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 Re: Sudan Peace Act (Re: sentimental)
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2.4.1 The composition of the Assessment and Evaluation Commission shall consist of equal representation from the GOS and the SPLM/A, and not more than two (2) representatives, respectively, from each of the following categories:
Member states of the IGAD Sub-Committee on Sudan (Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda);
Observer States (Italy, Norway, UK, and US); and
Any other countries or regional or international bodies to be agreed upon by the parties.
2.4.2 The Parties shall work with the Commission during the Interim Period with a view to improving the institutions and arrangements created under the Agreement and making the unity of Sudan attractive to the people of South Sudan.
2.5 At the end of the six (6) year Interim Period there shall be an internationally monitored referendum, organized jointly by the GOS and the SPLM/A, for the people of South Sudan to: confirm the unity of the Sudan by voting to adopt the system of government established under the Peace Agreement; or to vote for secession.
2.6 The parties shall refrain from any form of unilateral revocation or abrogation of the Peace Agreement.
PART C
(STRUCTURES OF GOVERNMENT)
To give effect to the agreements set out in Part A, the Parties, within a framework of a unified Sudan which recognizes the right to self-determination for the people of Southern Sudan, hereby agree that with respect to the division of powers and the structures and functions of the different organs of government, the political framework of governance in the Sudan shall be structured as follows:
3.1 Supreme Law
3.1.1 The National Constitution of the Sudan shall be the Supreme Law of the land. All laws must comply with the National Constitution. This constitution shall regulate the relations and allocate the powers and functions between the different levels of government as well as prescribe the wealth sharing arrangements between the same. The National Constitution shall guarantee freedom of belief, worship and religious practice in full to all Sudanese citizens.
3.1.2 A representative National Constitutional Review Commission shall be established during the Pre-Transition Period which shall have as its first task the drafting of a Legal and Constitutional Framework to govern the Interim Period and which incorporates the Peace Agreement.
3.1.3 The Framework mentioned above shall be adopted as shall be agreed upon by the Parties.
3.1.4 During the Interim Period an inclusive Constitutional Review Process shall be undertaken.
3.1.5 The Constitution shall not be amended or repealed except by way of special procedures and qualified majorities in order that the provisions of the Peace Agreement are protected.
3.2 National Government
3.2.1 There shall be a National Government which shall exercise such functions and pass such laws as must necessarily be exercised by a sovereign state at national level. The National Government in all its laws shall take into account the religious and cultural diversity of the Sudanese people.
3.2.2 Nationally enacted legislation having effect only in respect of the states outside Southern Sudan shall have as its source of legislation Sharia and the consensus of the people.
3.2.3 Nationally enacted legislation applicable to the southern States and/or the Southern Region shall have as its source of legislation popular consensus, the values and the customs of the people of Sudan including their traditions and religious beliefs, having regard to Sudan's diversity).
3.2.4 Where national legislation is currently in operation or is enacted and its source is religious or customary law, then a state or region, the majority of whose residents do not practice such religion or customs may:
(i) Either introduce legislation so as to allow or provide for institutions or practices in that region consistent with their religion or customs, or
(ii) Refer the law to the Council of States for it to approve by a two-thirds majority or initiate national legislation which will provide for such necessary alternative institutions as is appropriate.
[sections 4 and 5 are not yet available; indications are that the subjects of these sections are still under negotiation]
AGREED TEXT ON STATE AND RELIGION
Recognizing that Sudan is a multi-cultural, multi-racial, multi-ethnic, multi-religious, and multi-lingual country and confirming that religion shall not be used as a divisive factor, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
6.1 Religions, customs and beliefs are a source of moral strength and inspiration for the Sudanese people.
6.2 There shall be freedom of belief, worship and conscience for followers of all religions or beliefs or customs and no one shall be discriminated against on such grounds.
6.3 Eligibility for public office, including the presidency, public service and the enjoyment of all rights and duties shall be based on citizenship and not on religion, beliefs, or customs.
6.4 All personal and family matters including marriage, divorce, inheritance, succession, and affiliation may be governed by the personal laws (including Sharia or other religious laws, customs, or traditions) of those concerned.
6.5 The Parties agree to respect the following Rights:
To worship or assemble in connection with a religion or belief and to establish and maintain places for these purposes;
To establish and maintain appropriate charitable or humanitarian institutions;
To make, acquire and use to an adequate extent the necessary articles and materials related to the rites or customs of a religion or belief;
To write, issue and disseminate relevant publications in these areas;
To teach religion or belief in places suitable for these purposes;
To solicit and receive voluntary financial and other contributions from individuals and institutions;
To train, appoint, elect or designate by succession appropriate leaders called for by the requirements and standards of any religion or belief;
To observe days of rest and to celebrate holidays and ceremonies in accordance with the precepts of one's religious beliefs;
To establish and maintain communications with individuals and communities in matters of religion and belief and at the national and international levels;
For avoidance of doubt, no one shall be subject to discrimination by the National Government, state, institutions, group of persons or person on grounds of religion or other beliefs.
6.6 The Principles enumerated in Section 6.1 through 6.5 shall be reflected in the Constitution.
AGREED TEXT ON THE RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATION FOR THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH SUDAN
1.3 That the people of South Sudan have the right to self-determination, inter alia, through a referendum to determine their future status.
2.4 An independent Assessment and Evaluation Commission shall be established during the Pre-Transition period to monitor the implementation of the Peace Agreement during the Interim Period. This Commission shall conduct a mid-term evaluation of the unity arrangements established under the Peace Agreement.
2.4.1 The composition of the Assessment and Evaluation Commission shall consist of equal representation from the GOS and the SPLM/A, and not more than two (2) representatives, respectively, from each of the following categories:
Member states of the IGAD Sub-Committee on Sudan (Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda);
Observer States (Italy, Norway, UK, and US); and
other countries or regional or international bodies to be agreed upon by the parties.
2.4.2 The Parties shall work with the Commission during the Interim Period with a view to improving the institutions and arrangements created under the Agreement and making the unity of Sudan attractive to the people of South Sudan.
2.5 At the end of the six (6) year interim period there shall be an internationally monitored referendum, organized jointly by the GOS and the SPLM/A, for the people of South Sudan to: confirm the unity of the Sudan by voting to adopt the system of government established under the Peace Agreement; or to vote for secession.
2.6 The Parties shall refrain from any form of unilateral revocation or abrogation of the Peace Agreement.
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Date |
 Sudan Peace Act | sentimental | 10-29-02, 11:36 AM |
| Re: Sudan Peace Act | sentimental | 10-29-02, 01:34 PM |
| Re: Sudan Peace Act | Ahlalawad | 10-29-02, 02:01 PM |
| Re: Sudan Peace Act | koky | 10-29-02, 03:52 PM |
 Re: Sudan Peace Act | sentimental | 11-17-02, 07:53 AM |
 Re: Sudan Peace Act | sentimental | 11-18-02, 07:51 AM |
| Re: Sudan Peace Act | sentimental | 12-22-02, 12:28 PM |
| Re: Sudan Peace Act | sentimental | 12-22-02, 12:29 PM |
| Re: Sudan Peace Act | sentimental | 12-22-02, 12:30 PM |
 Re: Sudan Peace Act | sentimental | 01-19-03, 10:48 AM |
 Re: Sudan Peace Act | sentimental | 01-19-03, 10:50 AM |
| Re: Sudan Peace Act | sentimental | 01-19-03, 10:51 AM |
| Re: Sudan Peace Act | sentimental | 01-19-03, 10:52 AM |
| Re: Sudan Peace Act | sentimental | 01-26-03, 09:39 AM |
| Re: Sudan Peace Act | sentimental | 01-26-03, 09:40 AM |
| Re: Sudan Peace Act | sentimental | 01-26-03, 09:44 AM |
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