. Produce a unified Re-statement of Dinka and Nuer Customary Law to assist the local courts, law enforcement and administrative officials. - 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
No specific mention.
- Bill of rights/similar
No specific mention.
- Treaty incorporation
- Page 7, Resolutions, III. Resolutions Regarding: Institutional Arrangements
... A. The Border Courts
... 5. Convicts on either side shall be imprisoned where the offence was committed and shall be treated in accordance with international human rights norms. - Civil and political rights
- Human rights and equality→Civil and political rights→Freedom of movementPage 2, Wunlit Dinka Nuer Covenant, Dinka-Nuer West Bank Peace and Reconciliation Conference, 27 February - 8 March 1999
... We declare the following:
... • Freedom of movement is affirmed and inter-communal commerce, trade, development and services are encouraged. - 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 rolesPage 8, Resolutions, IV. Resolutions Regarding: Monitoring the Borders
... B. Each district is to have a radio, totalling 9 radios
• 5 of these are for Bahr el Ghazal
• 4 are for Western Upper Nile. (This does not include the Bul section since they were not present. Additional radios may be needed in the future.)
Page 11, Resolutions, V. Resolutions Regarding: People Outside the Peace Process
A. The concerned authorities of the Conference, Dinka and Nuer, are to disseminate the Covenant and Resolutions of the Conference in their areas with the assistance of the local authorities and the New Sudan Council of Churches. - Mobility/access
- Page 2, Wunlit Dinka Nuer Covenant, Dinka-Nuer West Bank Peace and Reconciliation Conference, 27 February - 8 March 1999
... We declare the following:
... • Local cross-border agreements and arrangements are encouraged and shall be respected. - 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
- Page 7, Resolutions, III. Resolutions Regarding: Institutional Arrangements
... A. The Border Courts
1. We recommend the revival and strengthening of existing border courts as well as training of para-legals to man the courts.
2. Re-affirm the present border chiefs and increase their numbers when necessary.
3. Border courts constituted in Bahr el Ghazal and Unity states shall consist of 5 to 7 members each.
4. Pending further arrangements the law applicable in both courts shall be customary law.
5. Convicts on either side shall be imprisoned where the offence was committed and shall be treated in accordance with international human rights norms.
C. Appeal Processes
1. Border courts shall be courts of original jurisdiction except in capital offences. (Capital offences go directly to the county or province judge.)
2. Appeals from border courts shall lie to the relevant peoples’ regional court.
3. Appeals from the peoples’ regional court shall lie to the county judge or province judge as the case may be. - Prisons and detention
No specific mention.
- Traditional Laws
- Page 4, Resolutions, I. Resolutions Regarding: Missing Persons and Marriages to Abductees
... B. Girls who have been Married in Captivity
... 4. If there are children of the marriage, the natural father may choose to redeem the children according to Dinka/Nuer traditions.
... 6. If a woman is married to or held by a soldier on the SPLA side, a letter should be sent to
Commander Salva Kiir Mayardit, Chief of General Staff of SPLA, so that the girl is able to state before her parents/relatives whether she wants to remain with her soldier-husband or return to her family. If a woman is married to or held by a soldier on the UDSF side, a letter should be sent to Commander Elijah Hon Tap, Chief of Staff of SSDF, so that the girl is able to state before her parents/relatives whether she wants to remain with her soldier-husband or return to her family.
... • Whether she has a single child or several the natural father may choose to redeem the children, according to the custom of the Dinka/Nuer.
Page 4, Resolutions, I. Resolutions Regarding: Missing Persons and Marriages to Abductees
... E. Boys or Men who were abducted, then freed, and have settled on their own accord.
1. This group shall be left undisturbed wherever they are found. (Cases regarding minors shall be handled according to Dinka/Nuer customary law.)
Page 5, Resolutions, II. Resolutions Regarding: Reclaiming the Land and Rebuilding Relationships
... A. Promotion of Dinka-Nuer Reconciliation and Familial Co-Existence.
... 4. Produce a unified Re-statement of Dinka and Nuer Customary Law to assist the local courts, law enforcement and administrative officials.
Page 7, Resolutions, III. Resolutions Regarding: Institutional Arrangements
... A. The Border Courts
... 4. Pending further arrangements the law applicable in both courts shall be customary law.
5. Convicts on either side shall be imprisoned where the offence was committed and shall be treated in accordance with international human rights norms.
Socio-economic reconstruction
- Development or socio-economic reconstruction
- Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic developmentPage 5, Resolutions, II. Resolutions Regarding: Reclaiming the Land and Rebuilding Relationships
... A. Formation of a Technical and Planning Committee on Land Settlement and Reclamation responsible for:
1. Advising on consolidation and relocation of villages and stations.
2. Advising on linking villages and settlements to productive areas, introduction of ox ploughing, provision of bore wells, medical care, and veterinary services. Promotion of joint Dinka-Nuer cattle and commodity markets.
Page 5, Resolutions, II. Resolutions Regarding: Reclaiming the Land and Rebuilding Relationships
... A. Promotion of Dinka-Nuer Reconciliation and Familial Co-Existence.
1. Establishment of a Dinka-Nuer Veterinary Centre to be jointly shared by Dinka and Nuer. This is to encourage a common concern for animal health as a vested interest which needs to be protected.
2. Establishment of Dinka-Nuer co-operatives in agricultural and commercial fields.
3. Establishment of a model Dinka-Nuer Primary School near the border, with both Dinka and Nuer students enrolled. - National economic plan
No specific mention.
- Natural resources
No specific mention.
- International funds
- Page 2, Wunlit Dinka Nuer Covenant, Dinka-Nuer West Bank Peace and Reconciliation Conference, 27 February - 8 March 1999
... We declare the following:
... We appeal to the International Community to endorse, embrace and assist in implementation of this Covenant and its Resolutions.
Page 8, Resolutions, III. Resolutions Regarding: Institutional Arrangements
... A. Dinka-Nuer Peace Council
... 5. The Functions of the Council.
... • The council is also authorised to raise funds through appeals to international and indigenous NGOs. - Business
- Page 2, Wunlit Dinka Nuer Covenant, Dinka-Nuer West Bank Peace and Reconciliation Conference, 27 February - 8 March 1999
... We declare the following:
... • Freedom of movement is affirmed and inter-communal commerce, trade, development and services are encouraged.
Page 5, Resolutions, II. Resolutions Regarding: Reclaiming the Land and Rebuilding Relationships
... A. Affirm Freedom of Movement in Peace and Security
1. We propose a market based near the border where Dinka and Nuer can trade together, with all benefiting from the diversity of items and wealth we will be able to share together. - Taxation
No specific mention.
- Banks
No specific mention.
Land, property and environment
- Land reform/rights
No specific mention.
- Pastoralist/nomadism rights
- Page 2, Wunlit Dinka Nuer Covenant, Dinka-Nuer West Bank Peace and Reconciliation Conference, 27 February - 8 March 1999
... We declare the following:
... • Local cross-border agreements and arrangements are encouraged and shall be respected.
Page 2, Wunlit Dinka Nuer Covenant, Dinka-Nuer West Bank Peace and Reconciliation Conference, 27 February - 8 March 1999
... We declare the following:
... • It is hereby declared that border grazing lands and fishing grounds shall be available immediately as shared resources.
Page 7, Resolutions, III. Resolutions Regarding: Institutional Arrangements
A. Police*
... 1. Joint police forces shall be formed during the dry season in the areas of contact. This will assist in areas where conflict has arisen over grazing lands. A Joint Police force from both Unity State and Bahr el Ghazal will work together in the grazing and fishing areas during the dry season. - Cultural heritage
- Land, property and environment→Cultural heritage→PromotionPage 5, Resolutions, II. Resolutions Regarding: Reclaiming the Land and Rebuilding Relationships
... A. Promotion of Dinka-Nuer Reconciliation and Familial Co-Existence.
... 5. Establish an annual award that shall be conferred by the Council upon those who are proficient in both Dinka and Nuer languages. - Environment
No specific mention.
- Water or riparian rights or access
No specific mention.
Security sector
- Security Guarantees
- Page 8, Resolutions, III. Resolutions Regarding: Institutional Arrangements
... A. Dinka-Nuer Peace Council
... 4. The venue for the meetings shall alternate dependent on the security situation.
Page 11, Resolutions, V. Resolutions Regarding: People Outside the Peace Process
... D. The Conference makes the following recommendations:
... 3. The Conference extends its gratitude to the NSCC for facilitating this important conference, and to the SPLM/SPLA for allowing this conference in Tonj County and for providing adequate security. Our gratitude also goes to the UDSF for having confidence in the security arrangements made by SPLA and for allowing delegates from UDSF controlled areas.
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F. Roles for each group
... 2. UDSF will ensure the security of the East Bank Conference
3. SPLA will co-ordinate with the NSCC and UDSF concerning security and transport of delegates from its area to the Conference site. - Ceasefire
- Security sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provisionPage 2, Wunlit Dinka Nuer Covenant, Dinka-Nuer West Bank Peace and Reconciliation Conference, 27 February - 8 March 1999
... We declare the following:
• All hostile acts shall cease between Dinka and Nuer whether between their respective military forces or armed civilians. A permanent cease-fire is hereby declared between the Dinka and Nuer people with immediate effect. - Police
- Page 5, Resolutions, II. Resolutions Regarding: Reclaiming the Land and Rebuilding Relationships
... A. Promotion of Dinka-Nuer Reconciliation and Familial Co-Existence.
... 4. Produce a unified Re-statement of Dinka and Nuer Customary Law to assist the local courts, law enforcement and administrative officials.
Page 6-7, Resolutions, III. Resolutions Regarding: Institutional Arrangements
A. Police*
(*The list of border stations or police posts found in this section and the list in section IV will be finalised in a meeting of the Peace Council in Ganyliel in November 1999. Between March and November 1999 the counties and provinces will work to harmonise the two lists.)
1. Bahr el Ghazal Region shall have the following police posts: 1. Adior
1. Pagrau
1. Luel
1. Madol
1. Makuac
1. Meshra Acol 1. Majak Juer
1. Mayen Jur
1. Mayom Adony 1. Mathiang
2. Unity State shall have corresponding posts as follows: 1. Dhiau Rid
1. Jerweng
1. Mayom
1. Kaikon
1. Tar
1. Madol
1. Lony
1. Porjuer
1. Luel
1. Majok
1. Rialthiang 1. Tangyier 1. Riak
3. The composition of the force command and other provisions shall include:
• arms & ammunitions
• uniforms
• stationery
• transport
• radio communication sets
• medicines
• rations
• training
1. Joint police forces shall be formed during the dry season in the areas of contact. This will assist in areas where conflict has arisen over grazing lands. A Joint Police force from both Unity State and Bahr el Ghazal will work together in the grazing and fishing areas during the dry season.
Page 10-11, Resolutions, IV. Resolutions Regarding: Monitoring the Borders
... A. Stations will be manned by police and border chiefs. - Armed forces
- Page 10-11, Resolutions, IV. Resolutions Regarding: Monitoring the Borders
... B. Disarmament: As peace comes to an area, all citizens holding firearms are either to be disarmed or join the army. ... - DDR
- Security sector→DDR→Demilitarisation provisionsPage 10-11, Resolutions, IV. Resolutions Regarding: Monitoring the Borders
... B. Disarmament: As peace comes to an area, all citizens holding firearms are either to be disarmed or join the army. The local civilian militia are called Jiec-nin-bor in Nuer, or Gelweng in Dinka. The unanamous decision was that once peace is established there would be no need for these. Both Dinka and Nuer agree that these are a source of insecurity at the border, and a source of insecurity internally. The disarmament process is to be done in three stages:
o All armed civilian forces are to immediately come under the discipline of the military forces in each area;
o Firearms held by civilians shall be registered according to chieftainships;
o As peace comes to an area, arms are to be stored in local armouries under the control of the local authorities. - Intelligence services
No specific mention.
- Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
- Page 2, Wunlit Dinka Nuer Covenant, Dinka-Nuer West Bank Peace and Reconciliation Conference, 27 February - 8 March 1999
... We declare the following:
... We appeal to the SPLM/A and the UDSF/SSDF to endorse, embrace and assist in implementation of this Covenant and its Resolutions.
Page 4, Resolutions, I. Resolutions Regarding: Missing Persons and Marriages to Abductees
B. Girls who have been Married in Captivity
... 6. If a woman is married to or held by a soldier on the SPLA side, a letter should be sent to Commander Salva Kiir Mayardit, Chief of General Staff of SPLA, so that the girl is able to state before her parents/relatives whether she wants to remain with her soldier-husband or return to her family. If a woman is married to or held by a soldier on the UDSF side, a letter should be sent to Commander Elijah Hon Tap, Chief of Staff of SSDF, so that the girl is able to state before her parents/relatives whether she wants to remain with her soldier-husband or return to her family.
Page 10-11, Resolutions, IV. Resolutions Regarding: Monitoring the Borders
... B. Disarmament: As peace comes to an area, all citizens holding firearms are either to be disarmed or join the army. The local civilian militia are called Jiec-nin-bor in Nuer, or Gelweng in Dinka. The unanamous decision was that once peace is established there would be no need for these. Both Dinka and Nuer agree that these are a source of insecurity at the border, and a source of insecurity internally. The disarmament process is to be done in three stages:
o All armed civilian forces are to immediately come under the discipline of the military forces in each area;
o Firearms held by civilians shall be registered according to chieftainships;
o As peace comes to an area, arms are to be stored in local armouries under the control of the local authorities.
Page 11, Resolutions, V. Resolutions Regarding: People Outside the Peace Process
... B. The Conference calls on Kerubino Kuanyin Bol and Paulino Matip Nhial to join the peace and reconciliation process and embrace the Wunlit Dinka-Nuer Covenant and Resolutions.
Page 11, Resolutions, V. Resolutions Regarding: People Outside the Peace Process
... C. The Conference calls on Dr. Riek Machar and the peace-loving people of Upper Nile to use their influence to bring Kerubino Kuanyin Bol and Paulino Matip Nhial to the peace process.
Page 11, Resolutions, V. Resolutions Regarding: People Outside the Peace Process
... D. The Conference makes the following recommendations:
1. A letter shall be written to Dr. John Garang and Riek Machar urging them to resolve their differences and embrace and promote the peace and reconciliation process.
... 3. The Conference extends its gratitude to the NSCC for facilitating this important conference, and to the SPLM/SPLA for allowing this conference in Tonj County and for providing adequate security. Our gratitude also goes to the UDSF for having confidence in the security arrangements made by SPLA and for allowing delegates from UDSF controlled areas.
Page 11, Resolutions, VI. Resolutions Regarding: Extending the Peace to the East Bank of the Nile and Equatoria
... E. Participants in these conferences will be similar to what was done in Wunlit:
... 6. Copies of the Wunlit Dinka-Nuer Covenant and Resolutions should be widely disseminated to all communities and regions of the south as well as the Diaspora.
... 5. Representatives from the SPLM and the USDF
6. Members of self-organised ethnic militia
Page 12, Resolutions, VI. Resolutions Regarding: Extending the Peace to the East Bank of the Nile and Equatoria
F. Roles for each group
... 2. UDSF will ensure the security of the East Bank Conference
3. SPLA will co-ordinate with the NSCC and UDSF concerning security and transport of delegates from its area to the Conference site. - 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
- Transitional justice→Amnesty/pardon→Amnesty/pardon properPage 2, Wunlit Dinka Nuer Covenant, Dinka-Nuer West Bank Peace and Reconciliation Conference, 27 February - 8 March 1999
... We declare the following:
... • Amnesty is hereby declared for all offences against people and property committed prior to 1/1/99 involving Dinka and Nuer on the West Bank of the Nile River. - Courts
No specific mention.
- Mechanism
No specific mention.
- Prisoner release
No specific mention.
- Vetting
No specific mention.
- Victims
No specific mention.
- Missing persons
- Page 2, Wunlit Dinka Nuer Covenant, Dinka-Nuer West Bank Peace and Reconciliation Conference, 27 February - 8 March 1999
... We the participants hereby make and adopt the following Covenant and pledge ourselves to observe and implement it scrupulously and conscientiously in keeping with the solemn vows of peace, reconciliation and familial co- existence. We initiated our Conference with the sacrifice of the White Bull (Mabior Thon / Tu-bor) and have sealed the Covenant in Christian worship and traditional sacrifice.
Page 4, Resolutions, I. Resolutions Regarding: Missing Persons and Marriages to Abductees
A. Girls who have been abducted but are not yet married.
1. Shall be repatriated to their parents/relatives as soon as they are identified.
Page 4, Resolutions, I. Resolutions Regarding: Missing Persons and Marriages to Abductees
... B. Girls who have been Married in Captivity
1. As soon as they are identified they shall be asked by their parents/relatives if they want to remain with their husbands.
2. If a woman declares that she wants to remain with her husband, than the bride wealth must be collected and presented to her parents/relatives.
3. If she desires to return to her parents/relatives she is to be repatriated.
4. If there are children of the marriage, the natural father may choose to redeem the children according to Dinka/Nuer traditions.
5. If the father refuses to redeem the children, the mother is free to leave with them.
6. If a woman is married to or held by a soldier on the SPLA side, a letter should be sent to
Commander Salva Kiir Mayardit, Chief of General Staff of SPLA, so that the girl is able to state before her parents/relatives whether she wants to remain with her soldier-husband or return to her family. If a woman is married to or held by a soldier on the UDSF side, a letter should be sent to Commander Elijah Hon Tap, Chief of Staff of SSDF, so that the girl is able to state before her parents/relatives whether she wants to remain with her soldier-husband or return to her family.
• If she wants to return to her parents, then she must go.
• Whether she has a single child or several the natural father may choose to redeem the children, according to the custom of the Dinka/Nuer.
• If the father refuses to redeem the children, the mother is free to leave with them.
Page 4, Resolutions, I. Resolutions Regarding: Missing Persons and Marriages to Abductees
... D. Boys or Men in Captivity.
1. In all cases boys and men who have been abducted and held in captivity shall be freed and repatriated to their natural parents or guardians as soon as they are discovered.
2. A man who has been provided a wife by his captor must be asked where he himself wants to live. If he chooses to return to live with his parents/relatives, then his family shall pay the bride wealth which was paid by his captor.
3. If his father/relatives pay the bride wealth on his behalf, then he is free to return to his land of origin with his children and wife.
Page 4, Resolutions, I. Resolutions Regarding: Missing Persons and Marriages to Abductees
... E. Boys or Men who were abducted, then freed, and have settled on their own accord.
1. This group shall be left undisturbed wherever they are found. (Cases regarding minors shall be handled according to Dinka/Nuer customary law.)
Page 5, Resolutions, I. Resolutions Regarding: Missing Persons and Marriages to Abductees
... F. Creation of Abductee Identification Teams
1. On both Dinka and Nuer sides an Abductee Identification Team shall be formed made up of chiefs. The two teams shall work together, accompanying each other on tours of both Dinka and Nuer territories. - Reparations
No specific mention.
- Reconciliation
- Page 2, Wunlit Dinka Nuer Covenant, Dinka-Nuer West Bank Peace and Reconciliation Conference, 27 February - 8 March 1999
... We declare the following:
... • The spirit of peace and reconciliation this Covenant represents must be extended to all of southern Sudan.
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
- Page 8, Resolutions, III. Resolutions Regarding: Institutional Arrangements
... A. Dinka-Nuer Peace Council
1. Composition: Three members, one of whom shall be a woman, shall be chosen by each county/province.
2. The Council shall meet twice a year and may meet upon the emergency call of the chairperson.
3. The Council shall elect its chairperson at its first meeting and this person shall serve in this office for a period of one year with effect from the date of his/her election.
4. The venue for the meetings shall alternate dependent on the security situation.
5. The Functions of the Council.
• To oversee the implementation of the Wunlit Dinka-Nuer Covenant and Resolutions.
• A budget shall be considered and prepared by each of the respective administrations. In addition the council is urged to consider ways to involve the local communities in supporting these structures ourselves.
• The council is also authorised to raise funds through appeals to international and indigenous NGOs.
• Review annual performance and recommend future plans.
• Recommend a larger forum or meeting between Dinka/Nuer chiefs, elders and political
leaders in the event of serious violations of the Covenant and Resolutions.
• The Council shall maintain contacts with the political leadership on security issues.
Page 8, Resolutions, III. Resolutions Regarding: Institutional Arrangements
... A. Dinka-Nuer Peace Council
... 5. The Functions of the Council.
• To oversee the implementation of the Wunlit Dinka-Nuer Covenant and Resolutions.
• A budget shall be considered and prepared by each of the respective administrations. In addition the council is urged to consider ways to involve the local communities in supporting these structures ourselves.
• The council is also authorised to raise funds through appeals to international and indigenous NGOs.
• Review annual performance and recommend future plans.
• Recommend a larger forum or meeting between Dinka/Nuer chiefs, elders and political
leaders in the event of serious violations of the Covenant and Resolutions.
• The Council shall maintain contacts with the political leadership on security issues.
Page 8, Resolutions, IV. Resolutions Regarding: Monitoring the Borders
A. Border stations or posts for the purpose of monitoring the peace shall be established at the following locations. *
(*The list of border stations or police posts found in this section and the list in section IV will be finalised in a meeting of the Peace Council in Ganyliel in November 1999. Between March and November 1999 the counties and provinces will work to harmonised the two lists.)
NUER DISTRICTS: Nyal District
Luony Madub Pabwong Kau Akon Ador District
Papui Pakam Alothai Yian Manyiel
Page 9, Jagei District
Bilnyang Dol
DINKA Districts: Yirol District
Adhel Muoth Nyibor Karer
Gogrial District:
Majok Mading
Matiel Ayan
Wathtong Atemrot Rumbek County: Amokpiny Apac
Malek Madol
Tonj County:
Makwac Adel Pagor Paweng Meshra
Akop Athieng Ruol Majak Juer Acier Cok Mangar Deng Kwal Aru - Related cases
No specific mention.
- Source
- Sudan for All.org; www.sudan-forall.org/sections/ihtiram/pages/ihtiram_issue9/pdf_files/Dinka-Nuer-Peace-and-Reconciliation-Conference.pdf
Dinka-Nuer West Bank Peace and Reconciliation Conference Wunlit, Bahr el Ghazal, Sudan
27 February - 8 March 1999
Page 1, A decade has elapsed since the Dinka-Nuer Peace and reconciliation Conference convened at Wunlit town during the period from 27 February to 8 March 1999.
The Resolutions and agreement concluded at the conference continue to be invoked as a model for peace and reconciliation agreements for coexistence between the peoples and tribes of the Sudan.
Perhaps, it could be further stretched to embrace other cultures that witness similar conflicts, worldwide.
Now, a conference for peaceful coexistence between Dinka Malual and the Messirryia tribes was held during the period from 14 to 18 November 2008 at Aweil town.
This event proves , beyond any doubt , that such conferences that directly involve representatives of the concerned tribes from amongst the chiefs , dignitaries, men and women young and old , could establish a solid ground for a genuine dialogue between neighboring people and tribes ,thus, laying the foundation for sustainable peace between them.
Dinka-Nuer Peace and Reconciliation Conference;
A historical perspective:
In June, 1998, and by initiation of the New Sudan Council of Churches (NSCC), a number of tribal chiefs of border areas between the Dinka and the Nuer , together with a number of church representatives from areas on the two banks of the river Nile , have met at the Kenyan town of Louky .
The meeting deliberated on the best ways for restoring peace to the area and reaching reconciliation between the two parties at war for solid seven years.
The participants in that meeting have agreed to hold a series of peace conferences between the two tribes and the west bank conference came as result.
The team that undertook the task of the preparation and organization of the Dinka-Nuer peace and reconciliation conference included the organizing committee;
representatives of women and the youth ;
representatives of the tribal chiefs ;
representatives of the SPLM and southern intellectual living abroad.
The conference convened on 17th of February and ended on 8th of March 1999 by signing the Wunlit Dinka-Nuer Peace and Reconciliation Agreement which contained the resolutions arrived at by the conference. .
The conference has received positive responses within and outside the Sudan;
aroused great interest in the international media;
amongst peace and co-existence researchers and is welcomed by the international community.
While now the political and human situation is increasingly deteriorating in Darfur, the government of the Sudan proves to be terribly inept and powerless as far as exerting real efforts to put an end to the conflict in the region.
It lacks commitment to the peace agreement already arrived at with other factions.
Within this context such an agreement for peaceful co-existence between tribes and peoples of the Sudan stands as a model to be followed either with regard to Darfur or any other region that witnesses conflicts or regions that might witness conflicts in the future.
It is now possible for tribal representatives;
civic society organizations and peace advocates within the international community to join forces for entrenching sustainable peace and reconciliation between the tribes and peoples of Darfur and of the whole of the Sudan, for that matter.
Page 2, The Editorial Committee of RESPECT
Wunlit Dinka Nuer Covenant
Dinka-Nuer West Bank Peace and Reconciliation Conference Wunlit, Bahr el Ghazal, Sudan
27 February - 8 March 1999
Dinka and Nuer Chiefs, church, civil and community leaders, elders, women and youth have met in a peace and reconciliation meeting in Wunlit, Bahr el Ghazal, Sudan under the auspices of the New Sudan Council of Churches (NSCC).
We have established this Covenant of peace and reconciliation and declare an end to seven and a half years of intense conflict.
We the participants hereby make and adopt the following Covenant and pledge ourselves to observe and implement it scrupulously and conscientiously in keeping with the solemn vows of peace, reconciliation and familial co- existence.
We initiated our Conference with the sacrifice of the White Bull (Mabior Thon / Tu-bor) and have sealed the Covenant in Christian worship and traditional sacrifice.
We declare the following:
• All hostile acts shall cease between Dinka and Nuer whether between their respective military forces or armed civilians.
A permanent cease-fire is hereby declared between the Dinka and Nuer people with immediate effect.
• Amnesty is hereby declared for all offences against people and property committed prior to 1/1/99 involving Dinka and Nuer on the West Bank of the Nile River.
• Freedom of movement is affirmed and inter-communal commerce, trade, development and services are encouraged.
• Local cross-border agreements and arrangements are encouraged and shall be respected. •
It is hereby declared that border grazing lands and fishing grounds shall be available
immediately as shared resources.
• Displaced communities are encouraged to return to their original homes and rebuild relationships with their neighbours.
• The spirit of peace and reconciliation this Covenant represents must be extended to all of southern Sudan.
All Resolutions adopted by the Conference are hereby incorporated into this Covenant.
We appeal to the SPLM/A and the UDSF/SSDF to endorse, embrace and assist in implementation of this Covenant and its Resolutions.
We appeal to the International Community to endorse, embrace and assist in implementation of this Covenant and its Resolutions.
Page 3, Resolutions
Dinka-Nuer West Bank Peace and Reconciliation Conference Wunlit, Bahr el Ghazal, Sudan
27th February to 8th March, 1999
Process used at Wunlit Dinka-Nuer Conference to develop Resolutions:
The following process was used to identify issues and develop resolutions that address the issues and provide solutions for the identified problems:
• Storytelling and Issue Identification:
A little more than a full day was given to Dinka to tell their stories to the Nuer and to surface the issues that were outstanding between Dinka and Nuer.
This was followed by a similar amount of time for story telling by the Nuer, including their responses to what had been said by the Dinka.
Finally a day was given for dialogue and rebuttal, comments from key border chiefs, and observations from chiefs who had come as observers from the east bank of the Nile River.
The three and a half days of speaking generated a list of issues and a number of proposals for solutions.
• Management Team Synthesis of Issues:
The Conference Management Team developed a list of six major categories that had arisen out of the storytelling.
Rappateurs were assigned for each group.
The categories and Rappateurs were:
1. Missing Persons and Marriages to Abductees (Mr. Dhol Acuil Aleu)
2. Reclaiming the Land and Rebuilding Relationships (Dr. Peter Nyot Kok;
Rev. Matthew Mathiang Deang)
3. Institutional Arrangements (Dr. Wal Duany)
4. Monitoring the Borders (Mr. Telar Deng)
5. People Outside the Peace Process (Mr. Farouk Gatkuoth Kam)
6. Extending the Peace to the East Bank of the Nile and Equatoria (Mr. John
Luk Jok)
• Working Groups:
Six working groups were established with each one focused on a single issue category.
It was decided that the groups would work only in the Dinka and Nuer languages or Arabic where needed.
English translation would not be provided for observers because of the amount of time that would be lost in an additional translation.
The six issue areas were explained to the conference delegates and they were encouraged to choose the area of their greatest interest.
There were thirty to sixty people in each working group.
The groups worked for half a day to develop their proposals.
• Plenary Presentations and Consensus Approval:
Each working group presented its proposals through its Rapporteur.
Discussion was held, additions and amendments were made and each set of recommendations were adopted when consensus was gained.
Page 4, I. Resolutions Regarding:
Missing Persons and Marriages to Abductees
A. Girls who have been abducted but are not yet married.
1. Shall be repatriated to their parents/relatives as soon as they are identified.
B. Girls who have been Married in Captivity
1. As soon as they are identified they shall be asked by their parents/relatives if they want to remain with their husbands.
2. If a woman declares that she wants to remain with her husband, than the bride wealth must be collected and presented to her parents/relatives.
3. If she desires to return to her parents/relatives she is to be repatriated.
4. If there are children of the marriage, the natural father may choose to redeem the children according to Dinka/Nuer traditions.
5. If the father refuses to redeem the children, the mother is free to leave with them.
6. If a woman is married to or held by a soldier on the SPLA side, a letter should be sent to
Commander Salva Kiir Mayardit, Chief of General Staff of SPLA, so that the girl is able to state before her parents/relatives whether she wants to remain with her soldier-husband or return to her family.
If a woman is married to or held by a soldier on the UDSF side, a letter should be sent to Commander Elijah Hon Tap, Chief of Staff of SSDF, so that the girl is able to state before her parents/relatives whether she wants to remain with her soldier-husband or return to her family.
• If she wants to return to her parents, then she must go.
• Whether she has a single child or several the natural father may choose to redeem the children, according to the custom of the Dinka/Nuer.
• If the father refuses to redeem the children, the mother is free to leave with them.
C. Married Women Abducted into Captivity
1. As soon as a woman in this category is identified she should be repatriated to her home area with all her children born in captivity.
D. Boys or Men in Captivity.
1. In all cases boys and men who have been abducted and held in captivity shall be freed and repatriated to their natural parents or guardians as soon as they are discovered.
2. A man who has been provided a wife by his captor must be asked where he himself wants to live.
If he chooses to return to live with his parents/relatives, then his family shall pay the bride wealth which was paid by his captor.
3. If his father/relatives pay the bride wealth on his behalf, then he is free to return to his land of origin with his children and wife.
E. Boys or Men who were abducted, then freed, and have settled on their own accord.
1. This group shall be left undisturbed wherever they are found. (
Cases regarding minors shall be handled according to Dinka/Nuer customary law.)
Page 5, F. Creation of Abductee Identification Teams
8 Dinka-Nuer-Peace-and-Reconciliation-Conference
1. On both Dinka and Nuer sides an Abductee Identification Team shall be formed made up of chiefs.
The two teams shall work together, accompanying each other on tours of both Dinka and Nuer territories.
II. Resolutions Regarding:
Reclaiming the Land and Rebuilding Relationships
(A provisional list was developed of villages and settlements that have been abandoned due to the Dinka-Nuer conflict during the past seven and a half years and should be considered for reconstruction.
The Covenant encourages displaced communities to return to their original homes and rebuild relationships with their neighbours.
The provisional list includes the names of more than 400 villages and settlements in Appendix A.)
A. Formation of a Technical and Planning Committee on Land Settlement and Reclamation responsible for:
1. Advising on consolidation and relocation of villages and stations.
2. Advising on linking villages and settlements to productive areas, introduction of ox
ploughing, provision of bore wells, medical care, and veterinary services.
Promotion of joint Dinka-Nuer cattle and commodity markets.
A. Affirm Freedom of Movement in Peace and Security
1. We propose a market based near the border where Dinka and Nuer can trade together, with all benefiting from the diversity of items and wealth we will be able to share together.
A. Promotion of Dinka-Nuer Reconciliation and Familial Co-Existence.
1. Establishment of a Dinka-Nuer Veterinary Centre to be jointly shared by Dinka and Nuer.
This is to encourage a common concern for animal health as a vested interest which needs to be protected.
2. Establishment of Dinka-Nuer co-operatives in agricultural and commercial fields.
3. Establishment of a model Dinka-Nuer Primary School near the border, with both Dinka and Nuer students enrolled.
4. Produce a unified Re-statement of Dinka and Nuer Customary Law to assist the local courts, law enforcement and administrative officials.
5. Establish an annual award that shall be conferred by the Council upon those who are proficient in both Dinka and Nuer languages.
Page 6, III.
Resolutions Regarding:
Institutional Arrangements
A. Police*
(*The list of border stations or police posts found in this section and the list in section IV will be finalised in a meeting of the Peace Council in Ganyliel in November 1999.
Between March and November 1999 the counties and provinces will work to harmonise the two lists.)
1. Bahr el Ghazal Region shall have the following police posts:
1.
Adior
1. Pagrau
1. Luel
1. Madol
1. Makuac
1. Meshra Acol 1.
Majak Juer
1. Mayen Jur
1. Mayom Adony 1.
Mathiang
2. Unity State shall have corresponding posts as follows:
1.
Dhiau Rid
1. Jerweng 1.
Mayom 1.
Kaikon 1.
Tar
1. Madol
1. Lony
1. Porjuer
1. Luel
Page 7, 1.
Majok
1. Rialthiang 1.
Tangyier 1.
Riak
3. The composition of the force command and other provisions shall include:
• arms & ammunitions
• uniforms
• stationery
• transport
• radio communication sets
• medicines
• rations
• training
1. Joint police forces shall be formed during the dry season in the areas of contact.
This will assist in areas where conflict has arisen over grazing lands.
A Joint Police force from both Unity State and Bahr el Ghazal will work together in the grazing and fishing areas during the dry season.
A. The Border Courts
1. We recommend the revival and strengthening of existing border courts as well as training of para-legals to man the courts.
2. Re-affirm the present border chiefs and increase their numbers when necessary.
3. Border courts constituted in Bahr el Ghazal and Unity states shall consist of 5 to 7 members each.
4. Pending further arrangements the law applicable in both courts shall be customary law.
5. Convicts on either side shall be imprisoned where the offence was committed and shall be treated in accordance with international human rights norms.
C. Appeal Processes
1. Border courts shall be courts of original jurisdiction except in capital offences. (
Capital offences go directly to the county or province judge.)
2. Appeals from border courts shall lie to the relevant peoples’ regional court.
3. Appeals from the peoples’ regional court shall lie to the county judge or province judge as the case may be.
Page 8, A. Dinka-Nuer Peace Council
1. Composition:
Three members, one of whom shall be a woman, shall be chosen by each county/province.
2. The Council shall meet twice a year and may meet upon the emergency call of the chairperson.
3. The Council shall elect its chairperson at its first meeting and this person shall serve in this office for a period of one year with effect from the date of his/her election.
4. The venue for the meetings shall alternate dependent on the security situation.
5. The Functions of the Council.
• To oversee the implementation of the Wunlit Dinka-Nuer Covenant and Resolutions.
• A budget shall be considered and prepared by each of the respective administrations.
In addition the council is urged to consider ways to involve the local communities in
supporting these structures ourselves.
• The council is also authorised to raise funds through appeals to international and
indigenous NGOs.
• Review annual performance and recommend future plans.
• Recommend a larger forum or meeting between Dinka/Nuer chiefs, elders and political
leaders in the event of serious violations of the Covenant and Resolutions.
• The Council shall maintain contacts with the political leadership on security issues.
IV. Resolutions Regarding:
Monitoring the Borders
A. Border stations or posts for the purpose of monitoring the peace shall be established at the following locations. *
(*The list of border stations or police posts found in this section and the list in section IV will be finalised in a meeting of the Peace Council in Ganyliel in November 1999.
Between March and November 1999 the counties and provinces will work to harmonised the two lists.)
NUER DISTRICTS:
Nyal District
Luony Madub Pabwong Kau Akon Ador District
Papui Pakam Alothai Yian Manyiel
Page 9, Jagei District
Bilnyang Dol
DINKA Districts:
Yirol District
Adhel Muoth Nyibor Karer
Gogrial District:
Majok Mading
Matiel Ayan
Wathtong Atemrot Rumbek County:
Amokpiny Apac
Malek Madol
Tonj County:
Makwac Adel Pagor Paweng Meshra
Akop Athieng Ruol Majak Juer Acier Cok Mangar Deng Kwal Aru
B. Eachdistrictistohavearadio,totalling9radios
• 5 of these are for Bahr el Ghazal
• 4 are for Western Upper Nile. (
This does not include the Bul section since they were not present.
Additional radios may be needed in the future.)
A. Stations will be manned by police and border chiefs.
Page 10-11, B. Disarmament:
As peace comes to an area, all citizens holding firearms are either to be disarmed or join the army.
The local civilian militia are called Jiec-nin-bor in Nuer, or Gelweng in Dinka.
The unanamous decision was that once peace is established there would be no need for these.
Both Dinka and Nuer agree that these are a source of insecurity at the border, and a source of insecurity internally.
The disarmament process is to be done in three stages:
o All armed civilian forces are to immediately come under the discipline of the military forces in each area;
o Firearms held by civilians shall be registered according to chieftainships;
o As peace comes to an area, arms are to be stored in local armouries under the control of the local authorities.
Page 11, V. Resolutions Regarding:
People Outside the Peace Process
A. The concerned authorities of the Conference, Dinka and Nuer, are to disseminate the Covenant and Resolutions of the Conference in their areas with the assistance of the local authorities and the New Sudan Council of Churches.
B. The Conference calls on Kerubino Kuanyin Bol and Paulino Matip Nhial to join the peace and reconciliation process and embrace the Wunlit Dinka-Nuer Covenant and Resolutions.
C. The Conference calls on Dr. Riek Machar and the peace-loving people of Upper Nile to use their influence to bring Kerubino Kuanyin Bol and Paulino Matip Nhial to the peace process.
D. The Conference makes the following recommendations:
1. A letter shall be written to Dr. John Garang and Riek Machar urging them to resolve their differences and embrace and promote the peace and reconciliation process.
2. Once the conflicting communities in the south are reconciled, it is recommended that an inclusive peace and reconciliation conference be organised among southern political leaders.
3. The Conference extends its gratitude to the NSCC for facilitating this important conference, and to the SPLM/SPLA for allowing this conference in Tonj County and for providing adequate security.
Our gratitude also goes to the UDSF for having confidence in the security arrangements made by SPLA and for allowing delegates from UDSF controlled areas.
VI. Resolutions Regarding:
Extending the Peace to the East Bank of the Nile and Equatoria
A. "Why do we want to extend this peace to the other side?"
1. The Dinka and Nuer of the East Bank of the Nile are equally in conflict as are those on the West side of the Nile.
2. We need peace for the entire South so that all can live in harmony.
Page 11, B. The conflicts to be addressed in the East Bankare:
• Nuer-Dinka Bor
• Murle-Nuer and Murle- Dinka Bor
• Murle-Anyua
• Nuer-Shilluk
• Lou Nuer-Gaawar Nuer
C. The conflicts to be addressed in Equatoria are:
• Taposa - Didinga
• Didinga-Displaced Nilotics
• Taposa-Murle
• Jee-Murle
• Mandari-Dinka Bor
• Boya-Taposa
D. Recommended Mechanisms or modalities for taking this peace to the East Bank
E. Participants in these conferences will be similar to what was done in Wunlit:
1. Holding a peace conference on the East Bank among the Nuer, Dinka Bor, Murle, Shilluk, and Anyua.
2. Holding a mini-peace and reconciliation conference among the Lou and Gaawar Nuer.
3. Holding a peace and reconciliation conference in Equatoria to resolve conflicts.
4. Holding a general peace conference for south Sudan.
5. Form a peace enlightenment committee to explain the Wunlit Dinka-Nuer Covenant and Resolutions and educate the people on the peace process.
6. Copies of the Wunlit Dinka-Nuer Covenant and Resolutions should be widely disseminated to all communities and regions of the south as well as the Diaspora.
1. Chiefs
2. Women
3. Church leaders
4. Elders
5. Representatives from the SPLM and the USDF
6. Members of self-organised ethnic militia
7. Traditional spiritual leaders
8. Observers from Bahr el Ghazal and Western Upper Nile
9. Intellectuals from the Diaspora
Page 11-12, F. These conferences shall be organised by:
1. NSCC
2. UDSF
3. SPLM
4. Community Leaders and chiefs
5. Women’ s Leaders
6. Youth
Page 12, F. Roles for each group
1. NSCC
o Fundraising and Co-ordination
o Logistics
o Prayer
o Transport of delegates to the venue
2. UDSF will ensure the security of the East Bank Conference
3. SPLA will co-ordinate with the NSCC and UDSF concerning security and transport of delegates from its area to the Conference site.
4. Chiefs and Community Leaders
Bank a second major Conference should be prepared in Equatoria.
o All South Inclusive Conference.
This largest and most inclusive gathering shall follow the Conference in Equatoria, and will include representatives from all areas of the South:
Equatoria, Bahr el Ghazal, and Upper Nile.
It will encompass not only the grassroots civilian population (as the Wunlit conference) but also political and other leaders.
All groups, of every persuasion and faction will meet in an atmosphere of great flexibility.
All participants will be entitled to speak and contribute freely.
o Building of Conference accommodation
o Contribute cattle and foodstuffs locally available
o Mobilise and inform the local population concerning peace and reconciliation
2. Women
o As organised by local women’s associations
2. Venue and Date Options:
o Venue options:
Akobo, Waat, Ayod
o Date options:
To be decided by participants
2. Other Peace and Reconciliation Conferences
o Mini-Conference for Lou & Gaawar, proposed for April
o Peace Conference in Equatoria.
After holding the major conference in the East