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Final Timetable for the Implementation of the Lusaka Protocol, Approved by the Joint Commission at Luanda, 9 January 1998

  • Country/entity

    Angola
  • Region

    Africa (excl MENA)
  • Agreement name

    Final Timetable for the Implementation of the Lusaka Protocol, Approved by the Joint Commission at Luanda, 9 January 1998
  • Date

    9 Jan 1998
  • Agreement status

    Multiparty signed/agreed
  • Interim arrangement

    Yes
  • Agreement/conflict level

    Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( Angolan Civil War (1975 - 2002) )
  • Stage

    Implementation/renegotiation
  • Conflict nature

    Government
  • Peace process

    Angola: UNITA process
  • Parties

    [Note: Parties not listed.]
  • Third parties

    -
  • Description

    Short agreement delineating the timetable for the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol. Drawn up by the Joint Commission legislated for in the Lusaka Protocol.


Groups

  • Children/youth

    No specific mention.

  • Disabled persons

    No specific mention.

  • Elderly/age

    No specific mention.

  • Migrant workers

    No specific mention.

  • Racial/ethnic/national group

    No specific mention.

  • Religious groups

    No specific mention.

  • Indigenous people

    No specific mention.

  • Other groups

    No specific mention.

  • Refugees/displaced persons

    No specific mention.

  • Social class

    No specific mention.


Gender

  • Women, girls and gender

    No specific mention.

  • Men and boys

    No specific mention.

  • LGBTI

    No specific mention.

  • Family

    No specific mention.


State definition

  • Nature of state (general)

    No specific mention.

  • State configuration

    No specific mention.

  • Self determination

    No specific mention.

  • Referendum

    No specific mention.

  • State symbols

    No specific mention.

  • Independence/secession

    No specific mention.

  • Accession/unification

    No specific mention.

  • Border delimitation

    No specific mention.

  • Cross-border provision

    No specific mention.


Governance

  • Political institutions (new or reformed)

    No specific mention.

  • Elections

    No specific mention.

  • Electoral commission

    No specific mention.

  • Political parties reform

    No specific mention.

  • Civil society

    No specific mention.

  • Traditional/religious leaders

    No specific mention.

  • Public administration
    Page 2, Annex,
    6. Conclusion of the extension of State administration. 27 January 1998
  • Constitution

    No specific mention.


Power sharing

  • Political power sharing
    Power sharing→Political power sharing→General
    State level
    Page 2, Annex,
    4. Total and complete legalization of UNITA. 4 February 1998

    Page 2, Annex,
    5. Promulgation of the special status of the President of UNITA. 9 February 1998

    Page 2, Annex,
    9. Installation of UNITA leadership in Luanda and 28 February 1998 extension of State administration in Andulo and Bailundo.
    Power sharing→Political power sharing→Other proportionality
    State level
    Page 2, Annex,
    7. Nomination of governors, vice-governors and ambassadors designated by UNITA. 6 February 1998
  • Territorial power sharing

    No specific mention.

  • Economic power sharing

    No specific mention.

  • Military power sharing

    No specific mention.


Human rights and equality

  • Human rights/RoL general

    No specific mention.

  • Bill of rights/similar

    No specific mention.

  • Treaty incorporation

    No specific mention.

  • Civil and political rights

    No specific mention.

  • Socio-economic rights

    No specific mention.


Rights related issues

  • Citizenship

    No specific mention.

  • Democracy

    No specific mention.

  • Detention procedures

    No specific mention.

  • Media and communication
    Rights related issues→Media and communication→Media roles
    Page 2, Annex,
    10. Cessation of radio Vorgan broadcasts. 28 February 1998a (a Date which has been agreed by the parties, but not formally approved by the Joint Commission.)
  • Mobility/access

    No specific mention.

  • Protection measures

    No specific mention.

  • Other

    No specific mention.


Rights institutions

  • NHRI

    No specific mention.

  • Regional or international human rights institutions

    No specific mention.


Justice sector reform

  • Criminal justice and emergency law

    No specific mention.

  • State of emergency provisions

    No specific mention.

  • Judiciary and courts

    No specific mention.

  • Prisons and detention

    No specific mention.

  • Traditional Laws

    No specific mention.


Socio-economic reconstruction

  • Development or socio-economic reconstruction

    No specific mention.

  • National economic plan

    No specific mention.

  • Natural resources

    No specific mention.

  • International funds

    No specific mention.

  • Business

    No specific mention.

  • Taxation

    No specific mention.

  • Banks

    No specific mention.


Land, property and environment

  • Land reform/rights

    No specific mention.

  • Pastoralist/nomadism rights

    No specific mention.

  • Cultural heritage

    No specific mention.

  • Environment

    No specific mention.

  • Water or riparian rights or access

    No specific mention.


Security sector

  • Security Guarantees
    Page 2, Annex,
    2. Definition of the personal security detachment for the President of UNITA. 21 January 1998
  • Ceasefire

    No specific mention.

  • Police

    No specific mention.

  • Armed forces

    No specific mention.

  • DDR
    Security sector→DDR→DDR programmes
    Page 2, Annex,
    1. Conclusion of the demobilization of UNITA residual forces, including the future of its general officers within the framework of the retirement plan. 28 January 1998

    Page 2, Annex,
    3. Declaration on the demilitarization of UNITA. 31 January 1998

    Page 2, Annex,
    8. Disarming of the civilian population. Ongoing (to resume as of 2 February 1998)
  • Intelligence services

    No specific mention.

  • Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
    Page 2, Annex,
    4. Total and complete legalization of UNITA. 4 February 1998

    Page 2, Annex,
    5. Promulgation of the special status of the President of UNITA. 9 February 1998

    Page 2, Annex,
    7. Nomination of governors, vice-governors and ambassadors designated by UNITA. 6 February 1998

    Page 2, Annex,
    9. Installation of UNITA leadership in Luanda and 28 February 1998 extension of State administration in Andulo and Bailundo.
  • Withdrawal of foreign forces

    No specific mention.

  • Corruption

    No specific mention.

  • Crime/organised crime

    No specific mention.

  • Drugs

    No specific mention.

  • Terrorism

    No specific mention.


Transitional justice

  • Transitional justice general

    No specific mention.

  • Amnesty/pardon

    No specific mention.

  • Courts

    No specific mention.

  • Mechanism

    No specific mention.

  • Prisoner release

    No specific mention.

  • Vetting

    No specific mention.

  • Victims

    No specific mention.

  • Missing persons

    No specific mention.

  • Reparations

    No specific mention.

  • Reconciliation

    No specific mention.


Implementation

  • UN signatory
    Note: Plan is circulated as a UN Security Council document following a request by the UN Secretary General, Kofi A. Annan.
  • Other international signatory

    No specific mention.

  • Referendum for agreement

    No specific mention.

  • International mission/force/similar

    No specific mention.

  • Enforcement mechanism

    No specific mention.

  • Related cases

    No specific mention.

  • Source
    UN Document S/1998/56. On file in 'new agreements'.

Annex

Final timetable for the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol, approved by the Joint Commission, at Luanda, 9 January 1998

Activity(ies)

1. Conclusion of the demobilization of UNITA residual forces, including the future of its general officers within the framework of the retirement plan.

2. Definition of the personal security detachment for the President of UNITA.

3. Declaration on the demilitarization of UNITA.

4. Total and complete legalization of UNITA.

5. Promulgation of the special status of the President of UNITA.

6. Conclusion of the extension of State administration.

7. Nomination of governors, vice-governors and ambassadors designated by UNITA.

8. Disarming of the civilian population.

9. Installation of UNITA leadership in Luanda and extension of State administration in Andulo and Bailundo.

10. Cessation of radio Vorgan broadcasts.

Deadline

1. 28 January 1998

2. 21 January 1998

3. 31 January 1998

4. 4 February 1998

5. 9 February 1998

6. 27 January 1998

7. 6 February 1998

8. Ongoing (to resume as of 2 February 1998)

9. 28 February 1998

10. 28 February 1998[a]

[a] Date which has been agreed by the parties, but not formally approved by the Joint Commission.