CEPO 1stOversight Observation Report on Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, 6 January 2018
Abstract:
The Cessation of Hostilities is a pre-condition for the success of a permanent cease- fire and transition to peace and stability. It is a critical tool that requires technical and financial sup- port to succeed in meeting the expectations it creates. The Cessation of Hostilities in a highly mili- tarized, politically violent conflict is a key stage that creates a brief moment for trust and confi- dence-building for genuine engagement on peace negotiations and mediation. With the signing of a temporary ceasefire in December 2017, hope has surfaced that finally Peace is possible. This paper outlines strategies that could ensure the success of Cessation of Hostilities, which could lead to a permanent ceasefire and restoration of stability, and safety instead of continued national crisis and instability.
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Community Empowerment for Progress Organization-CEPO is a non-profit, civil society, South Sudanese organization. It was formed to engage University students and fresh South Sudanese University graduates in building their respective communities/societies on a voluntary basis.
The organization was initially formed in Khartoum in 1999 and consisted of mostly University students, but its scope broadened after it was established in Juba, Southern Sudan as separate entity. At its inception, the organization was mainly looking at establishment of Justice and Confidence Centre for provision of legal aid services and peace building and conflict transformation through peace dialogues.
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