HIGH-LEVEL REVITALIZATION FORUM SECURITY PROPOSALS
ARCSS CHAPTER II: PERMANENT CEASEFIRE,
TRANSITIONAL SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS
Outstanding Issue 1:
Demilitarization of Civilian Centres
1. PERMANENT CEASEFIRE
Article 1: New 1.11. (Old 1.8)
The
Parties agree to a Permanent Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements (PCTSA)
workshop in Addis Ababa convened by the CTSAMM, which should be completed within 14
days of the signing of this Agreement. Those nominated by the parties for the workshop
shall among others:
Proposed language:
1.11.4. Identify sensitive population centers, infrastructure, locations
and venues, and determine appropriate
security measures for their protection.
Additional Text on PCTSA
Workshop:
1.11.5. Where the
Workshop fails to reach agreement on any issue, it may: defer further consideration of the matter,
or refer the matter to the Joint Military Command
(JMC) for further deliberation. Should the JMC fail to resolve the issue, it shall refer the matter
to the Presidency for final determination.
1.11.6. After the JMC or the Presidency
decides upon an issue, it shall advise the implementers, the JMEC and the CTSAMM accordingly.
Outstanding Issue 2:
Cantonment of Forces
Article 2: SEPARATION, ASSEMBLY AND
CANTONMENT
2.2. The warring parties agree to the cantonment of forces,
in all areas of operations, with some exemptions. The principles, criteria and basic details of the exempted forces shall be agreed between the parties and adopted as part of the Agreement for implementation.
2.2.1.
The scope, modalities of cantonment and the
remaining details of exempted units—in terms of names, locations and special
rules governing
the activities of those units—shall be discussed during the Permanent Ceasefire and Transitional
Security Arrangements (PCTSA) workshop to be
held in Addis Ababa, with the support of the CTSAMM,
in accordance with Article 1 of this Chapter.
2.2.2. The outcomes of the PCTSA workshop shall inform the implementation of the Agreement, and shall build
on any relevant agreed
outcomes of the Previous PCTSA workshop.
2.2.3. The outcomes of the workshop shall be submitted, expeditiously, to the JMC and the CTSAMM for further action. In the event that the
workshop does not agree on any matter that is on its agenda, it
shall refer the matter for decision to the JMC, for consideration
and, if the JMC cannot resolve the matter within 14
days, it shall refer the matter to the Presidency with
recommendations for a final decision.
Outstanding Issue 3: SECURITY OF JUBA
DURING THE TRANSITION
Article 5: TRANSITIONAL SECURITY
ARRANGEMENTS
5.6. While
recognizing the need for appropriate arrangements to be made for the protection of all citizens, the
Parties recognize the particular need for opposition leaders to participate in the Transition, for which
they will require assurances regarding the provision of effective personal
security arrangements, in particular to facilitate their return to Juba to assume their
responsibilities.
5.7. Accordingly, the Parties shall
endeavor to secure such protection through:
(a) Agreed third party arrangements; alongside,
(b) Joint special
arrangements.
Third Party Protection Arrangements
5.8. The Parties
hereby invite IGAD to urgently engage appropriate third parties, including the United Nations, the African Union and countries of
the Region to
explore viable options for the provision of security to ensure the safety and participation of Opposition Leaders in the Transition.
5.9. The TGoNU shall facilitate and cooperate
fully with any third party security arrangement agreed by the Parties, including the arrangements secured
through the efforts of the IGAD.
Joint Special Arrangements:
5.10. Within 30 days of signing this
Agreement, the parties shall establish a Joint Transitional Security Committee (JTSC).
5.11. The JTSC shall be
composed of no more than two representatives each from the Parties to this Agreement having competence in matters
of security and protection.
5.12. In order to enhance mutual confidence,
the head of the JTSC shall be nominated by the Opposition.
5.13. The
Committee shall be responsible for the formation and training of Special Protection Units (SPUs), to provide protection for VIPs.
It shall also recommend the criteria
for the selection of personnel for the SPUs, the number and assignment of guards to VIPs, the list of VIPs, the
scale of weapons and ammunition.
5.14. The JTSC shall
hold its first preparatory meetings outside of South Sudan under the facilitation of IGAD with support from the Chief of
Defense Forces of IGAD Member States and the
participation of other third parties as appropriate.
5.15. During the
PCSTA Workshop, the Parties will also review the operations of the Joint Operations Centre (JOC) with a view to revitalizing the
JOC for purposes of enhancing its capacity to supervise and
coordinate the special safety and security
arrangements, particularly in Juba. In such an event, the JOC shall be composed of representatives of all the Parties, and shall
involve JMEC,
CTSAMM and UNMISS, and should report to the
JMC. The JOC shall be supported by a well-resourced secretariat to enable it to carry out its
functions.
Outstanding Issue 4: SECURITY SECTOR
(REFORM/ESTABLISHMENT)
Article 6: STRATEGIC DEFENCE AND SECURITY
REVIEW (SDSR)
6.3. The SDSR
shall undertake a comprehensive assessment of the requirements of the armed forces within one hundred and twenty (120) days
from the signing of this Agreement to inform the formulation of the country’s Defense and
Security policies that shall subsequently lead to the overall
restructuring of the armed forces. The assessment
and restructuring shall include the future command, function, size, composition and budget of South Sudan’s national army
and security forces, and DDR requirements.
6.4. The Board shall examine within one hundred
and fifty (150) days of this Agreement, the military and non-military security challenges
that affect the Republic of South Sudan
(internally and externally), clarify the responsibilities of different bodies
and
agencies in responding to
these security challenges including the management and oversight of the security sector
forces; identify the mission, vision, specific role of the national army and
security sector forces, and outline the programme and doctrine for
its over unification,
modernization and professionalization.
Outstanding Issue 5: TIMEFRAME FOR UNIFICATION OF FORCES AND APPROACH TO THE FORMATION OF ONE NATIONAL ARMY
Article
7: UNIFICATION OF FORCES
7.1. Upon signing
of this Agreement, the Joint Military Command shall commence the process of the unification of their forces
to form one national army. The process of unification
shall be completed within 12 months of the commencement of the Transitional Period. The process shall be
overseen, coordinated and monitored by the National Architecture described in
Article 3 of this Chapter.
7.2. The parties
pledge to implement the Phases identified in this Agreement in an expeditious manner aiming to complete the process of
unification as quickly as possible in order
to embark upon the other processes of security transition and
Having consideration for
the costs associated with a lengthy exercise.
Phase 1:
7.3. The accelerated unification of
pre-agreed joint forces (military and police) shall commence within 30 days of the signing of this agreement. The
scope and modalities for this shall be discussed during the PCTSA
workshop.
7.4. The following steps shall follow: (i)
verification of disposition/location of forces; (ii) cantonment; (iii) registration of combatants, all to be
completed within 90 days from the signing of
Agreement.
7.5. Within 180 days of the signing of the Agreement,
and prior to commencement of Phase II,
the Strategic Defense and Security Review (SDSR) shall produce an Interim Report which will provide the
Roadmap for unification.
7.6. Phases II,
III and IV, during which the movement of forces out of cantonment; conduct of basic common joint training programs; and, logistical
and other preparations will be completed in
accordance with the Roadmap. Each Phase to be completed
in not more than 90 days, and where a Phase is completed within a shorter period, the next Phase shall
commence.
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