Agreement of 5 June 1992 on the reopening of the Sarajevo Airport for humanitarian purposes
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Europe and Eurasia - Agreement nameAgreement of 5 June 1992 on the reopening of the Sarajevo Airport for humanitarian purposes
- Date5 Jun 1992
- Agreement statusMultiparty signed/agreed
- Interim arrangementYes
- Agreement/conflict levelIntrastate/intrastate conflict ( )
- StagePre-negotiation/process
- Conflict natureGovernment/territory
- Peace processBosnia peace process
- PartiesMembers of Bosnian Presidency, signed separately by Radovan Karadzic
For UNPROFOR: Cedric Thornberry - Third parties-
- DescriptionThis short agreement provides for the implementation of a previously declared ceasefire. It contains modalities for the demilitarization of Sarajevo Airport, removal of obstacles currently preventing the airport from operating, and guarantees from all parties for mobility of aircraft, airport workers and humanitarian personnel.
- Agreement document
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
No specific mention.
- ConstitutionGovernance→Constitution→Constitutional reform/makingPage 2, 10.
This agreement shall be without prejudice to the settlement of constitutional questions now under negotiation; and to the safety and security of all inhabitation of Sarajevo and its surrounding area.
Power sharing
- Political power sharing
No specific mention.
- 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
No specific mention.
- Mobility/access[Summary: The agreement in its entirety provides for a ceasefire in the area of the Sarajevo airport with the purpose of facilitating air traffic, including humanitarian iad flows.]
Page 1, 3.
The parties undertake not to attempt to interfere in any way with the free movement of UNPROFOR supervised air traffic into and out of Sarajevo airport. Such traffic will consist of:
(a) Humanitarian and re-supply missions.
(b) United Nations and European Community or related missions.
(c) Official missions.
All possible measures will be taken to give advance notice to all concerned regarding such flights.
Page 2, 8.
Humanitarian aid will be delivered to Sarajevo and beyond, under the supervision of the United Nations, in a non-discriminatory manner and on a sole basis of need. The parties undertake to facilitate such deliveries, to place no obstacle in their way, and to ensure the security of those engaged in this humanitarian work.
Page 2, 9.
To endure the safe movement of humanitarian aid and related personnel, security corridors between the airport and the city will be established and will function under the control of UNPROFOR. - 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 reconstructionSocio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Humanitarian assistancePage 1, 3.
The parties undertake not to attempt to interfere in any way with the free movement of UNPROFOR supervised air traffic into and out of Sarajevo airport. Such traffic will consist of:
(a) Humanitarian and re-supply missions...
All possible measures will be taken to give advance notice to all concerned regarding such flights.
Page 2, 6.
UNPROFOR will control all incoming personnel, aid, cargo and other items to ensure that no warlike materials are imported, and that the airport's opening is not otherwise abused in any way. The parties' humanitarian organizations will each establish an office at the airport to facilitate UNPROFOR's related tasks.
Page 2, 8.
Humanitarian aid will be delivered to Sarajevo and beyond, under the supervision of the United Nations, in a non-discriminatory manner and on a sole basis of need. The parties undertake to facilitate such deliveries, to place no obstacle in their way, and to ensure the security of those engaged in this humanitarian work.
Page 2, 9.
To endure the safe movement of humanitarian aid and related personnel, security corridors between the airport and the city will be established and will function under the control of UNPROFOR. - 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 GuaranteesPage 2, 5.
Facilities, organizations and security inside the airport, including perimeter security, will be supervised and controlled by UNPROFOR with its civil, military and police personnel.
Page 2, 9.
To ensure the safe movement of humanitarian aid and related personnel, security corridors between the airport and the city will be established and will function under the control of UNPROFOR.
Page 2, 10.
This agreement shall be without prejudice to the settlement of constitutional questions now under negotiation; and to the safety and security of all inhabitation of Sarajevo and its surrounding area. - CeasefireSecurity sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provisionPage 1, 1.
The cease-fire declared for 1800 hours on l June 1992 in and around Sarajevo is reaffirmed. The cease-fire will be monitored by UNPROFOR, and the parties will provide liaison officers and escorts to assist in its verification.
Page 1, 2.
To provide physical guarantees that fire will not be brought to bear against the airport, flying aircraft, or aircraft on the ground, they agree that:
(a) All anti-aircraft weapon systems will be withdrawn from positions from which they can engage the airport and its air approaches and be placed under UNPROFOR supervision.
(b) All artillery, mortar, ground-to-ground missile systems and tanks within range of the airport will be concentrated in areas agreed by UNPROFOR and subject to UNPROFOR observation at the firing line.
Page 2, 5.
Facilities, organization and security inside the airport. Including perimeter security, will be supervised and controlled by UNPROFOR with its civil, military and police personnel. - Police
No specific mention.
- Armed forces
No specific mention.
- DDR
No specific mention.
- Intelligence services
No specific mention.
- Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
No specific mention.
- 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 signatoryFor UNPROFOR: Cedric Thornberry
- Other international signatory
No specific mention.
- Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
- International mission/force/similarPage 1, 1.
The cease-fire declared for 1800 hours on l June 1992 in and around Sarajevo is reaffirmed. The cease-fire will be monitored by UNPROFOR, and the parties will provide liaison officers and escorts to assist in its verification.
Page 1, 2.
To provide physical guarantees that fire will not be brought to bear against the airport, flying aircraft, or aircraft on the ground, they agree that:
(a) All anti-aircraft weapon systems will be withdrawn from positions from which they can engage the airport and its air approaches and be placed under UNPROFOR supervision.
(b) All artillery, mortar, ground-to-ground missile systems and tanks within range of the airport will be concentrated in areas agreed by UNPROFOR and subject to UNPROFOR observation at the firing line.
Page 1, 3.
The parties undertake not to attempt to interfere in any way with the free movement of UNPROFOR supervised air traffic into and out of Sarajevo airport. Such traffic will consist of:...
(b) United Nations and European Community or related missions...
All possible measures will be taken to give advance notice to all concerned regarding such flights.
Page 1, 4.
UNPROFOR will establish a special regime tor the airport and will supervise and control its implementation and functioning. This regime will be established at the earliest possible date after the approval of all concerned, with preparatory work beginning immediately after signature. All parties undertake to facilitate these processes together with the handover of the airport to UNPROFOR.
Page 2, 5.
Facilities. organization and security inside the airport. Including perimeter security, will be supervised and controlled by UNPROFOR with its civil, military and police personnel.
Page 2, 6.
UNPROFOR will control all incoming personnel, aid, cargo and other items to ensure that no warlike materials are imported, and that the airport's opening is not otherwise abused in any way. The parties' humanitarian organizations will each establish an office at the airport to facilitate UNPROFOR's related tasks.
Page 2, 7.
All local civilian personnel airport will be employed on a basis of non-discrimination, and will be supervised and controlled by UNPROFOR. To the extent possible, such personnel will comprise the current employees of the airport.
Page 2, 8.
Humanitarian aid will be delivered to Sarajevo and beyond, under the supervision of the United Nations, in a non-discriminatory manner and on a sole basis of need. The parties undertake to facilitate such deliveries, to place no obstacle in their way, and to ensure the security of those engaged in this humanitarian work.
Page 2, 9.
To endure the safe movement of humanitarian aid and related personnel, security corridors between the airport and the city will be established and will function under the control of UNPROFOR. - Enforcement mechanism
No specific mention.
- Related cases
No specific mention.
- SourceUN Peacemaker
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Agreement of 5 June 1992 on the reopening of Sarajevo airport for humanitarian purposes
As a first step towards tbe implementation of Security Council resolution 757 (1992), paragraph 17;
The undersigned have agreed that:
1. The cease-fire declared for 1800 hours on 1 June 1992 in and around Sarajevo is reaftirmed.
The cease-fire will be monitored by UNPROFOR, and the parties will provide liaison officers and escorts to assist in its verification.
2. To provide physical guarantees that fire will not be brought to bear against the airport, flying aircraft, or aircraft on the ground, they agree that:
(a) All anti-aircraft weapon systems will be withdrawn from positions from which the can engage the airport and its air approaches and be placed
under UNPROFOR supervision.
(b) All artillery, mortar, ground-to-ground missile systems and tanks within range of the airport will be concentrated in areas agreed by UNPROFOR
and subject to UNPROFOR observation at the firing line.
These measures will be established prior to the opening of the airport.
3. The parties undertake not to attempt to interfere in any way with the free movement of UNPROFOR-supervised air traffic into and out of Sarajevo airport.
Such traffic will consist of:
{a) Humanitarian and re-supply missions.
(b) United Nations and European Community or related missions.
(c) Official missions.
All possible measures will be taken to give advance notice to all concerned regarding such flights.
4. UNPROFOR will establish a special regime tor the airport, and will supervise and control its implementation and functioning.
This regime will be
established at the earliest possible date after the approval of all concerned, with preparatory work beginning immediately after signature.
All parties
undertake to facilitate these processes, together with the handover of the airport to UNPROFOR.
5. Facilities, organization and security inside the airport, including perimeter security, will be supervised and controlled by UNPROFOR with its
civil, military and police personnel.
6. UNPROFOR will control all incoming personnel, aid, cargo and other items to ensure that no warlike materials are imported, and that the airport's
opening is not otherwise abused in any way.
The parties' humanitarian organizations will each establish an office at the airport to facilitate
UNPROFOR's related tasks.
7. All local civilian personnel required for the operation of the airport will be employed on a basis of non-discrimination, and will be supervised and controlled by UNPROFOR.
To the extent possible, such personnel will comprise the current employees of the airport.
8. Humanitarian aid will be delivered to Sarajevo and beyond, under the supervision of the United Nations, in a non-discriminatory manner and on a
sole basis of need.
The parties undertaka to facilitate such deliveries, to place no obstacle in their way, and to ensure the security of those engaged in this humanitarian work.
9. To ensure the safe movement of humanitarian aid and related personnel, security corridors between the airport and the city will be established and will function under the control of UNPROFOR.
10. This agreement shall be without prejudice to the settlement of constitutional questions now under negotiation;
and to the safety and secuirity
of all inhabitants of Sarajevo and its surrounding area.