Riang Peace Declaration
- Country/entity
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South Sudan
- Region
-
Africa (excl MENA)
- Agreement name
- Riang Peace Declaration
- Date
- 5 Mar 2004
- 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
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Full Name of Participants
Designation
County
Clan
CDR. James Yiech Biet
Commander
LuakPiny
Jikany
CDR. James Kaat Pinyien
LuakPiny
Jikany
A/CDR. Moses Dar Dieng
LuakPiny
Jikany
A/CDR. Gabriel
Nyabiem Juoch
Ulang
Jikany
A/CDR. Peter Gatkuoth Gien
Nyirol
Lou
A/CDR Peter Biel Joak
Akobo
Lou
A/CDR. Gordon Hoth
Nyirol
Lou
Lt. Col. Peter Pal Deng
Ulanq
Jikany
A/CDR Ruach Gatluak
Wang
Jikany
A/CDR Thomas Tut Ruea
Luakpiny
Jikany
Lt. Col. John Ngaknom Lony Wuor
Ulang
Jikany
Major. John Gatyiel Puot
Ulang
Capt. Simon Changach Kueth
Akobo
Lou
Lt. Col.Thomas Tut Puok
Akobo
Capt. James Gatbel Lam
Akobo
Lou
Capt. Peter Biel Jai
Ulang
Jikany
A/CDR. Samuel Gach Hoth
LuakPiny
Jikany
Major Reath Tutlou
Maiwut
Jikany
Capt. William Deng Tongyiek
Ulang
Jikany
Capt. Simon Kailech Joak
Akobo
Lou
1St Lt. John Pur Jal
Akobo
Lou
Capt. Tut Nquoth Riak
Ulang
Jikany
Sgt. Bor Dieng Chotkuac
Ulang
Jikany
John Wiyual Joak
Evangelist
Wun-ror
Lou
Thomas Bol Gatluak
Luakpiny
Jikany
Gordon Gatkuoth Wech
Ulang
Jikany
James Thon Mat
Luakpiny
Jikany
Abel Gatluak Hoth
Elder
Wun-ror
Lou
Joseph Geng Nyoach
Elder
Ulang
Jikany
Rebecca Nyaluak Lual
Deacon
Maiwut
Jikany
Gabriel Bang Lual
Elder
Ulang
Jikany
Mary Nyabiel Gil
Deacon
Ulanq
Jikany
David Buom Muthiang
Elder
LuakPiny
Jikany
Michal Kun Luak
Elder
Ulang
Jikany
Simon Gatluak Geng
Evangelist
Ulang
Jikany
Mathew Chuol Gatwech
Elder
Ulang
Jikany
Peter Chuol Pal
Elder
Ulang
Jikany
Michael Bol Lengdit
Elder
LuakPiny
Jikany
Andrew Gatluak Gatkuoth
Pastor
LuakPiny
Jikany
Rachael NyapamTot
Deacon
Ulang
Jikany
Mathew Rambang Dieu
Elder
Ulang
Jikany
Daniel Ding Gatwech
Rev.
Ulang
Jikany
Simon Ruot Riang
Rev.
Maiwut
Jikany
William Gathuoi Bol
Delegate
Old Fagak
Look
Koang Them Maker
Delegate
Maiwut
Jikany
Stephen Tuach Pal
Delegate
Nyirol
Lou
Koang Luak Hoth
NSYA Rep
Luakpiny
Jikany
Timothy Tut Wan
MERF —Rep.
Wuror
Duop Chan
Elder
Nyirol
James Keat Maluoth
Delegate
Ulang
Peter Gatbel Dobuol
Elder
Ulang
Peter Deng Ruach
Delegate
Ulang
John Koang Ruea
Delegate
Maiwut
Peter Dak Tut
Delegate
Ulang
William Deng Taibor
Delegate
Ulang
Michael Chatiem Puok
Delegate
Nyirol
Peter Pal Gatwech
Delegate
Ulang
John Wiyual Bol
Delegate
Ulang
Peter Chuol Bol
Delegate
Ulang
Wiyual Riek
S/Chief
Wuror
David Gach Deng
Delegate
Maiwut
Thadiath Panyuan Gai
Elder
Ulang
Gatluak Monytap Pal
Delegate
Maiwut
Jacob Ruot Kuyoch
Delegate
Maiwut
John Gach Bayek
H/Chief
Ulang
David Danq Gien
Admin. Officer
LuakPiny
Peter Bol Puot
Teacher
LuakPiny
Joseph Keat Kotah
Youth leader
Akobo
James Yen Kun Reth
Ulang
Simon Gatlak Bech
Ulang
Gatluak Lual Chuol
Maiwut
Wal Kuyoch Riek
Maiwut
Stephen Bang Lual
Ulang
James Thadiath Bol
Delegate
Maiwut
Mathew Toang Reath
H/Chief
Nyirol
Chuol Tiem
S/Chief
Ulang
Kier Puok
Elder
Ulang
Gom Bol
Elder
Ulanq
Liep Kuoth
H/Chief
LuakPiny
Reuben kuot
Ex/Chief
LuakPiny
James Khor Choat
S/chief
Ulang
Donach Chatit
Ex/Chief
Ulang
John Chuol Bath
5/Chief
LuakPiny
Stephen Kuei Mayian
Delegate
Nairobi
Simon Pal Chuol
H/Chief
Ulang
Bol Reath Luang
Elder
Akobo
Majok Dhuor Bang
H/Chief
Akobo
Gatluak Nguoth
S/Chief
Akobo
Majuoch Pan
H/Chief
Akobo
Keak Kon
S/Chief
Akobo
Marko Nyuon Chok
Elder
Nairobi
Peter Wanlau Muon
S/Chief
Ulang
Stephen Leaw Lual
Elder
Ulang
Peter Lam Wal
Ex.H/Chief
Ulang
Both Lual Padiet Jienq
Elder
Ulang
Leaw Long Nhial
Elder
Luakpiny
Jikany
Yen Kuoth Puor
Elder
Lanken
Lou
Gatkuoth Chany Dar
Elder
Luakpiny
Jikany
Peter Mayiel Biel
Elder
Ulanq
Jikany
Wal Banang Malieth
Elder
Ulang
Jikany
Chuol Luak Muong
Elder
Ulang
Jikany
Reath Wech Thijok
H/Chief
Wunror
Lou
Deng Dhuor Lang
Elder
Ulang
Jikany
Teny Bilthiang Nay
Elder
Ulang
Jikany
Lam Liplie Ruel
Elder
Ulang
Jikany
Dugak Tang Dieng
Elder
Ulang
Jikany
Nyang Tut Deng Long
Elder
Ulang
Jikany
Yen Gatbel Nguth
Elder
Ulang
Thomas Hoth Domach
Elder
Ulang
Gatluak 3ok Thoan
Elder
LuakPiny
Dak Lual Lam
Elder
Ulanq
Yen Bior Thieng
Elder
Ulang
William Riek Hoth
H/Chief
LuakPiny
Thuok Lual hiothnyang
H/Chief
Ulang
Gai Ruea Goak
H/Chief
Ulang
Chuol Gai Thoan
Ex H/Chief
Ulang
David Rambang Koryoam
Ex H/Chief
Ulang
Gal Arop Ding
H/Chief
Ballet
John Wiyual Joak
S/Chief
Ulang
Peter How Gach
5/Chief
Ulang
Wal Hoth Dhol
5/Chief
Ulang
Thuoch Bol Ger
H/Man
Ballet
Marial Muonylang Ruea
Elder
Ballet
David Tor Lual
S/Chief
Ulang
Deng Jing Juach
S/Chief
Ulang
Duol Thuok Paduil
S/Chief
Ulang
Gony Deng Nyoak
S/Chief
Ulang
Tut Riek Deng pieny
S/Chief
Ulang
Jok Toang Buop
5/Chief
Ulang
Elizabeth Nyawech Kun
Akobo
Rebecca Chuol Lul
Nyirol
Rhoda Nyakakah
Wunror
Mary Nyaletni Tut
Woman/Assoc
Akobo
Rebecca Nyawech Puok
Akobo
Rebecca Nyaret Puk
Chairlady
Akobo
Elizabeth Nyaborah Bol
W/Assoc
Wunror
Mary Nyayual Long
Deacon
Ulang
Mary Nyadak Deng
Delegate
LuakPiny
Mary Nyawech Ruach
Delegate
Waat
Mary Chuol Whial
W/Assoc
Ballet
Elizabeth Nyakoka Thech
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Mary Nyayang Lam
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Sarah Nyaleak Long
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Elizabeth Chuol Riek
W/ Assoc
Luak Piny
Jikany
Sarah Buok Riekah
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Sarah Nyajal Kueruach
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Rebecca Nyagony
W/Assoc
Ballet
Dinka — Ngok
Rebecca Nyabiel Bol
W/Assoc
Ballet
Dinka - Ngok
Nyajeng Bol Khan
W/Assoc
Ballet
Dinka — Ngok
Mary Nya Yuol Chuol
W/ Assoc
Ballet
Dinka — Ngok
Sarah Nyatiek Kier Thoan
W/Assoc
Maiwut
Jikany
Nyalam Wali
W/Assoc
Ballet
Dinka — Ngok
Rebecca NyaPal Nhial
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Mary Nyawal Kun
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Rebecca Nyalual Chalar
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Elizabeth Nyantit Bangich
Chairlady
LuakPiny
Jikany
Mary Nyakong Gatjiok
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Nyalual Buom
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Buok Pal
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Nya Kang Juach
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Rebecca Nya Dut Cham Jok
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Rebecca Nyamut Jock
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Nyachega Malieth
W/ Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Nyaluak Tutdeal
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Nyawuor Biel
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Nyahoth Reath
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Mary Nyayang Doleak
TBA
Ballet
Dinka - Ngor
Nyawech Chang
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Mary Nyapuka Chang
Chairlady
Ulang
Nyabel Kuach
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Sarah Nyayang Ruea
W/ Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Nyabiel Yiek
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Nyawic Guoda
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Nyachade Maluoth
S/Chief
Ulang
Jikany
Sarah Nyanlieth Guek
Ulang
Jikany
Nyantut Wal
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
Nyatekah Thong
W/Assoc
Ulang
Nyadut Deng
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
Nyadang Chan
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
Nyalam Nhial
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
Mary Nyakong Chuol
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Nyaruai Manyoang
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
Buok Chang
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
Nyayiel Thok
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
Nyalam Dhial
W/Assoc
Ulang
ikany
Mary Nyagony Ruot
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
Nyandeng Damac
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
Nyawal Thian
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
Nya JuainiChany
W/Assoc
Nya Kuoth Lual
W/Assoc
Moses Majok Gatluak Thoa
Delegate& Co- chairman
Nairobi
Wuror
Moses Gai Buom
Delegates& Co- chairman
Nairobi
John Top Lam
NSYA
Nairobi
Cdr. Gordon Banak Thoan
Ulang County Sec.
Ulang
Peter Reath Hoth
SRRC Sec.
Bimbim
Stephen Thow Chol
Administrator
Wuror Payam
Jacob Ruon Miny-Jang
Administrator
Nyirol
Nhial Puoch Jaak
Administrator
Ulang Payam
John Kuol Duot
Exe. Director
Sobat
Mayik Ding Agoth
Ass. Director
Sobat
A/CDR John Chuol
Exe. Director
Ulang
A/CDR Simon Lual Tut
Payam Sec.
Luak Piny
Stephen Bangot Jany
Exe. Director
Wuror
CDR.John Joak Gai Bipal
County Sec.
Nyirol
CDR. John Wiyual Chol
County Sec.
Maiwut
Capt. Gordon Nyoat Ruot
Exe. Director
Akabo
1st Lt. Samuel Guek Makuach
Public security
Ulang
A/CDR. Peter Toang Kuajien
Exe. Director
LuakPiny
Koang Puok Diew
Nuer Youth Chairman
Akobo/Delegate
PeterGatwech Thor
Commissioner
LuakPiny
John Woyok Gatkuoth
High Court Nbi/ Kakuma
Phow State
Puot Top Reihok
NBI. delegate
Ayod
John Mayiel Tiek
NBI. delegate
Ayod
David Wat Puot
NBI. delegate
LuakPiny
John Chuol Ninkel
NBI. Delegate
LuakPiny
Rev. James Dau Mayiik
Pastor
Sobat
Deng Majak Awuol
ACHA Delegate
Sobat
Thomas Duoth Bichok
Elder
Ulang
Peter Duoth Ruea
Church elder
Ulanq
Rebecca Nyanyak Wal
W/Assoc.
NBI
Mary Nyachin Kong
W/Assoc.
NBI.
Mary Nyayual Ker
W/Assoc.
NBI.
Jikany
Biel Gatwech Ngueng
H/Chief LuakPiny
LuakPiny
Jikany
Gatluak Lul Chuol
Youth
Maiwut
John Wicyual Mast
H/Chief
LuakPiny
Chuol Thok Dor
H/ Chief
LuakPiny
Maratha Nyaqun Dor
Deacon
Ulang
Bang Mut Bichiok
B/ Chief
Ulang
Simon Gatdet Gien
Evangelist
Ulang
Rebecca Nyanchar Kueth
W/Assoc
Ulang
Nyapal Lual Murow
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Nyanlang Dhong Dolow
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Nyuon Kueth Kuon
Elder
Ulang
Koang Giel Bol
1st Lt.
Ulang
Mary Nyanter Deng
W/ Assoc.
LuakPiny
Dhuol Muon Buay
H/Chief
Akobo
David Dak Dhuol
1st Lt.
Akobo
William Joang Yar
HW
Ulang
Gatwech Jock Por
H/Chief
Ulang
Martha Bhan Luot
Panyuan Wan Deng
Elder
Gueywang Gatbel Thowaat
Elder
Ulang
Biel Patditt Monydhot
Tabitha Nyakony Puok
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Nyatapa Gatluak Patdoch
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Nyayual Chuol Ranlay
W/Assoc.
LuakPiny
Simon Kuon Pal
Kuon Pal Kerjiok
Elder
Ulang
Toang Mawar Nyuar
Elder
Lingpiny Way Tey
Peter Kuany Wol
Elder
Ulang
Panom Bol Chuol'
S/Chief
Ulang
Thor Lam Lul
Sarah Nyantor Banak
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Simon Malual Mut
Pweter Gatkuoth Kuon
Ulang
Rebecca Nyalang Both
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Rolla Nyalam Chuol
W/Assoc
Ulang
Elizebeth Tochdul Bangot
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Chuol Muon Ruach
S/Chief
Akobo
James Riek Chuol
Youth
Akobo
Simon Lual Yiech
Youth
LuakPiny
Gatluok Joak Thoang
Elder
LuakPiny
Thok Kuarbang Riek
Youth
LuakPiny
Stephen Tut Leaw
Youth
LuakPiny
Peter Bol Ruach
Elder
Ulang
Sarah Nyariek Thong
W/Assoc.
Maiwut
Elizabeth Nyariek Thong
W/Assoc
Ulang
Sarah Nyakier Ruach
W/Assoc
Ulang
Mary Nyayual Puol
W/Assoc
Ulang
David Yen Muon
Majak
Ulang
Mary Nyayual Wol
W/Assoc
Ulang
Rebecca Nyatet Lul
Deacon
Ulang
Nyaret Kun Riang
T.B.A
Ulang
Mary Nyayual Nyang
T.B.A
Ulang
Teny Char Duop
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Sarah Nyapuoka Puol
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Nyantiac Jock Chany
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Mary Nyalual Majiok
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Mary Nyakor Lam
W/Assoc
Ulang
Michael Jock Kong
Evangelist
Ulang
Nyareng Bukjiok Lul
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Nyamach Put Chak
W/Assoc
Ulang
Daniel Nyien Ker
B.T co.
Ulanq
Micheal Gatbel Lul
Youth
Ulang
Chuol Ruach Wuin
P.Supper
Ulang
Simon Lual Kuon
Evangelist
Ulang
John Wal Gatkuoth
Chief
Ulang
Reath Jiach Luony
Elder
Ulang
Peter Ret Thok
Panyam
Maiwut
Chuol Chak Row
Elder
Ulang
Peter Chang Kotha
Payam/Sec
LuakPiny
Koang Panom Chuol
Youth
LuakPiny
Chuol Gai Duach
Elder
Maiwut
Gatluk Nguth Kuon
S/Chief
Ulang
Rebecca Nyapul Deng
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Gatwech Gai Biey
Elder
Ulanq
Wan Riek Deng
Payam
Ulang
Reat Liey Gai
Elder
Ulang
Nyabiel Tut Biyay
W/Assoc
Ulang
John Gatkek Chuol
Youth
NBI Delegate.
Peter Puoch Ruach
Youth
Ulang
Gabriel Gatluak Kun
NBI Delegate
LuakPiny
Rebecca Nyanchar Kueth
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Mary Nyatet Deng
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Peter Gatkuoth Dach
Soldier
Ulang
Jacob Nhial Kuon Reth
Youth
Ulang
James Puor Tap
Evangelist.
Ulang
James Gatluak Yiech
Solider
Ulang
Reath Kuei Chuol Reth
Youth
Ulang
Sarah Nyawach Loany
W/assoc
Ulang
Nyaluak Loang Deng
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Rebecca Chuol Char
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Nyatet Chuol Chany
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Nyayiela Gatwech Gai
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Nyanjok Chuol Ker
Youth
Ulang
Jock Malieth Thiec
Elder
Ulang
Doyak Chuol Thony
Elder
Ulang
Gatdet Ruot Diew
Elder
Ulang
Char Deng Turuk
Elder
Ulang - Third parties
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- Description
- A dialogue conference between Jikany and Lou communities across the Upper nile region. The agreement involves presentations of local grievances by delegation members followed by sets of solutions on each key issue agreed on by communities, namely; governance, water access and grazing, Government of Sudan relationship with militia groups, cattle rustling issues and provisions to address drought and famine as well as overall development needs. The agreement encourages inter-community coordination on disarming and mutual understanding of key local peace issues and the need for local governance and monitoring of implementation efforts.
- Agreement document
- SS_040305_Riang Peace Declaration.pdf (opens in new tab) | Download PDF
Groups
- Children/youth
- Groups→Children/youth→SubstantivePage 23, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 6. Ignorance and illiteracy:
•Provision and construction of education facilities and schools in Jikany and Lou areas.
•Increase the number of primary schools in the area.
Page 23, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 8. Mistrust/Attitudes/beliefs:
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• Promotions of inter-clan marriages, constant consultations, inter communal youth activities and dialogues.
...
• Discourage disunity among Nuer leaders living in the diaspora.
Page 24, 4.0 Formation and election of the Jikany /Lou Peace and Development Committee:
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The following were the factors put in consideration during electioneering:
...
- Representation and the number of people sitting in the Committee — Delegates resolved that communities should be (pg 26) represented at County level. Representation would put all interested groups in consideration particularly women, youth, religious leaders, SRRC representatives and military personnel. Delegates also agreed that five representatives from each county throughout the 3ikany and Lou communities should form a 35-member committee to monitor and oversee the implementation of the resolution.
Page 27, 4.1.1 Election of the Committee:
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Six counties were represented in the conference and delegates were asked to elect qualified people who would be ready to volunteer their time to serve the community as per the expectations and desire of the conference resolutions. Representation of all sector of the society such as youth, women, SRRC, Religious leaders and opinion leaders were emphasized. - Disabled persons
No specific mention.
- Elderly/age
No specific mention.
- Migrant workers
No specific mention.
- Racial/ethnic/national group
- Groups→Racial/ethnic/national group→RhetoricalPage 7, 2.1 Conference Objectives:
The main objective of the conference was to create a forum for Lou/Jikany dialogue that could lead to unity, common understanding and harmonious co-existence. In particular, the objectives were:
• To resolve the differences and bring a common understanding between the Jikany and Lou clans of Nuer community of Sudan, including those in the diaspora.
• To bring to an end the destructive internal hostility between and among the Nuer community.
• To promote peace and resolve inter-clan conflicts among the Nuer Community.
• To promote understanding and appreciation of the importance of peace, human rights observance, fairness and justice between and among Nuer clans.
• To facilitate the emergence of sustainable and broad-based community level forum to strengthen advocacy for peace in Upper Nile Region.Groups→Racial/ethnic/national group→SubstantivePage 21, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 1. Governance:
...
• Clear demarcation of clan and administrative boundaries.
Page 21, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 2. Water Points and grazing land:
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• Drilling of water wells and boreholes for both Jikany and Lou clans in the disputed areas .
...
• Initiation of re-settlement programme (policy) for Lou and Jikany people who are willing to go back to their land.
Page 21, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 3. GOS and Militia groups:
• Promotion of peaceful dialogues among different communities of South Sudan especially the Lou and Jikany clans.
• Launching massive peace education and human rights advocacy programs in Jikany and Lou areas.
Page 22, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 5. Cattle rustling and looting of property:
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• The Lou and Jikany communities should find other alternative means of livelihood instead of depending solely on cattle, which has become the major source of conflict.
Page 23, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 6. Ignorance and illiteracy:
•Provision and construction of education facilities and schools in Jikany and Lou areas.
•Increase the number of primary schools in the area.
Page 23, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 8. Mistrust/Attitudes/beliefs:
...
• Promotions of inter-clan marriages, constant consultations, inter communal youth activities and dialogues.
Page 24, 3.3.3 Riang Peace Declaration Dated 5th March 2004:
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3. That we shall continuously monitor signs of conflict among the Jikany/Lou communities with a view to preventing occurrence of violence;
Page 24, 3.3.3 Riang Peace Declaration Dated 5th March 2004:
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7. That we have also resolved to revive customary norms and rules as well as traditional governance systems among the Jikany/Lou communities. - 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
- Page 24, 4.0 Formation and election of the Jikany /Lou Peace and Development Committee:
...
The following were the factors put in consideration during electioneering:
...
- Representation and the number of people sitting in the Committee — Delegates resolved that communities should be (pg 26) represented at County level. Representation would put all interested groups in consideration particularly women, youth, religious leaders, SRRC representatives and military personnel. Delegates also agreed that five representatives from each county throughout the 3ikany and Lou communities should form a 35-member committee to monitor and oversee the implementation of the resolution.
Page 27, 4.1.1 Election of the Committee:
...
Six counties were represented in the conference and delegates were asked to elect qualified people who would be ready to volunteer their time to serve the community as per the expectations and desire of the conference resolutions. Representation of all sector of the society such as youth, women, SRRC, Religious leaders and opinion leaders were emphasized.
Page 33, 5.0 Appendices: Appendix I, Participants
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133. Mary Nyaletni Tut
Woman/Assoc
Akobo
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136. Elizabeth Nyaborah Bol
W/Assoc
Wunror
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140.Mary Chuol Whial
W/Assoc
Ballet
141.Elizabeth Nyakoka Thech
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
142.Mary Nyayang Lam
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
143.Sarah Nyaleak Long
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
144. Elizabeth Chuol Riek
W/ Assoc
Luak Piny
Jikany
145. Sarah Buok Riekah
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
146. Sarah Nyajal Kueruach
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
147. Rebecca Nyagony
W/Assoc
Ballet
Dinka — Ngok
148. Rebecca Nyabiel Bol
W/Assoc
Ballet
Dinka – Ngok
149. Nyajeng Bol Khan
W/Assoc
Ballet
Dinka — Ngok
150. Mary Nya Yuol Chuol
W/ Assoc
Ballet
Dinka — Ngok
151. Sarah Nyatiek Kier Thoan
W/Assoc
Maiwut
Jikany
152. Nyalam Wali
W/Assoc
Ballet
Dinka — Ngok
153. Rebecca NyaPal Nhial
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
154. Mary Nyawal Kun
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
155.Rebecca Nyalual Chalar
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
...
157. Mary Nyakong Gatjiok
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
158. Nyalual Buom
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
159. Buok Pal
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
160. Nya Kang Juach
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
161. Rebecca Nya Dut Cham Jok
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
162. Rebecca Nyamut Jock
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
163. Nyachega Malieth
W/ Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
164. Nyaluak Tutdeal
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
165. Nyawuor Biel
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
166. Nyahoth Reath
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
...
168. Nyawech Chang
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
...
170.Nyabel Kuach
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
171. Sarah Nyayang Ruea
W/ Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
172. Nyabiel Yiek
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
173. Nyawic Guoda
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
...
176. Nyantut Wal
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
177. Nyatekah Thong
W/Assoc
Ulang
178. Nyadut Deng
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
179. Nyadang Chan
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
180. Nyalam Nhial
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
181. Mary Nyakong Chuol
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
182. Nyaruai Manyoang
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
183. Buok Chang
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
184. Nyayiel Thok
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
185. Nyalam Dhial
W/Assoc
Ulang
ikany
186. Mary Nyagony Ruot
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
187. Nyandeng Damac
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
188. Nyawal Thian
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
189. Nya JuainiChany
W/Assoc
190. Nya Kuoth Lual
W/Assoc
...
Page 35 cont.
220. Rebecca Nyanyak Wal
W/Assoc.
NBI
221. Mary Nyachin Kong
W/Assoc.
NBI.
222. Mary Nyayual Ker
W/Assoc.
NBI.
Jikany
…
230. Rebecca Nyanchar Kueth
W/Assoc
Ulang
231. Nyapal Lual Murow
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
232. Nyanlang Dhong Dolow
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
…
235. Mary Nyanter Deng
W/ Assoc.
LuakPiny
Page 36 cont.
244. Tabitha Nyakony Puok
W/Assoc.
Ulang
245. Nyatapa Gatluak Patdoch
W/Assoc.
Ulang
246. Nyayual Chuol Ranlay
W/Assoc.
LuakPiny
…
254. Sarah Nyantor Banak
W/Assoc.
Ulang
…
257. Rebecca Nyalang Both
W/Assoc.
Ulang
258. Roda Nyalam Chuol
W/Assoc
Ulang
259. Elizebeth Tochdul Bangot
W/Assoc.
Ulang
…
267. Sarah Nyariek Thong
W/Assoc.
Maiwut
268. Elizabeth Nyariek Thong
W/Assoc
Ulang
269. Sarah Nyakier Ruach
W/Assoc
Ulang
270. Mary Nyayual Puol
W/Assoc
Ulang
…
272. Mary Nyayual Wol
W/Assoc
Ulang
…
276. Teny Char Duop
W/Assoc.
Ulang
277. Sarah Nyapuoka Puol
W/Assoc.
Ulang
278. Nyantiac Jock Chany
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Page 37 cont.
279. Mary Nyalual Majiok
W/Assoc.
Ulang
280. Mary Nyakor Lam
W/Assoc
Ulang
…
282. Nyareng Bukjiok Lul
W/Assoc.
Ulang
283. Nyamach Put Chak
W/Assoc
Ulang
…
296. Rebecca Nyapul Deng
W/Assoc.
Ulang
…
300. Nyabiel Tut Biyay
W/Assoc
Ulang
…
305. Rebecca Nyanchar Kueth
W/Assoc.
Ulang
306. Mary Nyatet Deng
W/Assoc.
Ulang
…
312. Sarah Nyawach Loany
W/assoc
Ulang
313. Nyaluak Loang Deng
W/Assoc.
Ulang
314. Rebecca Chuol Char
W/Assoc.
Ulang
315. Nyatet Chuol Chany
W/Assoc.
Ulang
316. Nyayiela Gatwech Gai
W/Assoc.
Ulang - 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
- Page 7, 2.1 Conference Objectives:
The main objective of the conference was to create a forum for Lou/Jikany dialogue that could lead to unity, common understanding and harmonious co-existence. In particular, the objectives were:
...
• To facilitate the emergence of sustainable and broad-based community level forum to strengthen advocacy for peace in Upper Nile Region.
Page 21, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 3. GOS and Militia groups:
• Promotion of peaceful dialogues among different communities of South Sudan especially the Lou and Jikany clans.
• Launching massive peace education and human rights advocacy programs in Jikany and Lou areas.
Page 23, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 6. Ignorance and illiteracy:
...
• Organize community training workshops and forums to create awareness on civil rights, community development and peace building.
• Maintenance and expansion of peace advocacy to the whole Nuer communities and their neighbours.
Page 24, 4.0 Formation and election of the Jikany /Lou Peace and Development Committee:
...
The following were the factors put in consideration during electioneering:
...
- Representation and the number of people sitting in the Committee — Delegates resolved that communities should be (pg 26) represented at County level. Representation would put all interested groups in consideration particularly women, youth, religious leaders, SRRC representatives and military personnel. Delegates also agreed that five representatives from each county throughout the 3ikany and Lou communities should form a 35-member committee to monitor and oversee the implementation of the resolution.
Page 27, 4.1.1 Election of the Committee:
...
Six counties were represented in the conference and delegates were asked to elect qualified people who would be ready to volunteer their time to serve the community as per the expectations and desire of the conference resolutions. Representation of all sector of the society such as youth, women, SRRC, Religious leaders and opinion leaders were emphasized. - Traditional/religious leaders
- Page 21, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 1. Governance:
...
• Lobby SPLA/M leaders to endorse Riang Peace Resolutions.
Page 23, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 8. Mistrust/Attitudes/beliefs:
...
• Discourage disunity among Nuer leaders living in the diaspora.
Page 24, 3.3.3 Riang Peace Declaration Dated 5th March 2004:
...
7. That we have also resolved to revive customary norms and rules as well as traditional governance systems among the Jikany/Lou communities.
Page 24, 4.0 Formation and election of the Jikany /Lou Peace and Development Committee:
...
The following were the factors put in consideration during electioneering:
...
- Representation and the number of people sitting in the Committee — Delegates resolved that communities should be (pg 26) represented at County level. Representation would put all interested groups in consideration particularly women, youth, religious leaders, SRRC representatives and military personnel. Delegates also agreed that five representatives from each county throughout the 3ikany and Lou communities should form a 35-member committee to monitor and oversee the implementation of the resolution.
Page 27, 4.1.1 Election of the Committee:
...
Six counties were represented in the conference and delegates were asked to elect qualified people who would be ready to volunteer their time to serve the community as per the expectations and desire of the conference resolutions. Representation of all sector of the society such as youth, women, SRRC, Religious leaders and opinion leaders were emphasized. - 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
- Page 7, 2.1 Conference Objectives:
The main objective of the conference was to create a forum for Lou/Jikany dialogue that could lead to unity, common understanding and harmonious co-existence. In particular, the objectives were:
...
• To promote understanding and appreciation of the importance of peace, human rights observance, fairness and justice between and among Nuer clans.
Page 20, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 1. Governance:
...
• Restoration of law and order in all liberated regions by establishing police department and justice system.
Page 22, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 3. GOS and Militia groups:
...
• Launching massive peace education and human rights advocacy programs in Jikany and Lou areas. - 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
- Page 22, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 5. Cattle rustling and looting of property:
...
• Movement of cattle from one community or point to the other should be sanctioned by the relevant authority. - Protection measures
- Rights related issues→Protection measures→Protection of civiliansPage 20, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 1. Governance:
...
• Plan and undertake disarmament programs or mount initiative to get rid of illegal arms in the hand of civilian and militia groups.
Page 21, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 3. GOS and Militia groups:
•Distribution of fire arms to civilian and support to militia groups by the government should stop or be a subject of debate at the on going peace talks in Kenya.
•Mounting anti-arms/ammunition distribution campaign to appeal to the UN and relevant bodies to intervene in discouraging the government from issuing arms to civilian. - 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 developmentPage 22, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 4. Drought/Famine and abject poverty
•Provision of food and non-food materials to the affected communities/people in the area.
...
•Provision of farm inputs and implements (eg seeds, ploughs, etc) for communities to start farming activities in areas that experience relative peace.
...
•Awareness creation and training communities to initiate and take part in productive self sustaining projects rather than relying on relief.
Page 24, 3.3.3 Riang Peace Declaration Dated 5th March 2004:
...
4. That we shall strive to promote peace and advocacy and development activities between the two communities;
5. That we shall coordinate and collaborate with the local communities in carrying out peace and development activities;
6. That we shall also collaborate with other like-minded groups in carrying out peace and development activities;Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Humanitarian assistancePage 22, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 4. Drought/Famine and abject poverty
...
•Provision of humanitarian assistance including health and education services by NGOs and donor agencies.Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Infrastructure and reconstructionPage 21, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 2. Water Points and grazing land:
•Provision of irrigation systems and dams to enable people start farming activities .
•Drilling of water wells and boreholes for both Jikany and Lou clans in the disputed areas .
Page 23, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 6. Ignorance and illiteracy:
•Provision and construction of education facilities and schools in Jikany and Lou areas.
•Increase the number of primary schools in the area. - National economic plan
No specific mention.
- Natural resources
No specific mention.
- International funds
- Page 3, Acknowledgement and Appreciation:
... ACHA is so grateful to the donors who extended both financial and material support to the conference. First appreciation goes to Pact Kenya (Sudan Peace Funds), British High Commission, Norwegian Peoples' Aid and Norwegian Church Aid for their invaluable assistance. - Business
No specific mention.
- Taxation
No specific mention.
- Banks
No specific mention.
Land, property and environment
- Land reform/rights
- Land, property and environment→Land reform/rights→Property return and restitutionPage 22, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 5. Cattle rustling and looting of property:
...
• SPLA/M should work hard to recover stolen cattle and return to the owners while offenders are punished. - Pastoralist/nomadism rights
- Page 21, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 2. Water Points and grazing land:
•Provision of irrigation systems and dams to enable people start farming activities.
Page 22, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 4. Drought/Famine and abject poverty
...
•Provision of farm inputs and implements (eg seeds, ploughs, etc) for communities to start farming activities in areas that experience relative peace.
Page 22, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 5. Cattle rustling and looting of property:
• Organize joint military (SPLA/M) interventions or operations in cattle rustling areas.
...
• SPLA/M should work hard to recover stolen cattle and return to the owners while offenders are punished.
Page 22, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 5. Cattle rustling and looting of property:
...
• The Lou and Jikany communities should find other alternative means of livelihood instead of depending solely on cattle, which has become the major source of conflict.
• Movement of cattle from one community or point to the other should be sanctioned by the relevant authority. - Cultural heritage
- Land, property and environment→Cultural heritage→IntangiblePage 23, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 8. Mistrust/Attitudes/beliefs:
• Restoration of Nuer cultural norms and rules by recognizing and respecting positive cultural practice especially those that promote peace and unity.
Page 23, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 8. Mistrust/Attitudes/beliefs:
...
• Inculcation of a culture of prayer, love and faith in God to restore hope and humanity at all levels.
Page 24, 3.3.3 Riang Peace Declaration Dated 5th March 2004:
...
7. That we have also resolved to revive customary norms and rules as well as traditional governance systems among the Jikany/Lou communities. - Environment
No specific mention.
- Water or riparian rights or access
- Page 21, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 2. Water Points and grazing land:
•Provision of irrigation systems and dams to enable people start farming activities .
•Drilling of water wells and boreholes for both Jikany and Lou clans in the disputed areas .
•Deployment of SPLA/M soldiers along water points to monitor and prevent occurrence of violent conflicts .
Security sector
- Security Guarantees
- Page 21, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 1. Governance:
...
• Deployment of SPLA/M soldiers in major disputed and conflict prone areas to monitor and prevent emerging conflicts.
Page 21, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 2. Water Points and grazing land:
...
•Deployment of SPLA/M soldiers along water points to monitor and prevent occurrence of violent conflicts.
Page 24, 3.3.3 Riang Peace Declaration Dated 5th March 2004:
...
3. That we shall continuously monitor signs of conflict among the Jikany/Lou communities with a view to preventing occurrence of violence; - Ceasefire
No specific mention.
- Police
- Page 20, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 1. Governance:
...
• Restoration of law and order in all liberated regions by establishing police department and justice system. - Armed forces
No specific mention.
- DDR
- Security sector→DDR→Demilitarisation provisionsPage 21, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 3. GOS and Militia groups:
• Distribution of fire arms to civilian and support to militia groups by the government should stop or be a subject of debate at the on going peace talks in Kenya.
• Mounting anti-arms/ammunition distribution campaign to appeal to the UN and relevant bodies to intervene in discouraging the government from issuing arms to civilian.
• Extension of amnesty and commencement of rehabilitation and reintegration programme for former SPLA/M who defected to GOS/Militia groups i.e integration of White Army into SPLA/M mainstreamSecurity sector→DDR→DDR programmesPage 20, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 1. Governance:
...
• Plan and undertake disarmament programs or mount initiative to get rid of illegal arms in the hand of civilian and militia groups. - Intelligence services
No specific mention.
- Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
- Page 20, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 1. Governance:
• Establishment of SPLA/M effective governing structure and systems from grassroots to regional level.
...
• Plan and undertake disarmament programs or mount initiative to get rid of illegal arms in the hand of civilian and militia groups.
• Deployment of SPLA/M soldiers in major disputed and conflict prone areas to monitor and prevent emerging conflicts.
• Deployment of SPLA/M soldiers to work out of their own communities to enhance transparency and accountability among the soldiers.
Page 21, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 1. Governance:
...
• Lobby SPLA/M leaders to endorse Riang Peace Resolutions.
Page 21, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 2. Water Points and grazing land:
...
•Deployment of SPLA/M soldiers along water points to monitor and prevent occurrence of violent conflicts.
Page 21, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 3. GOS and Militia groups:
•Distribution of fire arms to civilian and support to militia groups by the government should stop or be a subject of debate at the on going peace talks in Kenya.
...
• Extension of amnesty and commencement of rehabilitation and reintegration programme for former SPLA/M who defected to GOS/Militia groups i.e integration of White Army into SPLA/M mainstream
Page 22, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 5. Cattle rustling and looting of property:
• Organize joint military (SPLA/M) interventions or operations in cattle rustling areas.
• Arrest and put under trial (tribunal court) those militia or leaders that support and perpetuate conflict and other criminal activities in the region.
• SPLA/M should work hard to recover stolen cattle and return to the owners while offenders are punished.
Page 23, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 8. Mistrust/Attitudes/beliefs:
...
• Promotion of harmonious co-existence between the civilians and military personnel.
Page 24, 4.0 Formation and election of the Jikany /Lou Peace and Development Committee:
...
The following were the factors put in consideration during electioneering:
...
- Representation and the number of people sitting in the Committee — Delegates resolved that communities should be (pg 26) represented at County level. Representation would put all interested groups in consideration particularly women, youth, religious leaders, SRRC representatives and military personnel. Delegates also agreed that five representatives from each county throughout the 3ikany and Lou communities should form a 35-member committee to monitor and oversee the implementation of the resolution.
Page 27, 4.1.1 Election of the Committee:
...
Six counties were represented in the conference and delegates were asked to elect qualified people who would be ready to volunteer their time to serve the community as per the expectations and desire of the conference resolutions. Representation of all sector of the society such as youth, women, SRRC, Religious leaders and opinion leaders were emphasized. - Withdrawal of foreign forces
No specific mention.
- Corruption
No specific mention.
- Crime/organised crime
- Page 20, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 1. Governance:
...
• Plan and undertake disarmament programs or mount initiative to get rid of illegal arms in the hand of civilian and militia groups.
Page 22, 3.3.2 Suggested Solutions, 5. Cattle rustling and looting of property:
...
• Arrest and put under trial (tribunal court) those militia or leaders that support and perpetuate conflict and other criminal activities in the region. - 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 7, 2.1 Conference Objectives:
The main objective of the conference was to create a forum for Lou/Jikany dialogue that could lead to unity, common understanding and harmonious co-existence. In particular, the objectives were:
• To resolve the differences and bring a common understanding between the Jikany and Lou clans of Nuer community of Sudan, including those in the diaspora.
• To bring to an end the destructive internal hostility between and among the Nuer community.
• To promote peace and resolve inter-clan conflicts among the Nuer Community.
• To promote understanding and appreciation of the importance of peace, human rights observance, fairness and justice between and among Nuer clans.
• To facilitate the emergence of sustainable and broad-based community level forum to strengthen advocacy for peace in Upper Nile Region.
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
No specific mention.
- Related cases
No specific mention.
- Source
- https://www.sudanarchive.net/ A Report on the Jikany/Luo Peace Conference Held at Riang Location, Eastern Upper Nile, 1 March 2004 SLPD_20040301_01
Accessed on 23/3/2023
p.3
1.0 Acknowledgment and Appreciation
The Africa Center for Human Advocacy — ACHA would like to express its appreciation to partners, conference management team and all delegates who supported and worked tirelessly to ensure the success of Riang Peace Conference.
ACHA is so grateful to the donors who extended both financial and material support to the conference.
First appreciation goes to Pact Kenya (Sudan Peace Funds), British High Commission, Norwegian Peoples' Aid and Norwegian Church Aid for their invaluable assistance.
ACHA would like to thank Cdr.
John Kong Nyuon for finding time to travel to Riang to grace the conference.
His presence and participation not only played a very important role in the whole conference period but also signified SPLA/M efforts towards building peace in Nuer land.
ACHA's appreciation also goes to members of the conference management team, facilitators, co-chairs, rapporteurs and others without whom the conference could not have been a success.
Last but not least, we appreciate the participation of all the delegates some of whom travelled long distances to attend the conference.
May God bless you all as you work hard to intervene in this long journey towards a peaceful Southern Sudan and in particular towards Jikany/Lou harmony.
p. 7
2.1 Conference Objectives
The main objective of the conference was to create a forum for Lou/Jikany dialogue that could lead to unity, common understanding and harmonious co-existence.
In particular, the objectives were:
To resolve the differences and bring a common understanding between the 3ikany and Lou clans of Nuer community of Sudan, including those in the diaspora.
To bring to an end the destructive internal hostility between and among the Nuer community.
To promote peace and resolve inter-clan conflicts among the Nuer Community.
To promote understanding and appreciation of the importance of peace, human rights observance, fairness and justice between and among Nuer clans.
To facilitate the emergence of sustainable and broad-based community level forum to strengthen advocacy for peace in Upper Nile Region.
p. 12 – 18
3.2 Plenary Session
One of the major objectives of the conference was to give the delegates sufficient and humble time as much as possible to air and share their grievances and experiences, true stories and to suggest possible solutions to the conflict.
The two-day plenary discussions provided opportunity and platform for all delegates to share relevant information and reflection about the conflict.
The plenary was chaired by two co-chairpersons Mr. Moses Gai Bourn and Majok Gathuak Thou from Jikany and Lou respectively.
The facilitators provided technical guidelines that ensured an all-inclusive participation of all delegates.
The delegates comprised (Commissioners, SRRC officials, Head and Executive chiefs from Lou and Jikany Clans), representatives from Military and top Commanders, Youth and Women organizations and Religious Institutions.
The following are some of the key summary remarks made by some delegates and leaders during the plenary discussions.
Due to the big number of delegates, we could not capture all the remarks made by each of them.
• Cdr.
John Jock Gai (Commissioner of Nyirol County) — the cause of the current problem is due to ineffective administration at the community level.
There are many units operating under the name of the Movement but coordination is lacking.
At the community level, Lou as a clan felt they have been insulted and abused by their neighbors which include;
Jikany, Dinka, Gawar, Murle and Anyuak.
However, the Lou as a community has decided to co-exist with other communities.
The solution to the ongoing conflict would be to empower and educate people to avoid politicians who are bent on dividing the people along ethnic lines.
• Cdr.
Gordon Banak Thoan (Commissioner of Ulang County) — The major cause of the conflict is uncontrolled and uncoordinated governance though problems that characterized Jikany/Lou conflict are so diverse.
Ulang in particular has been hard hit by the conflict.
The effect of the conflict is devastating;
people are displaced from one point to the other;
Baliet, Maiwut, Luakpiny and Lou areas.
There is rampage looting of property, cattle rustling and killing.
The rustled cattle are exchanged between criminals living between the two clans.
There are many conferences and workshops held to bring peace but still things have not worked well.
The way forward would be to put effective measures to curb looting and cattle rustling between the two clans and also streamline community leadership structures.
• ACdr.
Gordon Nyoat Rut (Executive Director of Akobo County) — Lou people are faced with water problem.
He requested the Jikany to find a way of allowing Lou use the water during dry season.
He complained about the Lou criminals who are hosted and protected by Jikany and constantly attack and loot the Lou property.
He said that Jikany must be ready to identify and denounce such criminals.
He asked delegates from both sides of the divide to accept their past mistakes and find a peaceful solution to their problems without necessarily resorting to violence.
• Cdr.
John Wiyual Chol (Commissioner of Maiwut County) — the conflict has caused a lot of suffering to the people.
While people who could be future leaders and movers of development are murdered, Nuer community as a whole would continue to suffer since they would be nowhere in leadership positions should peace prevail in south Sudan.
He emphasized that some of the problems facing the two clans are brought about by greedy politicians who take advantage to enrich themselves at the expense of our ignorant people.
We must stop this kind of behavior.
• John Kuol Duot (Baliet Executive Director, Sobat County) — the most contentious issues are cattle rustling and illegal arms in the hands of civilians.
Most people live very peacefully a part from criminals who steal other people's cattle.
The act of hooliganism must be stopped if peace is to be achieved between Jikany and Lou communities.
Darrwo
• Peter Wal Banang Malieth — (7ikany Elder) — There have been many meetings in several places in the area about peace.
But those meeting have been marred by accusation, counter accusations and petty community politics.
Riang Peace Conference stood a better option looking at how it was organized and conducted.
The delegates must be aware that Jikany/Lou problem is not caused by hindrance in accessibility to water points but the differences in the Movement's leadership and interference by Sudan government.
This has degenerated in unbearable lawlessness and disorder at local level.
The effects of violent actions have been felt by Jikany hosting some Lou, as the guests not only fail to appreciate but instead turn hostile to Jikany hosts.
• Stephen Leaw Lual Marrow (Jikany Elder) — He said that the time to blame each other about what had happened was over and asked delegates to concentrate on the solutions to the problems facing their communities since many ugly things had happened and both communities had lost a lot.
The two contentious issues of water and repatriation of Lou people living within Jikany area must be spelt out properly.
He asked Jikany to find a way of reintegrating the Lou currently settling in Jikany area rather than sending them away.
He also asked Jikany and Lou to share the resources harmoniously without necessarily resorting to violence because these were God given resources.
• Yien Kuoth Puor — (Lou Elder) — the main problem between Jikany and Lou is cattle rustling, which is caused by Cie Donujaak and cie-Yat (Lou sub-clans) who migrated to Jikany territory after killing people from Lou area last year 2003.
They cause all manners of problems and for us to live harmoniously;
there must be a way of ending their actions.
We must work hard to ensure that the authority apprehend and deal with these criminals.
These two sub-clans from Lou use to return back to Lou areas occasionally and steal their cattle while residing in Jikany territory for protection.
• Matthew Rambang Diew — (Jikany Elder) — The issue of theft and looting is as a result of uncontrolled use of fire-arms.
Many people have been trained as soldiers but no proper control mechanism put in place to check how all of them are operating.
That he said had resulted in people killing one another mercilessly even from slightest provocation.
He urged delegates to go out not only to inform people but also practice the outcome of the conference.
• Elizabeth Nyawech Kuon (Lou Women Representative) — Women and children according to her were the major victims of insurgence in the Jikany/Lou communities and South Sudan in general.
Women no longer enjoy their marriages as their husbands are killed at early ages of their marriages.
The conflict has also reduced the birth rate and increased death rate among the Jikany and Lou communities.
However, women also contribute a lot because they support and encourage men to steal cows in order to pay large dowries.
He challenged women to stand up and denounce violence and start playing a bigger role in peace process.
She asked organizations like ACHA to empower women to participate in peace and development activities.
• Mary Nyabiel Cuil (Jikany Women Representative) — She also shares the same idea that women were the major victims.
Despite the inter marriages;
men still consider each other as brothers.
Women are traumatized to witness their husbands and children being killed like animals.
Widows are left with unbearable responsibility of taking care of orphans yet there are no basic services in the areas.
Internal displacements of people have left women exposed to all manner of humiliations and violations.
Women have been left without rights or voice.
• Rebecca Nyawech Puk (Lou Women representative) — She said that the problem of Lou and Jikany was cattle rustling.
She blamed Jikany for killing their husbands and children to the extent that many people are now opting to join Sudan government or go in exile as refugees in Ethiopia.
• Sarah Nyaleak Long (Jikany Women of Pibor/Wanding) — people have suffered to the extreme.
The conflict between Jikany and Lou cannot even be compared to Lou/Murle, which resulted to massacres.
The effect of Jikany/Lou conflict has impacted more on women than any other section of the population.
Children, elderly people and handicapped are also hard hit.
• Roda Nyakoach — (Lou Women Representative—Uror) — Blamed Lou for all the problems facing the communities because of their relationship with their neighboring communities.
The Lou constantly instigates young people to rob and terrorize other communities.
If peace is to be obtained the Lou must admit and prepare to change their way of interacting with other communities.
• Mary Nyapuka Chang — Ulang Women Group — said that theft and robbery could not stop because soldiers are not united.
He blamed men for their suffering.
Some Movement's soldiers have been defecting consistently to the Sudan government and later rejoined the SPLA again after sometime that cause confusion and misunderstanding.
Since the military is patriarchal in composition, women's views and opinions are not considered at any level of decision-making.
A proper system needs to be put in place by the Movement in order to stop such confusion in the future.
• Pastor David Ding Gatwech (Jikany Church PCOS —Yomding Parish) —He said that the church is no longer a respected institution as it used to be sometimes back because church leaders involve in politics that lead to manipulation and biasness in the cause of their church duties.
He called upon people to forget about their past and commit themselves to building peace through prayers and addressing the real issues that affect the people at large.
He challenged fellow church leaders to stick to the work of God than indulging in politics that divided people along ethnic lines.
• Rev. James Dau (Ngok Dinka of Ballet/ Sobat County) — Challenged the delegates to be honest in whatever they said because people were tired with empty talks and conferences.
The elderly people and youth alike should directly be blamed for the damages ]ikany/ Lou conflict has caused for such conflict knew no age or clan.
Fathers had participated in providing arms to their children to use them during their robbery missions.
He said the truth must be told and that truth shall set people free.
• Rebecca Nyaluak Lual (Deaconess, Nairobi Delegate) — She brought a new observation to the conference that the impact of Jikany/Lou conflict is devastating not only to the larger communities but also to the basic units of the society that is families.
She said, many of the Nuer men resort to beat and assault their wives out of frustration and humiliation they get once their opponents defeat them in the battle-fields.
Women are subjected to double suffering under patriarchal leadership.
She asked Leaders especially men to read the signs of change in the world and make rightful decision.
She revealed that life as a refugee is very hard countrary to people's expectation.
She blamed Nuer living in Kakuma for not taking the opportunity to go to school like other communities.
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3.3.1 Root Cause of Conflict in Upper Nile
From all group presentations the following issues were identified as the major causes of conflict between Jikany and Lou (cross cutting).
Ineffective governance and leadership that has degenerated lawlessness and disorder.
Problems arising from accessing the water points and grazing land along the river bank.
Government interference and support to militia groups.
Severe drought that resulted to famine and abject poverty among the community.
Cattle rustling and looting of property.
Ignorance and illiteracy within the region.
Mistrust, attitudes and beliefs among the people of both clans.
Below is a table showing how each group identified the root causes:
Causes identified
Group scores
G1
G2
G3
G4
G5
G6A
G6B
Ineffective governance
•
•
•
•
•
•
Access to Water point and grazing land
•
•
•
•
•
GOS/Militia
•
•
•
•
•
•
Drought/Famin e/pove rty
•
•
•
•
•
Cattle rustling/Looting
•
•
•
•
•
Ignorance and illiteracy
•
•
•
•
•
•
Mistrust/Beliefs/attitudes
•
•
•
•
•
•
Mistrust/Altitudes/Beliefs:
Tribalism, clanism, Stereotypes, abusive language.
Governance:
Political differences, ineffective administrative structure, crime, ineffective leadership in the SPLIWA, lack of traditional systems of governance etc.
3.3.2 Suggested Solutions
1. Governance
• Establishment of SPLA/M effective governing structure and systems from grassroots to regional level.
• Development of sound governance policy guidelines to address issues affecting people in South Sudan.
• Restoration of law and order in all liberated regions by establishing police department and justice system.
• Plan and undertake disarmament programs or mount initiative to get rid of illegal arms in the hand of civilian and militia groups.
Deployment of SPLA/M soldiers in major disputed and conflict prone areas to monitor and prevent emerging conflicts.
Deployment of SPLA/M soldiers to work out of their own communities to enhance transparency and accountability among the soldiers.
Clear demarcation of clan and administrative boundaries.
Lobby SPLA/M leaders to endorse Riang Peace Resolutions.
2. Water Points and grazing land
Provision of irrigation systems and dams to enable people start farming activities.
Drilling of water wells and boreholes for both Jikany and Lou clans in the disputed areas.
Deployment of SPLA/M soldiers along water points to monitor and prevent occurrence of violent conflicts.
Initiation of re-settlement programme (policy) for Lou and Jikany people who are willing to go back to their land.
3. GOS and Militia groups
Distribution of fire arms to civilian and support to militia groups by the government should stop or be a subject of debate at the on going peace talks in Kenya.
Mounting anti-arms/ammunition distribution campaign to appeal to the UN and relevant bodies to intervene in discouraging the government from issuing arms to civilian.
Extension of amnesty and commencement of rehabilitation and reintegration programme for former SPLA/M who defected to GOS/Militia groups i.e integration of White Army into SPLA/M mainstream.
Promotion of peaceful dialogues among different communities of South Sudan especially the Lou and Jikany clans.
Launching massive peace education and human rights advocacy programs in Jikany and Lou areas.
4. Drought/Famine and abject poverty
Provision of food and non-food materials to the affected communities/people in the area.
Provision of humanitarian assistance including health and education services by NGOs and donor agencies.
Provision of farm inputs and implements (eg seeds, ploughs, etc) for communities to start farming activities in areas that experience relative peace.
Awareness creation and training communities to initiate and take part in productive self sustaining projects rather than relying on relief.
5. Cattle rustling and looting of property
Organize joint military (SPLA/M) interventions or operations in cattle rustling areas.
Arrest and put under trial (tribunal court) those militia or leaders that support and perpetuate conflict and other criminal activities in the region.
SPLA/M should work hard to recover stolen cattle and return to the owners while offenders are punished.
The Lou and Jikany communities should find other alternative means of livelihood instead of depending solely on cattle, which has become the major source of conflict.
Movement of cattle from one community or point to the other should be sanctioned by the relevant authority.
6. Ignorance and illiteracy
Provision and construction of education facilities and schools in Jikany and Lou areas.
Increase the number of primary schools in the area.
Organize community training workshops and forums to create awareness on civil rights, community development and peace building.
Maintenance and expansion of peace advocacy to the whole Nuer communities and their neighbours.
8. Mistrust/Attitudes/beliefs
Restoration of Nuer cultural norms and rules by recognizing and respecting positive cultural practice especially those that promote peace and unity.
Promotions of inter-clan marriages, constant consultations, inter communal youth activities and dialogues.
Discourage disunity among Nuer leaders living in the diaspora.
Promotion of harmonious co-existence between the civilians and military personnel.
Inculcation of a culture of prayer, love and faith in God to restore hope and humanity at all levels.
Conference Resolutions
Looking at the root causes and possible solution to the Jikany/Lou conflict, delegates made a proposal to set out the Conference Resolution that would also bind them to the peace process and any other initiative between the two communities.
The Conference's delegates approved the proposal and therefore the technical
team in collaboration with the delegates drafted the resolutions, which was
ratified and adopted in the plenary as a binding document.
Following that move
all the delegates appended their signatures to legitimize the Conference Resolutions
3.3.3 Rianu Peace Declaration Dated 5th March 2004
We, the undersigned delegates to the Riang Peace Conference held between 1st — 5th March 2004, do hereby individually and collectively, make the following solemn declarations:-
< >That we have resolved to live harmoniously as members of the Jikany/Lou communities;
That we have unanimously chosen to enhance peace education and advocacy to ensure tranquility among the Jikany/Lou communities;
That we shall continuously monitor signs of conflict among the Jikany/Lou communities with a view to preventing occurrence of violence;
That we shall strive to promote peace and advocacy and development activities between the two communities;
That we shall coordinate and collaborate with the local communities in carrying out peace and development activities;
That we shall also collaborate with other like-minded groups in carrying out peace and development activities;
That we have also resolved to revive customary norms and rules as well as traditional governance systems among the Jikany/Lou communities.
That we shall remain fully committed to the implementation of the Resolutions of the Riang Peace Accord.4.0 Formation and election of the Jikany /Lou Peace and
Development Committee
The need to form a peace and development committee arose when delegates
agreed to get involved in the peace process.
According to the delegates many
peace initiatives that had been started in South Sudan had failed to go beyond workshops and conferences because local communities are not involved in the process or initiators never developed means of sustaining them.
Delegates were informed that there would be no meaningful peace if they don't take full participation in the process.
Other stakeholders from outside would only play a role a facilitative role while the whole work rests with the local communities.
Against this background, delegates decided to form a Committee to coordinate and oversee the implementation of the resolutions agreed during the conference.
Before electing the committee, facilitators advised the delegates to consider some critical factors that would enable them form an effective committee.
The following were the factors put in consideration during electioneering:
The name of the Committee — It was paramount to decide the name of the committee since many proposals and suggestions about the name were made.
Delegates resolved that the committee be called Jikany/Lou Peace and Development Committee.
Geographical area of operation — this should spell out the geographical areas where the committee would concentrate their work.
After a long deliberation, the delegates agreed that the intended peace committee should be operational in all areas occupied by Lou and Jikany.
- Representation and the number of people sitting in the Committee — Delegates resolved that communities should be represented at County level.
Representation would put all interested groups in consideration particularly women, youth, religious leaders, SRRC representatives and military personnel.
Delegates also agreed that five representatives from each county throughout the 3ikany and Lou communities should form a 35-member committee to monitor and oversee the implementation of the resolution.
Having agreed on the three issues (geographical region, representation and the name of the committee), delegates developed terms of reference to guide all the operations of the committee.
4.1 Terms of Reference for the Committee
To monitor and report to relevant organizations or authority the trend of the current conflict or emerging conflict and propose any early response.
To consult widely with all stakeholders in the region and make relevant decision on behalf of their community on issues related to peace and development.
To plan and coordinate peace building, advocacy and development activities.
To review and oversee the implementation of Riang Peace Agreement.
To disseminate relevant information to the communities about the progress of peace and development programs in the Jikany/Lou areas.
Identify and network with other peace and development partners to support and implement the resolution.
Identify operational office from where all the activities of the Committee will be coordinated from.
4.1.1 Election of the Committee
After the delegates agreed on terms of reference for the Committee, and the mode of election, they were asked to group themselves according to their counties to elect five representatives to the committee.
Six counties were represented in the conference and delegates were asked to elect qualified people who would be ready to volunteer their time to serve the community as per the expectations and desire of the conference resolutions.
Representation of all sector of the society such as youth, women, SRRC, Religious leaders and opinion leaders were emphasized.
The following were the outcomes of the election:
1. Ulang County
Nyapuka Chang
Tharjiath Panyuan Gai
Thomas Douth Bichouk
Pal Chuol Badeng
Nhial Pouch Jaak
2. Uror County
Stephen Thou Chol
Reath Wich Thijoak
Abel Gatluak Hoth
Moses Majok Wathuak
Simon Hoth Duol
3. Luakpiny County
Koang Luak Hoth
Thomas Bol Gatluak
Reuben Kueth Teta
Nyakong Gatjiok Guandong
Reath Goidet Deng
4. Sobat County
Lem Miniel Wunlual
Monywut Arop Gumwel
Gac Arop Ding
Mijok Chuol Deng
Anger Arop Arak
5. Nyirol County
John Deng Nguth
Stephen Tuach Pal
Nyathak Nyang Bichiok
Stephen Kuach Thoa
Ruot Lam Tuthiang
6. Akobo County
Jock Puok Diew
Ding Jang Lual
Tongyik Koang Lam
Rebecca Nyawech Puk
Koang Puok Diew
7. ACHA Members
Koang Pal Chang
Kuem Gatluok Machar
Deng Majak Awol
6.0. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION:
It was noted during the peace conference that the single active root cause of all manner of conflicts in Upper Nile Region is the GoS through its destructive activities in collaboration with militia leaders (see appendix IV for details).
It is therefore strongly recommended that deliberate efforts be made to reach out to these militia groups with a view to discouraging them from continuing with destructive activities against the local people.
In this regard, peace meetings with the militia leaders could be organized in an agreed venue.
Equally, thorough research should be carried out to establish the militia operational network mode of operation and recruitment, preferred target, etc..
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5.0 Appendixes
Appendix I
Full Name of Participants
Designation
County
Can
CDR. James Yiech Biet
Commander
LuakPiny
Jikany
CDR. James Kaat Pinyien
LuakPiny
Jikany
A/CDR.
Moses Dar Dieng
LuakPiny
Jikany
A/CDR.
Gabriel
Nyabiem Juoch
Ulang
Jikany
A/CDR.
Peter Gatkuoth Gien
Nyirol
Lou
A/CDR Peter Biel Joak
Akobo
Lou
A/CDR.
Gordon Hoth
Nyirol
Lou
Lt. Col.
Peter Pal Deng
Ulanq
3ikany
A/CDR Ruach Gatluak
Wang
Jikany
A/CDR Thomas Tut Ruea
Luakpiny
Jikany
Lt. Col.
John Ngaknom Lony Wuor
Ulang
Jikany
Major.
John Gatyiel Puot
Ulang
Capt.
Simon Changach Kueth
Akobo
Lou
Lt. Col.
Thomas Tut Puok
Akobo
Capt.
James Gatbel Lam
Akobo
Lou
Capt.
Peter Biel Jai
Ulang
Jikany
A/CDR.
Samuel Gach Hoth
LuakPiny
Jikany
Major Reath Tutlou
Maiwut
Jikany
Capt.
William Deng Tongyiek
Ulang
Jikany
Capt.
Simon Kailech Joak
Akobo
Lou
1St Lt.
John Pur Jal
Akobo
Lou
Capt.
Tut Nquoth Riak
Ulang
Jikany
Sgt. Bor Dieng Chotkuac
Ulang
Jikany
John Wiyual Joak
Evangelist
Wun-ror
Lou
Thomas Bol Gatluak
Luakpiny
Jikany
Gordon Gatkuoth Wech
Ulang
Jikany
James Thon Mat
Luakpiny
Jikany
Abel Gatluak Hoth
Elder
Wun-ror
Lou
Joseph Geng Nyoach
Elder
Ulang
Jikany
Rebecca Nyaluak Lual
Deacon
Maiwut
Jikany
Gabriel Bang Lual
Elder
Ulang
Jikany
Mary Nyabiel Gil
Deacon
Ulanq
Jikany
David Buom Muthiang
Elder
LuakPiny
Jikany
Michal Kun Luak
Elder
Ulang
Jikany
Simon Gatluak Geng
Evangelist
Ulang
Jikany
Mathew Chuol Gatwech
Elder
Ulang
Jikany
Peter Chuol Pal
Elder
Ulang
Jikany
Michael Bol Lengdit
Elder
LuakPiny
Jikany
Andrew Gatluak Gatkuoth
Pastor
LuakPiny
Jikany
Rachael NyapamTot
Deacon
Ulang
Jikany
Mathew Rambang Dieu
Elder
Ulang
Jikany
Daniel Ding Gatwech
Rev.
Ulang
Jikany
Simon Ruot Riang
Rev.
Maiwut
Jikany
William Gathuoi Bol
Delegate
Old Fagak
Look
Koang Them Maker
Delegate
Maiwut
Jikany
Stephen Tuach Pal
Delegate
Nyirol
Lou
Koang Luak Hoth
NSYA Rep
Luakpiny
Jikany
Timothy Tut Wan
MERF —Rep.
Wuror
Duop Chan
Elder
Nyirol
James Keat Maluoth
Delegate
Ulang
Peter Gatbel Dobuol
Elder
Ulang
Peter Deng Ruach
Delegate
Ulang
John Koang Ruea
Delegate
Maiwut
Peter Dak Tut
Delegate
Ulang
William Deng Taibor
Delegate
Ulang
Michael Chatiem Puok
Delegate
Nyirol
Peter Pal Gatwech
Delegate
Ulang
John Wiyual Bol
Delegate
Ulang
Peter Chuol Bol
Delegate
Ulang
Wiyual Riek
S/Chief
Wuror
David Gach Deng
Delegate
Maiwut
Thadiath Panyuan Gai
Elder
Ulang
Gatluak Monytap Pal
Delegate
Maiwut
Jacob Ruot Kuyoch
Delegate
Maiwut
John Gach Bayek
H/Chief
Ulang
David Danq Gien
Admin.
Officer
LuakPiny
Peter Bol Puot
Teacher
LuakPiny
Joseph Keat Kotah
Youth leader
Akobo
James Yen Kun Reth
Ulang
Simon Gatlak Bech
Ulang
Gatluak Lual Chuol
Maiwut
Wal Kuyoch Riek
Maiwut
Stephen Bang Lual
Ulang
James Thadiath Bol
Delegate
Maiwut
Mathew Toang Reath
H/Chief
Nyirol
Chuol Tiem
S/Chief
Ulang
Kier Puok
Elder
Ulang
Gom Bol
Elder
Ulanq
Liep Kuoth
H/Chief
LuakPiny
Reuben kuot
Ex/Chief
LuakPiny
James Khor Choat
S/chief
Ulang
Donach Chatit
Ex/Chief
Ulang
John Chuol Bath
5/Chief
LuakPiny
Stephen Kuei Mayian
Delegate
Nairobi
Simon Pal Chuol
H/Chief
Ulang
Bol Reath Luang
Elder
Akobo
Majok Dhuor Bang
H/Chief
Akobo
Gatluak Nguoth
S/Chief
Akobo
Majuoch Pan
H/Chief
Akobo
Keak Kon
S/Chief
Akobo
Marko Nyuon Chok
Elder
Nairobi
Peter Wanlau Muon
S/Chief
Ulang
Stephen Leaw Lual
Elder
Ulang
Peter Lam Wal
Ex. H/Chief
Ulang
Both Lual Padiet Jienq
Elder
Ulang
Leaw Long Nhial
Elder
Luakpiny
Jikany
Yen Kuoth Puor
Elder
Lanken
Lou
Gatkuoth Chany Dar
Elder
Luakpiny
Jikany
Peter Mayiel Biel
Elder
Ulanq
Jikany
Wal Banang Malieth
Elder
Ulang
Jikany
Chuol Luak Muong
Elder
Ulang
Jikany
Reath Wech Thijok
H/Chief
Wunror
Lou
Deng Dhuor Lang
Elder
Ulang
Jikany
Teny Bilthiang Nay
Elder
Ulang
Jikany
Lam Liplie Ruel
Elder
Ulang
Jikany
Dugak Tang Dieng
Elder
Ulang
Jikany
Nyang Tut Deng Long
Elder
Ulang
Jikany
Yen Gatbel Nguth
Elder
Ulang
Thomas Hoth Domach
Elder
Ulang
Gatluak 3ok Thoan
Elder
LuakPiny
Dak Lual Lam
Elder
Ulanq
Yen Bior Thieng
Elder
Ulang
William Riek Hoth
H/Chief
LuakPiny
Thuok Lual hiothnyang
H/Chief
Ulang
Gai Ruea Goak
H/Chief
Ulang
Chuol Gai Thoan
Ex H/Chief
Ulang
David Rambang Koryoam
Ex H/Chief
Ulang
Gal Arop Ding
H/Chief
Ballet
John Wiyual Joak
S/Chief
Ulang
Peter How Gach
5/Chief
Ulang
Wal Hoth Dhol
5/C h ief
Ulang
Thuoch Bol Ger
H/Man
Ballet
Maria!
Muonylang Ruea
Elder
Ballet
David Tor Lual
5/C h ief
Ulang
Deng Jing Juach
5/Chief
Ulang
Duel Thuok Paduil
S/Chief
Ulang
Gony Deng Nyoak
S/Chief
Ulang
Tut Riek Deng ❑pieny
S/Chief
Ulang
3ok Toang Buop
5/Chief
Ulang
Elizabeth Nyawech Kun
Akobo
Rebecca Chuol Lul
Nyirol
Rhoda Nyakakah
Wunror
Mary Nyaletni Tut
Woman/Assoc
Akobo
Rebecca Nyawech Puok
Akobo
Rebecca Nyaret Puk
Chairlady
Akobo
Elizabeth Nyaborah 1301
W/Assoc
Wunror
Mary Nyayual Long
Deacon
Ulang
Mary Nyadak Deng
Delegate
LuakPiny
Mary Nyawech Ruach
Delegate
Waat
Mary Chuol Whial
W/Assoc
Ballet
Elizabeth Nyakoka Thech
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Mary Nyayang Lam
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Sarah Nyaleak Long
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Elizabeth Chuol Riek
W/ Assoc
Luak Piny
Jikany
Sarah Buok Riekah
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Sarah Nyajal Kueruach
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Rebecca Nyagony
W/Assoc
Ballet
Dinka — Ngok
Rebecca Nyabiel Bol
W/Assoc
Ballet
Dinka - Ngok
Nyajeng Bol Khan
W/Assoc
Ballet
Dinka — Ngok
Mary Nya Yuol Chuol
W/ Assoc
Ballet
Dinka — Ngok
Sarah Nyatiek Kier Thoan
W/Assoc
Maiwut
Jikany
Nyalam Wali
W/Assoc
Ballet
Dinka — Ngok
Rebecca NyaPal Nhial
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Mary Nyawal Kun
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Rebecca Nyalual Chalar
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Elizabeth Nyantit Bangich
Chairlady
LuakPiny
Jikany
Mary Nyakong Gatjiok
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Nyalual Buom
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
3ikany
Buok Pal
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
3ikany
Nya Kang Juach
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Rebecca Nya Dut Cham Jok
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Rebecca Nyamut Jock
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Nyachega Malieth
W/ Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Nyaluak Tutdeal
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Nyawuor Biel
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Nyahoth Reath
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Mary Nyayang Doleak
TBA
Ballet
Dinka - Ngor
Nyawech Chang
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Mary Nyapuka Chang
Chairlady
Ulang
Nyabel Kuach
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Sarah Nyayang Ruea
W/ Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Nyabiel Yiek
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Nyawic Guoda
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Jikany
Nyachade Maluoth
S/Chief
Ulang
Jikany
Sarah Nyanlieth Guek
Ulang
Jikany
Nyantut Wal
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
Nyatekah Thong
W/Assoc
Ulang
Nyadut Deng
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
Nyadang Chan
WI Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
Nyalam Nhial
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
Mary Nyakong Chuol
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Nyaruai Manyoang
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
Buck Chang
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
Nyayiel Thok
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
Nyalam Dhial
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
Mary Nyagony Ruot
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
Nyandeng Damac
W/ Assoc
Ulang
3ikany
Nyawal Thian
W/Assoc
Ulang
Jikany
Nya JuainiChany
W/Assoc
Nya Kuoth Lual
W/Assoc
Moses Majok Gatluak Thoa
Delegate& Co- chairman
Nairobi
Wuror
Moses Gai Buom
Delegates& Co- chairman
Nairobi
John Top Lam
NSYA
Nairobi
Cdr. Gordon Banak Thoan
Ulang County Sec.
Ulang
Peter Reath Hoth
SRRC Sec.
Bimbim
Stephen Thow Chol
Administrator
Wuror Payam
Jacob Ruon Miny-Jang
Administrator
Nyirol
Nhial Puoch Jaak
Administrator
Ulang Payam
John Km!
Duot
Exe. Director
Sobat
Mayik Ding Agoth
Ass. Director
Sobat
A/CDR John Chuol
Exe. Director
Ulang
A/CDR Simon Lual Tut
Payam Sec.
Luak Piny
Stephen Bangot Jany
Exe. Director
Wuror
CDR.John Joak Gai Bipal
County Sec.
Nyirol
CDR. John Wiyual Chol
County Sec.
Maiwut
Capt.
Gordon Nyoat Ruot
Exe. Director
Akabo
1' Lt.
Samuel Guek Makuach
Public security
Ulang
A/CDR.
Peter Toang Kuajien
Exe. Director
LuakPiny
Koang Puok Diew
Nuer Youth Chairman
Akobo/Delegate
PeterGatwech Thor
Commissioner
LuakPiny
John Woyok Gatkuoth
High Court Nbi/ Kakuma
Phow State
Puot Top Reihok
NBI. delegate
Ayod
John Mayiel Tick
NBI. delegate
Ayod
David Wat Puot
NBI. delegate
LuakPiny
John Chuol Ninkel
NBI. Delegate
LuakPiny
Rev. James Dau Mayiik
Pastor
Sobat
Deng Majak Awuol
ACHA Delegate
Sobat
Thomas Duoth Bichok
Elder
Ulang
Peter Duoth Ruea
Church elder
Ulanq
Rebecca Nyanyak Wal
W/Assoc.
NBI
Mary Nyachin Kong
W/Assoc.
NBI.
Mary Nyayual Ker
W/Assoc.
NBI.
Jikany
Biel Gatwech Ngueng
H/Chief LuakPiny
LuakPiny
Jikany
Gatluak Lul Chuol
Youth
Maiwut
John Wicyual Mast
H/Chief
LuakPiny
Chuol Thok Dor
H/ Chief
LuakPiny
Maratha Nyaqun Dor
Decond
Ulang
Bang Mut Bichiok
B/ Chief
Ulang
Simon Gatdet Gien
Eyegalist
Ulang
Rebecca Nyanchar Kueth
W/Assoc
Ulang
Nyapal Lual Murow
W/Assoc
LuakPiny
Nyanlang Dhong Dolow
W/Assoc.
LuakPiny
Nyuon Kueth Kuon
Elder
Ulang
Koang Giel Bol
rt Lt.
Ulang
Mary Nyanter Deng
W/ Assoc.
LuakPiny
Dhuol Muon Buay
H/Chief
Akobo
David Dak Dhuol
J. LT
Akobo
William Joang Yar
HW
Ulang
Gatwech Jock Por
H/Chief
Ulang
Martha Bhan Luot
Panyuan Wan Deng
Elder
Gueywang Gatbel Thowaat
Elder
Ulang
Biel Patditt Monydhot
Tabitha Nyakony Puok
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Nyatapa Gatluak Patdoch
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Nyayual Chuol Ranlay
W/Assoc.
LuakPiny
Simon Kuon Pal
Kuon Pal Kerjiok
Elder
Ulang
Toang Mawar Nyuar
Elder
Lingpiny Way Tey
Peter Kuany Wol
Elder
Ulang
Panom Bol Chuol'
S/Chief
Ulang
Thor Lam Lul
Sarah Nyantor Banak
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Simon Malual Mut
Pweter Gatkuoth Kuon
Ulang
Rebecca Nyalang Both
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Rolla Nyalam Chuol
W/Assoc
Ulang
Elizebeth Tochdul Bangot
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Chuol Muon Ruach
S/Ch ief
Akobo
James Riek Chuol
Youth
Akobo
Simon Lual Yiech
Youth
LuakPiny
Gatluok Joak Thoang
Elder
LuakPiny
Thok Kuarbang Riek
Youth
LuakPiny
Stephen Tut Leaw
Youth
LuakPiny
Peter Bol Ruach
Elder
Ulang
Sarah Nyariek Thong
W/Assoc.
Maiwut
Elizabeth Nyariek
Thong
W/Assoc
Ulang
Sarah Nyakier Ruach
W/Assoc
Ulang
Mary Nyayual Puol
W/Assoc
Ulang
David Yen Muon
Maja k
Ulang
Mary Nyayual Wol
W/Assoc
Ulang
Rebecca Nyatet Lul
Decond
Ulang
Nyaret Kun Riang
T.B.A
Ulang
Mary Nyayual Nyang
T.B.A
Ulang
Teny Char Duop
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Sarah Nyapuoka Puol
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Nyantiac Jock Chany
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Mary Nyalual Majiok
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Mary Nyakor Lam
W/Assoc
Ulang
Michael Jock Kong
Evegelist
Ulang
Nyareng Bukjiok Lul
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Nyamach Put Chak
W/Assoc
Ulang
Daniel Nyien Ker
B.T co.
Ulanq
Micheal Gatbel Lul
Youth
Ulang
Chuol Ruach Wuin
P.Supper
Ulang
Simon Lual Kuon
Evegelist
Ulang
John Wal Gatkuoth
Chief
Ulang
Reath Jiach Luony
Elder
Ulang
Peter Ret Thok
Pa nya m
Maiwut
Chuol Chak Row
Elder
Ulang
Peter Chang Kotha
Payam/Sec
LuakPiny
Koang Panora Chuol
Youth
LuakPiny
Chuol Gai Duach
Elder
Maiwut
Gatluk Nguth Kuon
S/Chief
Ulang
Rebecca Nyapul Deng
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Gatwech Gai Biey
Eldder
Ulanq
Wan Riek Deng
Paya m
Ulang
Reat Liey Gai
Elder
Ulang
Nyabiel Tut Biyay
W/Assoc
Ulang
John Gatkek Chuol
Youth
NBi.
Peter Puoch Ruach
Youth
Ulang
Gabriel Gatluak Kun
Nbi. Delegate
LuakPiny
Rebecca Nyanchar Kueth
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Mary Nyatet Deng
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Peter Gatkuoth Dach
Soldier
Ulang
Jacob Nhial Kuon Reth
Youth
Ulang
James Puor Tap
Evegelist.
Ulang
James Gatluak Yiech
Solider
Ulang
Reath Kuei Chuol Reth
Youth
Ulang
Sarah Nyawach Loany
W/assoc
Ulang
Nyaluak Loang Deng
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Rebecca Chuol Char
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Nyatet Chuol Chany
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Nyayiela Gatwech Gai
W/Assoc.
Ulang
Nyanjok Chuol Ker
Youth
Ulang
Jock Malieth Thiec
Elder
Ulang
Doyak Chuol Thony
Elder
Ulang
Gatdet Ruot Diew
Elder
Ulang
Char Deng Turuk
Elder
Ulang