Peace and Faith

Seven commitments for peace and progress

1. A council of spiritual and religious leaders

About 40 members, including women and youth, meeting every quarter in Romic, with a peace committee in each of the 15 Payams.

2. The Tonj East Peace Covenant

Sealed in the traditional way: spiritual leaders give arop and blessings for herds, homes, harvests, schooling and safe travel, never for raids or revenge.

3. Health first, protection always

People who believe they are bewitched are encouraged to visit a clinic, and no one may be harmed, expelled or made to pay because of an accusation without a hearing in a chiefs’ court or magistrate court.

4. Champions of modernization

Spiritual and religious leaders bless and support farms, schools, clinics, courts and roads.

5. Peace and Heritage Day at Wunlit

Held every year, with an oral history of our elders and spearmasters.

6. Early warning

Leaders are linked to security posts and the county, with a response team on site within 48 hours.

7. Faiths working together

Joint peace messages, healing after conflict and a warm welcome for returnees, with every faith respected equally.