Resolutions of Oguruny and Haforiere Peace Dialogue and Reconciliation

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Country/entity: South Sudan
Region: Africa (excl MENA)
Agreement name: Resolutions of Oguruny and Haforiere Peace Dialogue and Reconciliation
Date: 30 Apr 2017
Agreement status: Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement: Yes
Agreement/conflict level: Intrastate/local conflict
Sudan Conflicts (1955 - )
Agreements relate to several distinct dyads, and also the negotiated independence of South Sudan, and subsequent internal conflict in South Sudan. Sudan-South Sudan. The long-standing conflict between the north and the south of the country dates back to colonial times, where the British introduced a so-called ‘Southern Policy’, severely hampering population movements between these big regions. Immediately after gaining independence in 1956, southern movements started to fight for independence; this fight became professionalised in 1983 with the foundation of the soon internationally supported Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA). When the Islamic Front government introduced strict sharia laws in the south after it took over power in 1988 the war intensified. A decade later, the military situation reached a stalemate, enabling internationally facilitated peace negotiations to begin in 1997. After more fighting, a final negotiation push began in 2002, leading to the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Areement (CPA) in January 2005.

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

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

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

[Unsigned]
Representative of Monyomiji

[Unsigned]
Aurelia Asayuk
Landlord of Haforiere-Fwarra

[Unsigned]
Adelio Otturo Ocho
Landlord of Haoriere-Haworu

[Unsigned]
Chief of Haforiere

Oguruny

[Unsigned]
Representative of Monyomiji

[Unsigned]
Regine Valiriano
Landlord of Oguruny

[Unigned]
Chief of Oguruny
Third parties: Witness

[Unsigned]
Representative of Hiyala Monyomiji
Description: This agreement between communities commits them to cease revenge killings and cattle raiding. The communities also agree to pay compensation and surrender guns.

Agreement document: SS_170430_Resolutions of Oguruny and Haforiere Peace Dialogue and Reconciliation_Redacted.pdf (opens in new tab) | Download PDF

Groups

Children/youth: No specific mention.
Disabled persons: No specific mention.
Elderly/age: No specific mention.
Migrant workers: No specific mention.
Racial/ethnic/national group: No specific mention.
Religious groups: No specific mention.
Indigenous people: No specific mention.
Other groups: No specific mention.
Refugees/displaced persons: No specific mention.
Social class: No specific mention.

Gender

Women, girls and gender: 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: Page 2
Recognizing the resolutions of HITO (Hiyala, lkwoto, Oudo) 2016 and the peace made between our landlords on 25th April 2017, and in light of implementing the resolutions passed during the forum, we Ohebehebe and Ohonymorok (the Monyomiji of Oguruny and Haforiere respectively) do hereby unconditionally agree to reconcile and adopt the following resolution:

1. Ending conflict and violence
There shall be no more revenge killing and cattle raiding or any form of violence between Ohonymorok and Ohebehebe as directed by the Landlords' during their peace forum of 25th April 2017.

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3. Guns taken during the conflict
a) Persons named to have taken guns from those shot dead during the conflict must surrender the guns to the chiefs without changing.
b) Oguruny shall surrender five (5) guns while Haforier surrenders one (1) gun to their chiefs respectively.
c) The chiefs of Oguruny and Haforier must handover the guns surrendered to him/her to the county authority on Tuesday, the 02nd May 2017 without changing.

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5. Whoever contravenes any provisions of resolutions ( 1 ), (2) and (3) above, the government concerned shall take a decision against him or her and the decision taken shall be binding, final and respected by the monyomiji.
Public administration: No specific mention.
Constitution: No specific mention.

Power sharing

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

Human rights and equality

Human rights/RoL general: 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: No specific mention.

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: Page 2
2. Compensation
a) There must be compensation of lives lost during the conflict
b) The mode of compensation shall conform to our tradition and custom or system of marriage:
Oguruny marriage system ratesl 6 cows and 60 goats
Haforiere marriage system rates 16 cows and 80 goats).
c) Both parties agreed to adopt Oguruny system of marriage: • Sixteen (16) cows and sixty (60) goats) • The sixty (60) goats shall be equated to six (6) cows, meaning ten (10) goats ere equivalent to one (1) cow.
d) Persons named herein for have killed intentionally or on self defense during the conflict shall compensate 22 cows on Thursday the 04th May 2017 effective from Monday the 01st May 2017.

Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction: Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic development
Page 1
Committing ourselves to restore peace and security to lay a foundation for development and growth of future generations,
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: Page 2
1. Ending conflict and violence
There shall be no more revenge killing and cattle raiding or any form of violence between Ohonymorok and Ohebehebe as directed by the Landlords' during their peace forum of 25th April 2017.

2. Compensation
a) There must be compensation of lives lost during the conflict
b) The mode of compensation shall conform to our tradition and custom or system of marriage:
Oguruny marriage system ratesl 6 cows and 60 goats
Haforiere marriage system rates 16 cows and 80 goats).
c) Both parties agreed to adopt Oguruny system of marriage: • Sixteen (16) cows and sixty (60) goats) • The sixty (60) goats shall be equated to six (6) cows, meaning ten (10) goats ere equivalent to one (1) cow.
d) Persons named herein for have killed intentionally or on self defense during the conflict shall compensate 22 cows on Thursday the 04th May 2017 effective from Monday the 01st May 2017.
Cultural heritage: No specific mention.
Environment: No specific mention.
Water or riparian rights or access: No specific mention.

Security sector

Security Guarantees: No specific mention.
Ceasefire: No specific mention.
Police: 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: Transitional justice→Reparations→Material reparations
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2. Compensation
a) There must be compensation of lives lost during the conflict
b) The mode of compensation shall conform to our tradition and custom or system of marriage:
Oguruny marriage system rates l6 cows and 60 goats
Haforiere marriage system rates 16 cows and 80 goats).
c) Both parties agreed to adopt Oguruny system of marriage: • Sixteen (16) cows and sixty (60) goats) • The sixty (60) goats shall be equated to six (6) cows, meaning ten (10) goats ere equivalent to one (1) cow.
d) Persons named herein for have killed intentionally or on self defense during the conflict shall compensate 22 cows on Thursday the 04th May 2017 effective from Monday the 01st May 2017.
3. Guns taken during the conflict
a) Persons named to have taken guns from those shot dead during the conflict must surrender the guns to the chiefs without changing.
b) Oguruny shall surrender five (5) guns while Haforier surrenders one (1) gun to their chiefs respectively.
c) The chiefs of Oguruny and Haforier must handover the guns surrendered to him/her to the county authority on Tuesday, the 02nd May 2017 without changing.
d) The guns handed to the county authority shall be handed back to the families of the deceased for self and property defense.
4. The county authority shall follow up and enforce the compensation process to the end.
Reconciliation: Page 2
Recognizing the resolutions of HITO (Hiyala, lkwoto, Oudo) 2016 and the peace made between our landlords on 25th April 2017, and in light of implementing the resolutions passed during the forum, we Ohebehebe and Ohonymorok (the Monyomiji of Oguruny and Haforiere respectively) do hereby unconditionally agree to reconcile and adopt the following resolution:

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 2
5. Whoever contravenes any provisions of resolutions ( 1 ), (2) and (3) above, the government concerned shall take a decision against him or her and the decision taken shall be binding, final and respected by the monyomiji.
Related cases: No specific mention.
Source: On file with PI

Resolutions of Oguruny and Haforiere Peace Dialogue and Reconciliation

29th-30th April 2017

Oguruny and Haforiere Resolutions on Reconciliation, April 2017

Noting and appreciating our peaceful coexistence as brothers and sisters under Hujang whereby Oguruny is the Headquarter,

Committing ourselves to restore peace and security to lay a foundation for development and growth of future generations,

Recognizing the resolutions of HITO (Hiyala, lkwoto, Oudo) 2016 and the peace made between our landlords on 25th April 2017, and in light of implementing the resolutions passed during the forum, we Ohebehebe and Ohonymorok (the Monyomiji of Oguruny and Haforiere respectively) do hereby unconditionally agree to reconcile and adopt the following resolution:

1. Ending conflict and violence

There shall be no more revenge killing and cattle raiding or any form of violence between Ohonymorok and Ohebehebe as directed by the Landlords' during their peace forum of 25th April 2017.

2. Compensation

a) There must be compensation of lives lost during the conflict

b) The mode of compensation shall conform to our tradition and custom or system of marriage:

Oguruny marriage system rates 16 cows and 60 goats

Haforiere marriage system rates 16 cows and 80 goats).

c) Both parties agreed to adopt Oguruny system of marriage:

•

Sixteen (16) cows and sixty (60) goats) •

The sixty (60) goats shall be equated to six (6) cows, meaning ten (10) goats ere equivalent to one (1) cow.

d) Persons named herein for have killed intentionally or on self defense during the conflict shall compensate 22 cows on Thursday the 04th May 2017 effective from Monday the 01st May 2017.

3. Guns taken during the conflict

a) Persons named to have taken guns from those shot dead during the conflict must surrender the guns to the chiefs without changing.

b) Oguruny shall surrender five (5) guns while Haforier surrenders one (1) gun to their chiefs respectively.

c) The chiefs of Oguruny and Haforier must handover the guns surrendered to him/her to the county authority on Tuesday, the 02nd May 2017 without changing.

d) The guns handed to the county authority shall be handed back to the families of the deceased for self and property defense.

4. The county authority shall follow up and enforce the compensation process to the end.

Whoever contravenes any provisions of resolutions ( 1 ), (2) and (3) above, the government concerned shall take a decision against him or her and the decision taken shall be binding, final and respected by the monyomiji.

Made under out hands, this day 30th April 2017 in Hiyala

Names of the accused during the negotiation and reconciliation between Oguruny and Haforiere on the 29th-30th April 2017

[See redacted table in PDF copy]

Signatories to the Agreement

Haforiere

[Unsigned]

Representative of Monyomiji

[Unsigned]

Aurelia Asayuk

[Unsigned]

Adelio Otturo Ocho

Landlord of Haoriere-Haworu

[Unsigned]

Chief of Haforiere

Oguruny

[Unsigned]

Representative of Monyomiji

[Unsigned]

Regine Valiriano

Landlord of Oguruny

[Unigned]

Chief of Oguruny

Witness

[Unsigned]

Representative of Hiyala Monyomiji