CHAPTER THREE COMPREHENSIVE CEASEFIRE AND FINAL SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS ARTICLE 24 GENERAL PRINCIPLES Cognizant of the debilitating effects of armed conflict, and appreciating the need for a Comprehensive Peace Agreement in Eastern Sudan, the Parties hereby: 84. Reaffirm their commitment to implement all Agreements signed. In particular, the Declaration of Principles for Resolution of the Conflict in Eastern Sudan and Agreement on Providing a Conducive Atmosphere for Peace of 19th June 2006; and Agreement for implementing the provisions of the Agreement on Providing a Conducive Atmosphere for Peace, signed 30th June 2006. 85. Affirm that lasting peace in Eastern Sudan shall be achieved and consolidated through, among other things, a comprehensive ceasefire agreement and final security arrangements that addresses the root causes and various aspects of the armed conflict. 86. Affirm that respect for the constitution, rule of law, good governance, fundamental human rights and the provision a decent standard of living for citizens of Eastern Sudan are detrimental for security and 87. Affirm that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and all other regular forces are national, professional, non-partisan in character and responsible for defending the constitutional order and serving federal rule and the popular will. And, endeavors to preserve the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Nation. 88. Undertake to ensure that no militia forces or other armed groups exist in Eastern Sudan apart from SAF. 89. Undertake that all forces under their command at all levels will respect, implement and protect this Agreement. COMPREHENSIVE CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT ARTICLE 25 90. The Parties agreed on a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire. 91. In accordance with CCA, the Parties shall scrupulously refrain from the following activities:- (a) All attacks against members and locations of the other Party, and seizure of property or materials belonging to the other Party; (b) Expositing civilians to any form of violence, harassment, intimidation, and forced displacement; (c) All attacks against developmental economic or service installations; (d) Support or provide sanctuary to any armed groups opposed to this Agreement ; (e) All hostile propaganda; 92. The Parties commit themselves to respect and safeguard the CCA and resolve peacefully any problem that might arise during implementation. 93. The Parties commit themselves to create a conducive atmosphere that would enable IDPs and refugees to return voluntarily to their areas of origin. ARTICLE 26 MONITORING AND STRENGTHENING 94. To implement the ceasefire as detailed in Appendix A the Parties agree to establish a High Joint Military Committee. 95. The HJMC shall be composed of:- a. Three representatives of the GoS; b. Three representatives of the Eastern Sudan Front; c. One representative of the Government of the State of Eritrea ; 96. The HJMC shall have the following responsibilities: (a) Monitoring the CCA until the completion of integration of the Eastern Sudan Front forces into the SAF and other regular forces; (b) Assist in resolving any dispute that might arise during implementation of the Agreement; 97. The representative of the Government of Eritrea shall chair the HJMC. 98. The HJMC shall establish sub-committees to effectively discharge its responsibilities. 99. “Appendix A” details the implementation modalities and timelines for the formation and activities of the Committees. 100. The Committees shall cease to exist with the completion of the integration process as detailed in “Appendix A”. FINAL SECURITY ARRANGEMENT ARTICLE 27 INTEGRATION OF EASTERN SUDAN FRONT COMBATANTS INTO THE SAF AND OTHER REGULAR FORCES Principles 101. The Parties agreed to integrate the willing and qualified combatants of the Front into the Sudanese armed forces, and other regular forces. 102. The integration of Eastern Sudan Front combatants shall be subject to reasonable and fair eligibility criteria. 103. The GOS shall make positions available to Eastern Sudan combatants based on its rank structure. 104. The GoS shall arrange for combatants support and training, including accelerated training where necessary, to ensure that they meet the requirements of their rank, functions and potential promotion. 105. The Parties agree that following their integration, former combatants shall remain in the armed forces and other regular forces for a period not less than two years according the rules of the institutions; and, not be released from government service except for reasons of fitness or by a rule of a court. Joint Committee for Integration (JCI) 106. To implement the integration process as detailed in “Appendix A” the Parties agreed to establish a Joint Committee for Integration shall be established. 107. The Joint Committee for Integration shall be composed of the following:- (a) Five representative of the GoS (b) Five representatives of the Eastern Sudan Front 108. The Joint Committee for Integration shall have the following responsibilities:- (a) Categorization of Eastern Sudan Front forces and identification of those willing and are qualified to join the SAF and other regular forces; (b) Identification of the ranks for integrated combatants in SAF, and other regular forces based on the principle of affirmative action and the rank structure of the relevant institutions; 109. An officer from SAF shall chair the JCI. 110. The JCI shall establish sub-committees to effectively discharge its responsibilities. 111. “Appendix A” details the implementation modalities and timelines for the formation and activities of the Committee. 112. The Committee shall cease to exist with the completion of the integration process as detailed in “Appendix A”. 113. The integration of Eastern Sudan Front combatants into SAF and other regular forces shall be carried out as detailed in “Appendix A”. 114. The GoS shall provide financial and other resources necessary for the integration process. The Integration System 115. All Eastern Sudan Front combatants shall be assembled in camps as detailed in “Appendix A”. 116. Registration, screening and categorization of Eastern Sudan Front forces by the Joint Committee for Integration. 117. Disarmament and demobilization of those combatants who are not willing and/or those who do not meet the integration criteria. 118. Training will be provided for Eastern Sudan Front combatants who join SAF and other regular forces. 119. Organize training programs for Eastern Sudan Front officers integrated into the SAF and other regular forces. 120. Following training with SAF units, former combatants shall be stationed in Eastern Sudan, and will not be redeployed to other areas for a period of five years except if the security and sovereignty of the Sudan are threatened. 121. Former combatants shall comprise no less than 33% of their newly integrated SAF units for a minimum duration of two years. ARTICLE 28 SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC REINTEGRATION OF FORMER COMBATANTS 122. The GoS shall be responsible for ensure that former combatants returning to civilian life or do not meet the eligibility criteria for SAF and other regular forces, are properly supported through social and economic reintegration programs. 123. Reintegration efforts shall be designed to be sustainable over the long- term and include follow-up, monitoring and continuing support measures as needed. 124. The GoS shall provide adequate financial and logistical support to reintegrate former combatants. 125. The GoS shall take necessary measures to address the issue of those who are released from service or retired for reasons related to the conflict in Eastern Sudan; and, will undertake returning all confiscated property according to the law. 126. The GoS shall take necessary measures to address the issue of those whose pension payments were frozen are a result the conflict in Eastern Sudan. ARTICLE 29 EFFECTIVE PARTICIPATION OF EASTERN SUDANESE IN SAF AND OTHER REGULAR FORCES 127. The Parties affirm that the armed forces and other regular forces shall reflect at all levels a fair and equitable national representation. Eligibility for joining these forces is grunted to all Sudanese provided they meet the criteria of the relevant institutions. 128. The Parties recognize that economic, social and educational conditions weakened the effective representation of Eastern Sudanese in the regular forces. 129. The Parties agree on the need for affirmative action to ensure effective participation of Eastern Sudanese in SAF and its institutions. The GoS is committed to provide opportunities and take practical steps to increase the intake of Eastern Sudanese in the regular forces, its institutions, colleges and academies. In this regard the GoS shall ensure a fair intake of Eastern Sudanese in the army and police academies. 130. To increase the participation of Eastern Sudanese in the armed forces and other regular forces, the Parties agreed to encourage conscription in all institutions of SAF and other regular forces. IMPLEMENTATION AND LIFTING EMERGENCY ARTICLE 30 131. The GoS shall take appropriate measures to lift the state of emergency in Eastern Sudan within a week following the signing of this Agreement. 132. Release of prisoners and detainees associated to the conflict in Eastern Sudan will take place a week following the signing of this agreement. 133. Following the assembly of Eastern Sudan Front forces, regular Sudanese police forces and civil administration shall be deployed in all areas previously controlled by the Front, to provide security and service for citizens and ensure a smooth transition. THE TRIPOLI AGREEMENT ARTICLE 31 134. The Parties commit themselves to continue the implementation of the Tripoli Agreement signed on 14 June 2000; and its implementation Agreement signed on 14 December 2005. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT ARTICLE 32 135. The ceasefire shall come into force 72 hours following the signing of this Agreement. 136. The CFA and FSA shall be carried as set out in the implementation modalities detailed in “Appendix A”.
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