On May 20, the council of ministers in South Sudan issued a statement committing to release over 200 prisoners of war, including 59 opposition forces detained by the government and 165 government forces detained by the SPLM/A-IO.[1]
[1] “South Sudan to release more than 200 prisoners of war,” BBC Monitoring Africa, May 21, 2016
The 2015 Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan mandated the release of all prisoners of war detained in connection with the conflict between the government of South Sudan and the SPLM/A-IO. In 2015, no prisoner releases were reported.
On November 3, the government of South Sudan, SPLM/A-IO, and Former Detainees signed an agreement clarifying the implementation of Chapter II of the Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, Permanent Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements. The deal outlined a 3,000-strong Joint Integrated Police Force, comprised of 1,500 members from SPLM/A and 1,500 members from SPLM/A-IO, to be created over a 30-month transition period.[1]
[1] Outcome of the Meeting of the Principle Signatory Parties to the Agreement on Planning Implementation of the Provisions in Chapter II of the Agreement 21 October – 3 November 2015, November 3, 2015.
No developments observed in this year.
The 2015 Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (ARCSS) required the disarmament and demobilization of all non-state security actors.
No developments observed in this year.
No developments observed in this year.
The 2015 Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (ARCSS) required the 2012 Petroleum Revenue Management Act (PRMA) to be implemented within three months of the agreement being signed. In addition, it required the transitional government to review existing revenue accounts, employees and service contracts. It also stipulated reforms of future service contracts, concessions, revenue sharing and local input regarding oil extraction. Additional provisions required the development of land, water, agriculture, and environmental policies.
No developments observed in this year.
Work on a permanent constitution did not begin in 2016.[1]
[1] “Freedom in the World 2016- South Sudan,” Freedom House, https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-world/2015/south-sudan
The 2015 Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict called for the creation of a permanent constitution that would respect “ethnic and regional diversity and communal rights, including the rights of communities to preserve their history, develop their language, promote their culture and expression of their identities.”
While some progress was made on the transitional constitution, work on the permanent constitution did not begin in 2015.[1]
[1] “Freedom in the World 2015- South Sudan,” Freedom House, https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-world/2015/south-sudan