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Peace Agreements

Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan

The Agreement consisted of eight Chapters that set out the agreements between the Parties on: the Transitional Government of National Unity; a permanent ceasefire and transitional security arrangements; humanitarian assistance and reconstruction; resource, economic and financial management arrangements; transitional justice, accountability, reconciliation and healing; parameters of the permanent Constitution; a Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission;...

Peace Agreements

Areas of Agreement on the Establishment of the Transitional Government of National Unity in the Republic of South Sudan

The Parties agreed to establish a Transitional Government of National Unity for a period of 30 months, preceded by a thee-month pre-transitional period. The Parties agreed for the mandate of the Transitional Government to include inter alia, implementing the peace agreement and restoring peace, expediting the return and rehabilitation of refugees and IDPs, overseeing a...

Peace Agreements

Agreement to Resolve the Crisis in South Sudan

The Parties recognised that peace can be achieved only through inclusive political dialogue and resolved to engage in substantive discussions, via the Intergovernmental Authority on Development-led peace process on the agenda as constituted by the mediation process. The Parties agreed that a transitional government of national unity would offer the best opportunity to take the...

Peace Agreements

Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in Jonglei State

The Parties expressed their determination to achieve peace and promote unity among the different ethnic communities in the region, to abandon the culture of revenge and to find a durable solution to the conflict. The Parties agreed that the reconciliation process in Jonglei state would be inclusive. The Parties established the Greater Pibor Administrative Area...

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Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Sudan and SSDM/A

The Parties agreed to a renewed amnesty for the SSDM/A and the right of SSDM/A to have appropriate political representation in national and state-level government institutions and identified certain positions to be filled by the SSDM. The Parties further agreed to military integration of the SSDM/A into the SPLA, through a verification committee composed of...

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Interim Constitution

The Interim Constitution set out provisions related to citizenship and state symbols, fundamental rights, the functioning of the Government, including Parliament, and the adoption of the new Constitution, the Executive, Judicial authority and administration of justice, Provincial and local government and traditional authorities. The Interim Constitution also provided for the institutions of the Public Protector,...

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CODESA Declaration of Intent

The Parties committed to bring about an undivided South Africa with one nation sharing a common citizenship, patriotism and loyalty, pursuing, amidst the country’s diversity, freedom, equality and security for all. The Parties further committed to work to heal the divisions of the past, to secure the advancement of all and to establish a free...

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National Peace Accord

The Parties to the National Peace Accord agreed to address the worst effects of political violence at a local level and to achieve a measure of stability based on common effort, thereby facilitating a base for broader socio-economic development and reconstruction. The Parties agreed that in order to effectively eradicate intimidation and violence, mechanisms need...

Peace Agreements

Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and ANC

The Parties to the Groote Schuur Minute expressed their commitment to stability and to a peaceful process of negotiations. The Parties agreed to the establishment of a working group to make recommendations on a definition of political offences in the South African situation, and to advise on norms and mechanisms for dealing with the release...

Peace Agreements

Agreement between the Federal Government of Somalia and Puntland State of Somalia

The Parties agreed that the completion and implementation of the federal constitution would be done according to Chapter 15 of the Provisional Federal Constitution, and that the formation of Federal Member States would be in accordance with the Federal Constitution. The Parties agreed to the building of an inclusive, balanced and integrated national army that...