Text of the power-sharing agreement between the Sudanese government and the SPLM

The following is the second part of the peace protocol signed between the Sudanese government and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement led by John Garang regarding the division of power in the Naivasha suburb of Kenya on May 26 last, which represented an agreement between the two parties.

8 2 2 Any law passed by the National Council or the National Assembly must be approved by the President of the Republic within thirty days. If the President of the Republic does not direct the draft law, he must explain the reasons that prompted him or her to do so when the law is returned to the Legislative Council. The draft law becomes an enforceable law if it is approved by the Legislative Council by a two-thirds majority, and the approval of the President of the Republic in this case is not necessary.

2 2 9 The legislative power of the NNC is set out in the Schedule. (A) Annex to this Protocol.

2 2 10 The approval of the National Assembly is shown in Appendix Table C.

2 2 12 The two legislative bodies choose their presidents and deputies through election.

2 3 The national executive branch:

2 3 1 The executive branch consists of the presidency and the Council of Ministers.

2 3 2 A presidential body shall be established consisting of the President of the Republic and two Vice-Presidents.

2 3 3 Define or determine the duties of the representatives during this agreement

2 3 4 In order to preserve the agreement, there must be a college or partnership in the presidency institution to make the decision. 2 3 5 Until elections are held, the current president (or his successor) will be the President of the Republic and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and the current President of the SPLM (or his successor) will be the First Vice President of the Republic and simultaneously hold the position of President of the South and Commander-in-Chief of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army. 2 3 6 For these measures, the President of the Republic takes the following decisions in consultation and with the approval of his First Vice President: 2 3 6 1 Declaring a state of emergency.

2 3 6 2 Declaration of war.

2 3 6 3 Appointments related to or stipulated in the peace agreement.

2 3 6 4 Summons, suspends or disrupts the term of the legislative body.

2 3 7 The President of the Republic is elected in general elections determined in light of the agreement of the two parties. The elected President appoints two deputies, one from the south and the other from the north.

If the elected president is from the North, the second representative will be from the one who was elected as President of the Government of Southern Sudan. If a person from the South is elected as President of the country, he must appoint the first representative from the North, and all matters related to the agreement will continue to apply.

2 3 8 If the position of President becomes vacant, the duties of the President shall be carried out by a council composed of the President of the National Assembly, the First Vice-President, and the Second Vice-President.

2 3 8 1 The Speaker of Parliament assumes the presidency of the Presidential Council in the period preceding the elections. After the elections, the First Deputy assumes the presidency of the Council.

2 3 8 2 The Presidential Council makes its decisions unanimously.

2 3 8 3 The Second Deputy becomes Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces.

2 3 9 If the presidency becomes vacant during the period preceding the elections, the National Congress shall appoint someone to fill the position of Vice President within two weeks.

2 3 10 If the position becomes vacant during the period following the elections, the position shall be filled in light of presidential elections held within sixty days.

2 3 11 If the position of First Vice President becomes vacant:

2 3 11 1 Before the elections, the position of First Deputy shall be occupied by a person appointed by the Sudan People's Liberation Movement within two weeks.

2 3 11 2 If the position becomes vacant after the elections, the president appoints the first vice president based on the transitional constitution and the peace agreement.

2 3 12 The President shall begin, within thirty days from the entry into force of the agreement, and in consultation with the First Deputy, to form the Council of Ministers in a manner that reflects diversity and national unity. The Council shall be subject to accountability by the President and the Legislative Council.

2 3 13 The President, the First Vice President, and the Vice President are members of the Council of Ministers.

2 3 14 The legislative body authorizes the declaration of war and the declaration of emergency.

2 3 15 During the executive and legal orders issued by the President, they are discussed by the Council of Ministers. 2 4 The national capital

2 4 1 Khartoum is the national capital of the Republic of Sudan, and the national capital must be a model and example of national unity and reflect the diversity that exists in Sudan.

2 4 2 The two parties participate in the administration of the national capital during the transitional period. 2 4 3 Human rights The fundamental freedoms stipulated in the Machakos Protocol and this Agreement, including respect for all religions and beliefs in the national capital as well as in all parts of Sudan, and this is stipulated in the National Interim Constitution.

2 4 4 Forces and agencies that enforce the law in the capital must represent all Sudanese and undergo training on the cultures, religions and social diversity of Sudanese.

2 4 5 The following principles should govern the application of laws in the national capital:

2 4 5 1 Tolerance must be the basis of coexistence between Sudanese with their different cultures, religions and ethnicities. 2 4 5 2 Behavior based on cultures and traditions that does not conflict with common law must not be isolated by other traditions.

2 4 5 3 When implementing judicial rulings, it should be taken into account that non-Muslims must not be subject to the penalties stipulated by Islamic law.

2 4 6 The presidency appoints a special commission to monitor the preservation of the rights of non-Muslims and the non-application of Sharia laws to them in the capital. This special commission submits its observations and directives to the presidency. 2 5 National Unity Government:

2 5 1 During the transitional period, a national unity government is formed that reflects the need to strengthen national unity, defends the country’s sovereignty, and respects and implements the peace agreement.

2 5 2 The Presidency and the Council of Ministers constitute the executive body and take into account the schedules stipulated in Schedule (A), (D), (I) and (F).

2 5 5 Before holding the elections, the Council of Ministers is formed as follows:

(a) The National Conference must be represented by fifty-two (52%) members of the Council.

(b) Twenty-eight Popular Movement (28%).

(d) Other southern powers, six percent (6%).

2 5 6 The National Unity Government shall be responsible for managing the state and preparing and implementing public policies based on the transitional constitution.

2 5 6 The Government of National Unity shall be responsible for establishing an employment system and additional policies for national universities, national institutions and other higher education institutions that provide equal opportunities for all Sudanese. 2 5 9 1 The Government of National Unity is implementing a media campaign across Sudan in all national languages to publicize the agreement, achieve and strengthen national unity and achieve common understanding.

6 2 Civil Service

The national unity government must emphasize that jobs in the civil service, especially at the senior and middle levels, must represent all Sudanese through the following foundations and principles:

2 6 1 1 Taking into account balance

2 6 1 2 The importance of competence, merit, and the necessity of training

2 6 1 3 Fair competition for jobs in the civil service

2 6 1 4 No different levels of government have the right to exercise any kind of discrimination against any person who has qualifications that qualify him for a job based on his religion, race, or gender.

2 6 1 5 The civil service represents all Sudanese, and training must be provided in order to achieve the desired goals.

2 6 1 6 Providing additional study opportunities for residents of war-affected areas.

2 6 2 Forming a national civil service commission in order to address civil service issues and achieve the required balance in it for the following goals:

2 6 2 1 Develop policies for training and employment in the civil service targeting between 20 and 30% for jobs confirmed by the population census referred to here for qualified South Sudanese residents.

2 - 6 - 2 - 2 Qualified South Sudanese occupy less than 20% of jobs during the first three years of the transitional period.

7-2 National Security.

2-7-1 National Security Council.

2 - 7 - 1 - 1 A National Security Council shall be formed at the national level, the structure and tasks of which shall be determined by law.

2 - 7 - 1 - 2 The National Security Council shall establish a new strategic security policy based on analyses

regarding new security threats.

2 - 7 - 2 National Security Services.

2 - 7 - 2 - 1 A single apparatus for national security services is formed.

2 - 7 - 2 - 2 The National Security Service represents all of Sudan and reflects the participation of the two negotiating parties.

2 - 7 - 2 - 7 There shall be a national security law that defines the tasks of the security services apparatus and the matters contained in this agreement related to national security.

2 - 7 - 2 - 8 All properties of the security services of both parties shall be transferred to the new Security Services Agency.

Part Two

2 - Institutions at the national level

2-1 During the temporary period, the national institutions shall consist of:

2 - 1 - 1 The legislative institution

2 - 1 - 2 Executive institution

2 - 1 - 3 The judicial institution

2 - 1 - 4 The institutions and committees mentioned in this agreement and the interim national constitution.

2-2 The National Legislative Institution

2-2-1 The National Legislative Institution consists of two legislative councils.

2 - 2 - 1 - 1 National Council

2 - 2 - 1 - 2 Council of States

2-2-2 The following principles will be applied in the national legislative institution:

2 - 2 - 2 - 1: There will be fair representation of the people of South Sudan in both legislative councils.

2 - 2 - 2 - 1: Relevant considerations will be taken into account while determining the strength of fair representation.

2-2-3: The national legislative institution will be organized and activated as follows:

2 - 2 - 3 - 1: The National Council is elected in accordance with the procedures approved by the neutral representative electoral commission and also in accordance with the laws of fair elections.

2 - 2 - 3 - 2: The Council of States consists of delegates from each state.

2 - 2 - 3 - 3: Free and fair elections for the National Council shall be held in accordance with the Interim National Constitution in force during the interim period. The date will be determined by the parties signing this agreement, after consultation with the Electoral Commission.

2 - 2 - 4 Pending the above-mentioned elections, the National Council will be composed of members representing the parties to the agreement and other forces in the north and south in order to ensure inclusiveness and enhance stability, provided that the proportions are determined by the parties before the conclusion of the peace agreement.

Follow the text of the agreement regarding the Nuba Mountains and the Blue Nile region