ANNEXE 1

AGREEMENT ON THE CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES AND CEASE-FIRE BETWEEN SOUTH SUDAN DEFENCE FORCE (SSDF) AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE SUDAN

In pursuance of the Political Charter of 10th April 1996, the following Agreement for the total cessation of hostilities and permanent cease-fire is hereby concluded and declared.

Definition
In this agreement the following words shall have the meanings hereinafter assigned to them.
The "Parties" means the parties to the cease-fire agreement that are the
Government of the Sudan represented by the Sudanese Armed Forces on
one hand and the United Democratic Salvation Front (UDSF), SPLM,
SSIG and EDF represented by SSDF on the other.
The "Joint Technical Military Committee" means the Joint Technical Military
Committee consulted from officers of Sudanese Armed Forces and SSDF under
Article 3 below.
"Joint Cease-fire Commission" means Joint Cease-fire Commission, established
under Article 4 below from officers of the Sudanese Armed Forces and SSDF.

Cessation of Hostilities and Cease-Fire

There shall be total cessation of all forms of hostilities amid a permanent
Cease-Fire in all areas of conflict effective as from ______ Hours,
________, 1997;
The parties shall promote peace through mass media, public rallies,
conferences, seminars, etc.,
The parties shall refrain from any propaganda or information policy that is
inconsistent with the process of peace;

Joint Technical Military Committee

The parties shall constitute a Joint Technical Military Committee from
capable officers of the parties as follows:
i) Five (5) officers from each side;
ii) Other support staff;
iii) Headquarters.
iv) The Chairmanship shall alternate for three months v) The HQ of
the Joint Technical Military Committee shall be in Khartoum at
the General Military Headquarters.
Duties of the Joint Technical Military Committee
i) To supervises the work of the Joint Cease-Fire Commission;
ii) To deal with any administrative matters connected with
implementation of the Cease-Fire; and
iii) Any other relevant matters pertaining to the implementation of
the security arrangements.
Decisions of the Joint Technical Committee shall be taken unanimously and
in case of disagreement such matters shall be referred to the leadership of
the parties.

The Joint Cease-Fire Commission

Composition: It shall be constituted by the parties as follows:

i) Ten officers from each side;
ii) The Chairmanship shall alternate for three months period.
The HQ of the Joint Cease-Fire Commission shall be at the headquarters of the Coordinating Council and shall have local branches at each State, Province and Local Council levels in the areas affected by the conflict.

Duties of the Joint Cease-Fire Commission

To ensure that the Cease-Fire is enforced and consolidated;
To constantly observe and report any breaches of the Cease-Fire;
To investigate alleged violations of the Cease-Fire and to take appropriate
measures;
To send regular reports to the Joint Technical Military Committee on the
general military and security situation;
To supervise local Cease-Fire Committees at State, Province and Local
Council levels.

Local Cease-Fire Commissions

There shall be established local Cease-Fire Committees at the State,
Province or Local Council levels in areas where SSDF and Sudanese
Armed Forces are in close contact.
Each local Cease-Fire Committee shall consist of seven (7) members and
shall be formed by the Joint Cease-Fire Commission, and its members may
be drawn from Military personnel, civil administrators, chiefs and community
leaders.

Acts that are Prohibited

As of that date in which the Cease-Fire and the cessation of hostilities comes into effect the forces of the parties to the agreement and any allied militia shall refrain from the following:

Hostile military operations against each other by means of forces or
individuals under control;
Acts of terrorism, sabotage or harassment against each other;
Acts of violence against the civil population;
Interference with free movement of the civil population and services or
looting of their property; and
Any hostile conduct which is inconsistent with the spirit of peace and
stability.

Free Movement of Forces

Subject to the prior notification of the Joint Cease-Fire Commission, forces
of the parties shall enjoy freedom of movement in areas controlled by each
side whether as military units or as individuals for any of the following
purposes:
i) To carry out troops rotation or relief;
ii) To carry out liaison and coordination activities between
command and units on the move;
iii) To deliver logistical supplies; and
iv) To go on leave or seek medical care or for other humanitarian
reasons.
After receiving notification of troops movement the Joint Cease-Fire
Commission or the Local Cease-Fire Committee, as the case may be, shall
acknowledge the information and shall transmit the same to the next higher
authorities for information and record.
Individual members of SSDF and the Sudanese Armed Forces exercising
the freedom of movement for family, humanitarian or whatever reasons, for
which they have been granted permission by their military units, must carry
the necessary departure orders duly signed by the commanders of their
units.
The Joint Cease-Fire Commission shall systematically evaluate the progress
being made in ensuring compliance with the Cease-Fire agreement. If it
notes that a situation is developing which might result in a crisis, it shall
draw such conclusions and make recommendations as may be necessary
to prevent a collapse of the Cease-Fire or a crisis of public order. It shall
transmit its conclusions and recommendations to the Joint Technical
Military Committee and subsequently to the leadership of the parties.

ANNEXE 2

GENERAL AMNESTY PROCLAMATION ORDER 1997:

The parties agree that the President of the Republic of Sudan shall declare a general and unconditional amnesty for all offenses committed between 16th May 1983 through .......... 1997 in accordance with the common will of the people of the Sudan.

The general and unconditional amnesty shall cover the period from 16th May
1983 to .......... 1997 to all (SSDF) forces, to the effect that nobody shall be
prosecuted or punished for acts or omissions committed during this period.

No action or other legal proceedings whatsoever, civil or criminal, shall be
instituted against any persons in any court of law or any place for, or on
account of, any act, omission or matter done inside or outside Sudan as from
16th May 1983 to .......... 1997, if such act or omission or matter was
committed by any member of (SSDF).

Civil Actions:
All civil suits instituted before .......... 1997, relating to acts committed or matters referred to in Article 2 above or as scheduled in Article 8 in this Proclamation Order are covered by this amnesty and shall be discharged and made null and void.

Discharge of Prisoners and Detainees:
All persons serving terms of imprisonment or being held in detention in respect of offences committed in relation to the war or persons being detained or sentenced to imprisonment for political or politically-motivated crimes, and falling within the offences mentioned in the schedule in Article 8 below shall be discharged and set free from the day of signature of this Proclamation.

Freedom of Movement:
There shall be freedom of movement of people, goods and services throughout the Sudan. The relevant authorities shall Implement this provision accordingly.

Joint Amnesty Committee:
The parties shall set up an ad hoc Joint Amnesty Committee to follow up
implementation of the provisions of this Amnesty Proclamation and shall
compile and report about all those persons who were in prison or under
detention, whether civilians or military personnel, and who should have
been released in response to the terms of the amnesty, and the degree of
freedom of movement of persons, goods, and services inside Southern
States.
The members of the Joint Amnesty Commission shall be drawn from the
parties to the conflict and members of the National Human Rights groups.
The Joint Amnesty Commission shall be composed of three from each of
the parties.

Special Amnesty Tribunal:
The parties shall set up special tribunal with judicial powers to receive,
examine and determine cases which are covered by this Amnesty
Proclamation.
The tribunal shall be composed of three persons from each party.

Schedule of offences covered by the Amnesty:
The undermentioned are offences covered by the Amnesty Proclamation Order covering the period from 16th May 1983 through .......... 1997.

Treason.
Desertion.
Defamation.
Any other political and war-related offences committed during the
above-mentioned period.

ANNEXE 3

TABLE FOR ALLOCATING RESOURCES
S/No Sources of Income Federal Union Coordinating State % Council % 1 Oil Revenue 25 35 40 2 Mining of Metals 25 35 40 3 Customs 25 35 40 4 Federal Taxes 60 15 25 5 Public Corporation 25 35 40 6 Other Sources of 25 35 40 Revenue