Devastation of War
War started in South Sudan in 1955 and resumed in 1983. Communities across the South suffered dearly. In Abyei and other border areas, the Murahaleen, so-called because of their mobility, like the Janjaweed of Darfur, attacked villages. They destroyed homes, burned fields and abducted women and children. Ninety (90%) of the Ngok Dinka have been displaced since then, and most are refugees in their country; foreigners on their own land.
This is the story of Abyei, which is also a story of so many other areas of Sudan.
Seed of a New Sudan
The Seed of the New Sudan was planted when the erstwhile enemies in Abyei made a local peace deal amidst several historic local peace deals in the South. Soon after, the parties to the national conflict signed the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) on January 9, 2005. This agreement promises to bring a just and lasting peace, yet peace cannot truly be comprehensive until it includes Darfur, Beja and Nubia.
The Abyei Protocol
The Protocol on the Resolution of the Abyei Conflict is one of six protocols that frame the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. It is a basis for reconstructing Abyei in the image of a New Sudan in which people can co-exist and interact on the foundation of justice and equity.
The Return
The displaced Ngok Dinka are returning home even though no one is protecting them. They are doing this because of their faith that justice is on their side, and because they know that the international community have pledged to guarantee the peace. Their greatest problem is water, the precious asset that lies at the root of all of Sudan’s complex conflicts.
The Appeal
This web site will help you participate in building the New Sudan of equality and dignity for all from the homestead up around community management of water. Integral human development can be pursued around water system at the foundation of model settlements. This includes household water, irrigation, sanitation and fish pools. All investments into the community are compensated through community service provided by project participants, therefore breaking the dependency often associated with international aid.
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