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Evaluation of the Conduct of Cessation of Violence

  • Country/entity

    Indonesia
    Aceh
  • Region

    Asia and Pacific
    Asia and Pacific
  • Agreement name

    Evaluation of the Conduct of Cessation of Violence
  • Date

    4 Apr 2001
  • Agreement status

    Multiparty signed/agreed
  • Interim arrangement

    Yes
  • Agreement/conflict level

    Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( Indonesian Conflicts (1976 - ) )
  • Stage

    Ceasefire/related
  • Conflict nature

    Government/territory
  • Peace process

    Indonesia-Aceh peace process
  • Parties

    Republic of Indonesia JSCM, KB. Pol. Drs. Ridhwan Karim,
    GAM-JSCM, Tgk. Nashiruddin bin Ahmed
  • Third parties

    Witnessed by Henry Dunant Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue
  • Description

    -


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
    Page 1, 2. b. 2)... improved mechanism as follows:
    a) All security authorities should conduct effective socialization in advance down to all lower levels.
    b) Add and empower the Monitoring Team on Security Matters (MTSM) and HDC staff.
  • Traditional/religious leaders

    No specific mention.

  • Public administration

    No specific mention.

  • Constitution

    No specific mention.


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

    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

    No specific mention.

  • Ceasefire
    Security sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provision
    [Summary] Both sides evaluated the Cessation of Hostilities signed February 2001, and the implementation of the 13-day Peace Zone.

    Page 1, 2. a. Opinion of the RI JCSM representatives:
    1) Based on the evaluation of the RI JCSM representatives and the Field Commanders of TNl/Polri, the thirteen-day Peace Zone in North Aceh and Bireuen was not a success, because violence by GAM continued, for example; there were twelve ambushes against TNl/Polri, three attacks against RI Headquarters, three shooting incidents, one killing, three explosions, one arson attack, one incident of extortion, as well as other acts of violence in contravention of the agreement on the Cessation of Violence.

    Page 2, 2. b. 2)... improved mechanism as follows:
    a) All security authorities should conduct effective socialization in advance down to all lower levels.
    b) Add and empower the Monitoring Team on Security Matters (MTSM) and HDC staff.
    c) All agreements to be socialized to the public.

    Page 2, c. Since both sides' opinions are very different, the Peace Zone pilot project in North Aceh and Bireuen is not to be continued .
  • Police
    Page 2,
    4. Both sides appeal to the TNl/Polri and GAM to restrain themselves and follow the 16 points of the Cessation of Violence Agreement in Aceh.
  • Armed forces
    Page 1, 2. a. Opinion of the RI JCSM representatives:
    1) Based on the evaluation of the RI JCSM representatives and the Field Commanders of TNl/Polri, the thirteen-day Peace Zone in North Aceh and Bireuen was not a success, because violence by GAM continued, for example; there were twelve ambushes against TNl/Polri, three attacks against RI Headquarters, three shooting incidents, one killing, three explosions, one arson attack, one incident of extortion, as well as other acts of violence in contravention of the agreement on the Cessation of Violence.

    Page 2,
    4. Both sides appeal to the TNl/Polri and GAM to restrain themselves and follow the 16 points of the Cessation of Violence Agreement in Aceh.
  • DDR

    No specific mention.

  • Intelligence services

    No specific mention.

  • Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
    Page 1, 2. a. Opinion of the RI JCSM representatives:
    1) Based on the evaluation of the RI JCSM representatives and the Field Commanders of TNl/Polri, the thirteen-day Peace Zone in North Aceh and Bireuen was not a success, because violence by GAM continued, for example; there were twelve ambushes against TNl/Polri, three attacks against RI Headquarters, three shooting incidents, one killing, three explosions, one arson attack, one incident of extortion, as well as other acts of violence in contravention of the agreement on the Cessation of Violence.
    2) Considering the facts above, it is not reasonable to maintain or to prolong the Peace Zone because GAM did not obey the agreement.

    Page 2, 2. b
    1) Even though the violence throughout the Peace Zone could not be decreased as expected, and after considering public opinion, GAM recommends that the Peace Zone should be prolonged with improved mechanism as follows:

    Page 2,
    4. Both sides appeal to the TNl/Polri and GAM to restrain themselves and follow the 16 points of the Cessation of Violence Agreement in Aceh.
  • 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

    No specific mention.

  • 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
    On file with author.

Evaluation of the Conduct of Cessation of Violence

As an evaluative response to the security situation in Aceh, RI and GAM Joint Committee on Security Matters have constituted a three- day meeting from 2nd- 4th April 2001 which was aimed at evaluating the conduct of the Cessation of Violence, which has been applied to the ground since 1Oth April 2001.

The meeting was convened at the Kuala Tripa Hotel, Banda Aceh.

The results of the meeting are as follows:

1. Both sides maintain their agreement on the Cessation of Violence throughout Aceh as signed at the Commander-to- Commander meeting of 1Oth February 2001 .

The agreement is to continue to be used as the basis and guideline for ali operations in the field.

2. Both sides have evaluated the implementation of the 13-day Peace Zone in the Districts of North Aceh and Bireuen.

The results are as follows:

a. Opinion of the RI JCSM representatives:

1) Based on the evaluation of the RI JCSM representatives and the Field Commanders of TNl/Polri, the thirteen-day Peace Zone in North Aceh and Bireuen was not a success, because violence by GAM continued, for example;

there were twelve ambushes against TNl/Polri, three attacks against RI Headquarters, three shooting incidents, one killing, three explosions, one arson attack, one incident of extortion, as well as other acts of violence in contravention of the agreement on the Cessation of Violence.

2) Considering the facts above, it is not reasonable to maintain or to prolong the Peace Zone because GAM did not obey the agreement.

b. Opinion of the GAM JCSM representatives:

1) The evaluation of the 13-day Peace Zone pilot project in North Aceh and Bireuen revealed some progress.

2) Even though the violence throughout the Peace Zone could not be decreased as expected, and after considering public opinion, GAM recommends that the Peace Zone should be prolonged with improved mechanism as follows:

a) All security authorities should conduct effective socialization in advance down to all lower levels.

b) Add and empower the Monitoring Team on Security Matters (MTSM) and HDC staff.

c) All agreements to be socialized to the public.

c. Since both sides' opinions are very different, the Peace Zone pilot project in North Aceh and Bireuen is not to be continued .

3. Both sides agree to reconstitute a meeting on or before l Oth April 2001.

4. Both sides appeal to the TNl/Polri and GAM to restrain themselves and follow the 16 points of the Cessation of Violence Agreement in Aceh.

lssued in Banda Aceh Dated on 4th April 2001

Representing Rl-JCSM Representing GAM-JCSM

KB. Pol.

Drs.

Ridhwan Karim Tgk.

Nashiruddin bin Ahmed

Witnessed by Henry Dunant Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HDC)