| Notes |
The SPLA and SSDF having met in Juba between the 6th and 8th January, 2006 and fully aware of the provisions of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) regarding the status of the Other Armed Groups (OAGs). Committed to upholding and defending the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and its full implementation; Motivated by their desire for peace, reconciliation and unity among the people of Southern Sudan; Determined to end all forms of conflict and hostilities among themselves, so as to usher a new era of hope, stability and sustainable development in Southern Sudan; Further determined to build trust and confidence among themselves and to avoid past mistakes that have led to divisions and intrnecine conflict between themselves and among the people of Southern Sudan in general; Cognizant of the fact that the SPLM led Government has already included members of the SSDF in the institutions of Government o National Unity, the Government of Southern Sudan and the Governments of the States to ensure SSDF participation; Acknowledging that the people of Southern Sudan have one indivisible destiny; Inspired by the struggle and the immense sacrifices and suffering of our people in defence of their land, freedom, dignity, culture identity and common history; and Remembering our fallen heroes, heroines and martyrs who paid the ultimate price for the freedom of our people and to ensure that these sacrifices are not in ain; Do hereby make the following Declaration to be known as the Juba Declaration on Unity and Integration: Complete and unconditional unity between the SPLA and SSDF. Agree to immediately integrate their two forces to form one unified, non partisan Army under the name of SPLA as stipulated in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. [ Retrieved on 22-06-07 ] |