Agreement on the Demands of the Equatoria Non-Allied Force (ENAF) Yei State Government NSS/ISB and EPC Peace Desk and Communique

Country/entity
South Sudan
Region
Africa (excl MENA)
Agreement name
Agreement on the Demands of the Equatoria Non-Allied Force (ENAF) Yei State Government NSS/ISB and EPC Peace Desk and Communique
Date
18 Feb 2019
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
Main Agreement:
The Transitional Government of the Republic of South Sudan led by Maj. Gen Joseph Buong Anyardit
The Equitoria Non-Allied Force led by Maj. Gen. Yanga Moses Yona

Communiqué:
The Transitional Government of the Republic of South Sudan led by Maj. Gen Joseph Buong Anyardit
The Equitoria Non-Allied Force led by Maj. Gen. Yanga Moses Yona
Third parties
Main Agreement:
Arch-Bishop Elias Taban Parangi
Hon Emmanuel Adil Anthony

Communiqué
Arch-Bishop Elias Taban Parangi
Description
Areement between the government of South Sudan and the ENAF, a breakaway faction of the National Salvation Front (NAS) in the Yei River State, with ceasefire and power-sharing provisions, as well as guarantees of the return of IDPs. It comes in two parts: the main agreement, and the supplemental communiqué to the government,.


Groups

Children/youth
Groups→Children/youth→Substantive
Page 6: On repatriation of Yei River State’s citizens from the refugee and the internally displaced camps to their original settlements, it is agreed that:
...
The elderly, children and the disabled shall be demobilized to the DDR Commission though States linkages.
Disabled persons
Groups→Disabled persons→Substantive
Page 6: On repatriation of Yei River State’s citizens from the refugee and the internally displaced camps to their original settlements, it is agreed that:
...
The elderly, children and the disabled shall be demobilized to the DDR Commission though States linkages.
Elderly/age
Groups→Elderly/age→Substantive
Page 6: On repatriation of Yei River State’s citizens from the refugee and the internally displaced camps to their original settlements, it is agreed that:
...
The elderly, children and the disabled shall be demobilized to the DDR Commission though States linkages.
Migrant workers

No specific mention.

Racial/ethnic/national group
Groups→Racial/ethnic/national group→Substantive
Page 4: On protection of Civilians, Refugees, Returnees and IDPs in Yei River State, it is resolved that;
...
The trend of targeted killing and labelling of civilians on the basis of ethnicity and affiliation to rebels or any other form of harassment must stop upon signing of this agreement.
Religious groups

No specific mention.

Indigenous people

No specific mention.

Other groups

No specific mention.

Refugees/displaced persons
Groups→Refugees/displaced persons→Rhetorical
Page 2: The Preamble
...
Mindful of the tragic conditions facing thousands of our people in refugee and Internal Displaced Camps;
Groups→Refugees/displaced persons→Substantive
Page 4: On protection of Civilians, Refugees, Returnees and IDPs in Yei River State, it is resolved that;

The Government of the Republic of South Sudan should ensure that the leadership of Yei River State has equal treatment and protection of all citizens of the Republic of South Sudan, Civilians, Refugees, IDPs and Voluntary returnees.

Page 6: On repatriation of Yei River State’s citizens from the refugee and the internally displaced camps to their original settlements, it is agreed that:
Members of ENAF should be represented in the State RRC so as to mobilize and sensitize the IDP’s and the refugee community for a voluntary return to their various locations in Yei River State.
The elderly, children and the disabled shall be demobilized to the DDR Commission though States linkages.


Page 10: Communiqué’
...
The parties resolved to encourage the voluntary return of refugees and IDP’s
Social class

No specific mention.


Gender

Women, girls and gender

No specific mention.

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

No specific mention.

Traditional/religious leaders

No specific mention.

Public administration

No specific mention.

Constitution

No specific mention.


Power sharing

Political power sharing
Power sharing→Political power sharing→General
Sub-state level
Page 5: On Power-Sharing between the current Government of Yei River State and Equatoria  Non-Allied Forces, it is resolved that:
The Government shall ensure appropriate political representation of ENAF in the allocation of political portfolios in Yei River State to give confidence to the people of the state.
Power sharing→Political power sharing→Executive coalition
Sub-state level
Page 5: On Power-Sharing between the current Government of Yei River State and Equatoria  Non-Allied Forces, it is resolved that:
The Government shall ensure appropriate political representation of ENAF in the allocation of political portfolios in Yei River State to give confidence to the people of the state.

Page 6: On the representation of ENAF in key government sectors to promote unity of purpose in the Republic of South Sudan, it is agreed that:
Continuity of cordial cooperation and representation of the people of Yei River State in the National Government is guaranteed.
Territorial power sharing

No specific mention.

Economic power sharing

No specific mention.

Military power sharing
Power sharing→Military power sharing→Merger of forces
Page 5: On reconciliation and Healing, the parties resolved that:
There shall be Recognition and Integration of all ENAF to the Ranks and files of the army, National Security Services and other organized forces following SPPDF organizational structure;
There shall be no revenge or an act of reprisal against members who deserted their service for rebellion.

Page 5: On Power-Sharing between the current Government of Yei River State and Equatoria  Non-Allied Forces, it is resolved that:
...
Parties agreed for the straightforward integration of more than 750 (seven hundred fifty) ENAF armed combatant’s forces under Maj. Gen. Yanga Moses Yona into National Army and other organized forces
The parties agreed that the timeframe for the assembling of forces shall start upon signing of this agreement on 18th February 2019 and ends April 30th 2019.


Page 9: Tentative Implementation Matrix
S/ No:                  06

Timeframe:         May 20th 2019

Activities:            Graduation and Integration of forces

Expected Input: Mobility and Military equipment.

Responsible Body: Army/NSS, Organised forces, Civil Institutions, EPC Peace Desk and partners

Human rights and equality

Human rights/RoL general

No specific mention.

Bill of rights/similar

No specific mention.

Treaty incorporation

No specific mention.

Civil and political rights

No specific mention.

Socio-economic rights
Human rights and equality→Socio-economic rights→Property
Page 5: On protection of Civilians, Refugees, Returnees and IDPs in Yei River State, it is resolved that;
...
The State Government shall return all properties belonging to the members of ENAF faction under Maj. Gen. Yanga Moses Yona that were either confiscated or frozen.

Rights related issues

Citizenship

No specific mention.

Democracy

No specific mention.

Detention procedures

No specific mention.

Media and communication

No specific mention.

Mobility/access

No specific mention.

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

No specific mention.


Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction
Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic development
Page 1: The Preamble
...
Committed to the National Dialogue to end the war and to create an atmosphere for Socio-Economic Development;
Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Humanitarian assistance
Page 7: On a spirit for reconciliation and healing in Yei River State,
...
The Parties also agreed that the Evangelical Presbyterian Church Peace Desk in Yei River State under the leadership of Arch-Bishop Elias Taban alongside the Government of Yei River States with the support of HIS Voice Global, Basic Ministries and Water is Basic provides basic services in form of Shelter, food, medicine and water to the ENAF faction under Maj. Gen. Yona from signing this agreement to the graduation of the ENAF.


Page 9: Tentative Implementation Matrix
S/ No:          03

Timeframe:      March 5th, 2019 to March 10th 2019

Activities:     Provision of logistics

Expected Input: Mobility, Shelter, food, medicine and water

Responsible Body: ENAF the State Governments, army/NSS, EPC Peace Desk and Partners
Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Infrastructure and reconstruction
Page 7: On promotion of development programs in the conflict affected areas in the states, it is resolved that;
Yei River State shall rehabilitate feeder roads to facilitate movement, improve and promote economic recovery of its people.
Yei River State to build a memorial Secondary school in Lainya in recognition of the contribution of Late Dr. Samson Kwaje Lukare.
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

No specific mention.

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
Security sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provision
Page 4: On the Observations of Ceasefire in Yei River States the parties resolved that:

The Government of the Republic of South Sudan to observe ceasefire in Yei River State in order to allow ENAF to pre-assemble their forces in Lainya.


Page 9: Tentative Implementation Matrix

S/ No:             01

Timeframe:         Effective February 18, 2019

Activities:        Declaration of ceasefire effective February 18th 2019

Expected Input: Ceasefire is observed and Freedom of movement and arrival of ENAF forces

Responsible Body: ENAF faction, the State Governments NSS/Army and EPC Peace desk


Page 10: Communiqué’

The government of the Republic of South Sudan (GRSS) represented by Maj. Gen Joseph Buong Anyardit and the Equitoria Non Allied Force (ENAF) represented by Maj. Gen Yanga Moses Yona (hereinafter referred to as the Parties) having met in a negotiation under the auspices of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church Peace Desk in Yei River State in the person of Arch-Bishop Elias Taban Parangi from February 17, 2019 through February 18th 2019 on the theme of Cessations of Hostilities, Permanent Ceasefire, the assembly area and its security and the National Dialogue, the meeting led to the following key resolutions:

ENAF agreed to declare permanent ceasefire effective February 18th 2019 at 23:59 pm South Sudan local time.

The parties re-affirm their commitment to continue working closely together to enhance cooperation and coordination of efforts on ending suffering of the people of Yei River State in particular and South Sudan at large through cessation of all hostilities
Police

No specific mention.

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

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

No specific mention.

Reconciliation
Page 5: On reconciliation and Healing, the parties resolved that:
There shall be Recognition and Integration of all ENAF to the Ranks and files of the army, National Security Services and other organized forces following SPPDF organizational structure;
There shall be no revenge or an act of reprisal against members who deserted their service for rebellion.

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 6: On a spirit for reconciliation and healing in Yei River State,
The Parties agreed that the Evangelical Presbyterian Church Peace Desk in Yei River State under the leadership of Arch-Bishop Elias Taban alongside Yei River States leadership with support from HIS Voice Global, Basic Ministries and Water is Basic be guarantors and monitors of the implementation of this agreement.
Related cases

No specific mention.

Source
On file with PI

YEI RIVER STATE

GRASSROOT PEACE AGREEMENT

Between

The Transitional Government of the Republic of South Sudan

(First Party)

And

The Equitoria Non-Allied Force

(Second Party)

Signed 18th February, 2019

Yei River State,

Republic of South Sudan

Compiled by:

Hon. Denis LaSuba Paul

Secretary General

EPC Peace Desk

Yei-South Sudan

Introduction of EPC Peace Desk:

The conflict situation in Yei River State continues to remain active with pockets of armed resistance in some parts of greater Lainya and Yei according to Equatoria Non Alliance Force (ENAF) members who have come out to partake in a grassroots Peace initiative that is mediated by the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) Peace Desk at the auspices of Arch Bishop Elias Taban Parangi.

ENAF who defected from the National Salvation Front (NAS) added that NAS is still fighting against other signatories of the Revitalized Peace Agreement particularly in Yei.

And at the same time, the Joint Defence Board has chosen Yei River State as a training site for the unification national army of the government of South Sudan.

It is based on this background that the EPC Peace Desk deems it necessary to continue engagement of the sons of Yei River State who are still at large to heed to the call of reason and accept Peace which has produced the output of the ENAF Agreement.

Hon. Denis L. Paul

Secretary General,

EPC Peace Desk

Yei, South Sudan.

Government of South Sudan Representatives and ENAF Peace participants

THE PREAMBLE

Whereas, the delegation of the government of the Republic of South Sudan (GRSS) led by Maj.

Gen Joseph Buong Anyardit and the delegation of Equitoria Non Allied Force (ENAF) led by Maj.

Gen. Yanga Moses Yona (hereinafter referred to as the Parties) having met in negotiation on 18th Feb 2019 under the auspices of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church Peace Desk in Yei River State in the person of Arch - Bishop Elias Taban Parangi;

Driven by our deep commitment and concern to end the suffering of our citizens in Yei River State in particular and South Sudan in general;

Mindful of the tragic conditions facing thousands of our people in refugee and Internal Displaced Camps;

Committed to the National Dialogue to end the war and to create an atmosphere for Socio-Economic Development;

Conscious of our cultural values of solidarity, cooperation and peacemaking amongst our people of Yei River State;

Motivated by the courageous decision of the President of the Republic of South Sudan, H.E. General Salva Kiir Mayardit on the need to promote grassroots dialogue and the insurance of amnesty to warring parties and individuals who have taken up arms against the government;

Further appreciating the initiative of H.E. the President of the Republic for promoting peace across the Country;

Honoring the Novelty and the role of Churches in playing mediation and reconciliation, specifically appreciating the role of EPC and their partners who have provided inspirational spiritual guidance and peace building in South Sudan.

Now, therefore, in the spirit of Peace, Unity Security and political stability in Yei River and State, and again in the Spirit of addressing grievances in Yei River State Peacefully;

The Parties to this Agreement do hereby commit to sign and implement this agreement in letter and spirit for peace and stability in Yei River State in particular and South Sudan in general.

THE AGREEMENT

The Agreement on the Demands of the Equatoria Non-Allied Force (ENAF) in Yei River State.

The Parties to the Agreement are the Equatoria Non-Allied Force (ENAF), Yei State Government, NSS/ISB and EPC Peace Desk.

2. On the Observations of Ceasefire in Yei River States the parties resolved that:

The Government of the Republic of South Sudan to observe ceasefire in Yei River State in order to allow ENAF to pre-assemble their forces in Lainya.

On protection of Civilians, Refugees, Returnees and IDPs in Yei River State, it is resolved that;

The Government of the Republic of South Sudan should ensure that the leadership of Yei River State has equal treatment and protection of all citizens of the Republic of South Sudan, Civilians, Refugees, IDPs and Voluntary returnees.

The trend of targeted killing and labelling of civilians on the basis of ethnicity and affiliation to rebels or any other form of harassment must stop upon signing of this agreement.

The Government should deploy state police and other organized forces with full mandate to keep law and order in all the countries of Yei River State.

The State Government shall return all properties belonging to the members of ENAF faction under Maj.

Gen. Yanga Moses Yona that were either confiscated or frozen.

On reconciliation and Healing, the parties resolved that:

There shall be Recognition and Integration of all ENAF to the Ranks and files of the army, National Security Services and other organized forces following SPPDF organizational structure;

There shall be no revenge or an act of reprisal against members who deserted their service for rebellion.

On Power-Sharing between the current Government of Yei River State and Equatoria Non-Allied Forces, it is resolved that:

The Government shall ensure appropriate political representation of ENAF in the allocation of political portfolios in Yei River State to give confidence to the people of the state.

Parties agreed for the straightforward integration of more than 750 (seven hundred fifty) ENAF armed combatant’s forces under Maj.

Gen. Yanga Moses Yona into National Army and other organized forces.

The parties agreed that the timeframe for the assembling of forces shall start upon signing of this agreement on 18th February 2019 and ends April 30th 2019.

On repatriation of Yei River State’s citizens from the refugee and the internally displaced camps to their original settlements, it is agreed that:

Members of ENAF should be represented in the State RRC so as to mobilize and sensitize the IDP’s and the refugee community for a voluntary return to their various locations in Yei River State.

The elderly, children and the disabled shall be demobilized to the DDR Commission though States linkages.

On the representation of ENAF in key government sectors to promote unity of purpose in the Republic of South Sudan, it is agreed that:

Continuity of cordial cooperation and representation of the people of Yei River State in the National Government is guaranteed.

On a spirit for reconciliation and healing in Yei River State,

The Parties agreed that the Evangelical Presbyterian Church Peace Desk in Yei River State under the leadership of Arch-Bishop Elias Taban alongside Yei River States leadership with support from HIS Voice Global, Basic Ministries and Water is Basic be guarantors and monitors of the implementation of this agreement.

The Parties also agreed that the Evangelical Presbyterian Church Peace Desk in Yei River State under the leadership of Arch-Bishop Elias Taban alongside the Government of Yei River States with the support of HIS Voice Global, Basic Ministries and Water is Basic provides basic services in form of Shelter, food, medicine and water to the ENAF faction under Maj.

Gen. Yona from signing this agreement to the graduation of the ENAF.

On promotion of development programs in the conflict affected areas in the states, it is resolved that;

Yei River State shall rehabilitate feeder roads to facilitate movement, improve and promote economic recovery of its people.

Yei River State to build a memorial Secondary school in Lainya in recognition of the contribution of Late Dr. Samson Kwaje Lukare.

Implementation and Date of Commencement

The terms of this agreement shall be fully implemented in letter and spirit and shall commence on its signature on the 18th February, 2019, by the representitives of the Parties in Yei, Yei River State, the Republic of South Sudan, by:

SIGNATURES TO THE AGREEMENT

THE PARTIES

Maj. Gen Joseph Buong Anyardit

Government Chief Negotiator

Maj. Gen. Yanga Moses Yona

ENAF Chief Negotiator

CHIEF MEDIATOR

Arch-Bishop Elias Taban Parangi

The Evangelical Presbyterian Church Peace Desk

Yei River State – South Sudan

WITNESSED BY:

Hon Emmanuel Adil Anthony

Governor,

Yei River State

Tentative Implementation Matrix

S/ No:

01

Timeframe:

Effective February 18, 2019

Activities:

Declaration of ceasefire effective February 18th 2019

Expected Input:

Ceasefire is observed and Freedom of movement and arrival of ENAF forces

Responsible Body:

ENAF faction, the State Governments NSS/Army and EPC Peace desk

S/ No:

02

Timeframe:

February 18th, 2019 to March 5th, 2019

Activities:

Expected Input:

Forces assemble in Lainya

Responsible Body:

ENAF, the State Governments, SSPDF and NSS/ISB

S/ No:

03

Timeframe:

March 5th, 2019 to March 10th 2019

Activities:

Provision of logistics

Expected Input:

Mobility, Shelter, food, medicine and water

Responsible Body:

ENAF the State Governments, army/NSS, EPC Peace Desk and Partners

S/ No:

04

Timeframe:

March 10th 2019 to April 1st 2019

Activities:

Registration and screening of the forces and assignment into military, organized forces, civil service, vocational trainings

Expected Input:

Provision of stationaries and equipment necessary for training

Responsible Body:

Army/NSS, ENAF, organized forces, Civil Institutions, DDR Commission, EPC Peace Desk and partners.

S/ No:

05

Timeframe:

April 1st to May 20th 2019

Activities:

Commencement of Training

Expected Input:

Training staff

Responsible Body:

Army/NSS, EPC Peace Desk and Partners

S/ No:

06

Timeframe:

May 20th 2019

Activities:

Graduation and Integration of forces

Expected Input:

Mobility and Military equipment.

Responsible Body:

Army/NSS, Organised forces, Civil Institutions, EPC Peace Desk and partners

Communiqué’

The government of the Republic of South Sudan (GRSS) represented by Maj.

Gen Joseph Buong Anyardit and the Equitoria Non Allied Force (ENAF) represented by Maj.

Gen Yanga Moses Yona (hereinafter referred to as the Parties) having met in a negotiation under the auspices of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church Peace Desk in Yei River State in the person of Arch-Bishop Elias Taban Parangi from February 17, 2019 through February 18th 2019 on the theme of Cessations of Hostilities, Permanent Ceasefire, the assembly area and its security and the National Dialogue, the meeting led to the following key resolutions:

ENAF agreed to declare permanent ceasefire effective February 18th 2019 at 23:59 pm South Sudan local time.

The parties re-affirm their commitment to continue working closely together to enhance cooperation and coordination of efforts on ending suffering of the people of Yei River State in particular and South Sudan at large through cessation of all hostilities.

ENAF noted with deep concern the anti-Peace elements as a threat to peace, security and stability in Yei River States and urged them to join the Peace wagon.

The parties resolved to encourage the voluntary return of refugees and IDP’s.

The parties recognized that EPC Peace Desk and their partners played a crucial role in mediating and supporting the grassroots Peace initiative and stressed the need to sustain and enhance the operational stages as well as welcomed the decisions of EPC and partners in the continuation of its role of mediation and spiritual support

The Signatories and the witness to this security arrangement communiqué for the implementation of the Yei River State Peace Initiatives are as follows:

Mej. Gen. Boung Anyardit

Government Lead Negotiator

Maj. Gen Yanga Moses Yona

ENAF Chief Negotiator

WITNESSED BY;

Arch-Bishop;

Elias Taban Parangi

Chief Mediator, EPC Peace Desk

Republic of South Sudan

THE ENAF AGREEMENT IN PICTURES

[Photograph]

Hon. Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro center poses with the leadership of ENAF team before touching down in Yei River State to sign the Peace Agreement

[Photograph]

Reception upon arrival of the ENAF team by the Government of Yei River State at the conference hall of Yei River State Government Secretariat