2017 Cairo Declaration

The 2017 Cairo Declaration (also known as SPLM Declaration of Unification) was signed on November 16, 2017, at the Egyptian General Intelligence's headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.

2017 Cairo Declaration
Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) Declaration of Unification
TypePeace Treaty
ContextPart of a series of peace agreements between the SPLM and the SPLM-IO seeking resolution to the South Sudanese Civil War
Signed16 November 2017 (2017-11-16)
LocationGeneral Intelligence's HQ, Cairo, Egypt
SignatoriesSouth Sudan (SPLM-IG) Kuol Manyang
South Sudan (SPLM-FDS) Pagan Amum Okiech
South Sudan (SPLM-IO) Taban Deng Gai
PartiesSouth Sudan South Sudan
Uganda Uganda
Egypt Egypt

Overview

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The document was an attempt with the aim to unite and end the SPLM civil war in South Sudan, including the return of refugees and displaced persons to their areas of origin.

Declaration

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The declaration was signed on 16 November 2017 at the end of 3-days meetings in Cairo.

Measures

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  • Start the process 2015 Arusha reunification agreement
  • The SPLM will no longer recognize Riek Machar as the leader of the SPLM-IO faction, but will have an opportunity to join the IGAD-led reunification process.

Signatories and attendees

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President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi of Egypt, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda were present.

The document was signed by:[1]

International Reactions

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  •   - Former First Vice President and Leader of SPLM-In Opposition, Riek Machar: Denounced the SPLM reunification agreement signed in Cairo and called to end his confinement in South Africa.[2]
  •   - Yemeni Ambassador, Mohammed Ali Maram: Praised the vital role played by Egypt in settling the South Sudan bloody conflicts that led to many deaths and left others internally and externally displaced.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "South Sudan's SPLM reunification deal in Egypt excludes Machar: official - Sudan Tribune: Plural news and views on Sudan". www.sudantribune.com. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  2. ^ "SPLM-IO rejects Cairo deal, reiterates calls to end Machar confinement in S. Africa - Sudan Tribune: Plural news and views on Sudan". www.sudantribune.com. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  3. ^ "Egypt has pioneer role in ending conflicts: Yemeni ambassador - Egypt Today". www.egypttoday.com. Retrieved 12 December 2017.