The United Western Somali Liberation Front (UWSLF) on the Termination of the State of Insurgency

  • Country/entity
    Ethiopia
    Ogaden
  • Region
    Africa (excl MENA)
    Africa (excl MENA)
  • Agreement name
    The United Western Somali Liberation Front (UWSLF) on the Termination of the State of Insurgency
  • Date
    29 Jul 2010
  • Agreement status
    Multiparty signed/agreed
  • Interim arrangement
    Yes
  • Agreement/conflict level
    Intrastate/intrastate conflict ()
  • Stage
    Framework/substantive - partial
  • Conflict nature
    Government/territory
  • Peace process
    Ogaden peace process
  • Parties
    - Dr. Shiferaw Teklemariam, Minister, Ministry of Federal Affairs for the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FRDE)
    - Sheik Ibrahim Ahmed Hussein, UWSLF Chairman, for the United Western Somali Liberation Front (UWSLF)
  • Third parties
    -
  • Description
    This short agreement terminates the state of insurgency in between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the The United Western Somali Liberation Front (UWSLF). It provides for a ceasefire, constitutional rights, integration and rehabilitation for ONLF members, right to return, and acceleration of development.


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
    Groups→Racial/ethnic/national group→Rhetorical
    Page 1, Untitled Preamble:
    ...
    Realizing that article 39 of the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has given full right of self determination up to and including secession to all nations, nationalities and peoples of Ethiopia;...
    Groups→Racial/ethnic/national group→Substantive
    Page 2-3, Article 2: Constitutional Rights:
    The Parties agree that UWSLF leaders and members shall enjoy the constitutional rights enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia that includes:
    ...
    F. Rights of Nations, Nationalities and Peoples of Ethiopia, especially the right of self determination up to and including secession according to article 39 of the Ethiopian Constitution.
  • Religious groups

    No specific mention.

  • Indigenous people

    No specific mention.

  • Other groups

    No specific mention.

  • Refugees/displaced persons
    Groups→Refugees/displaced persons→Rhetorical
    Page 3, Article 4: Right of Return:
    The Parties agree that, as per Article 32 of tbe constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, this agreement calls upon all the people who have left the country because of the past conflicts between the Parties to return to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and make valuable contributions to the on-going development process.
  • 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
    Page 1, Untitled Preamble:
    ...
    Realizing that article 39 of the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has given full right of self determination up to and including secession to all nations, nationalities and peoples of Ethiopia; and full fledged regional government established in the Somali region thereby laying legal and political framework for promoting equitable development and peaceful way of propagating alternative program;

    Page 2-3, Article 2: Constitutional Rights:
    The Parties agree that UWSLF leaders and members shall enjoy the constitutional rights enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia that includes:
    ...
    F. Rights of Nations, Nationalities and Peoples of Ethiopia, especially the right of self determination up to and including secession according to article 39 of the Ethiopian Constitution.
  • 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.

  • Constitution
    Governance→Constitution→Constitution affirmation/renewal
    Page 1, Untitled Preamble:
    Further convinced of the fact that human and democratic rights enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia had given substantial guarantees to the peoples of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to acquire constitution rights in a peaceful manner;
    Realizing that article 39 of the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has given full right of self determination up to and including secession to all nations, nationalities and peoples of Ethiopia; and full fledged regional government established in the Somali region thereby laying legal and political framework for promoting equitable development and peaceful way of propagating alternative program;

    Page 2, Article 1: Article 1 Termination of the State of Insurgency:
    ...
    3. The Parties agree that the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia shall be the basis for all rights demanded by the UWSLF.
    ...
    5. ONLF agrees to abide by the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and all other laws of the country.

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
    Page 1, Untitled Preamble:
    Further convinced of the fact that human and democratic rights enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia had given substantial guarantees to the peoples of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to acquire constitution rights in a peaceful manner;

    Page 2, Article 1: Article 1 Termination of the State of Insurgency:
    ...
    3. The Parties agree that the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia shall be the basis for all rights demanded by the UWSLF.
    ...
    5. ONLF agrees to abide by the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and all other laws of the country.
  • Bill of rights/similar
    Page 2-3, Article 2: Constitutional Rights:
    The Parties agree that UWSLF leaders and members shall enjoy the constitutional rights enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia that includes:
    A. Freedom of Religion, Belief and Opinion.
    B. Right to Development.
    C. Thought, Opinion and Expression.
    D. Right to Property.
    E. Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
    F. Rights of Nations, Nationalities and Peoples of Ethiopia, especially the right of self determination up to and including secession according to article 39 of the Ethiopian Constitution.
  • Treaty incorporation

    No specific mention.

  • Civil and political rights
    Human rights and equality→Civil and political rights→Equality
    Page 1, Untitled Preamble:
    ...
    Realizing that article 39 of the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has given full right of self determination up to and including secession to all nations, nationalities and peoples of Ethiopia; and full fledged regional government established in the Somali region thereby laying legal and political framework for promoting equitable development and peaceful way of propagating alternative program;
    Human rights and equality→Civil and political rights→Thought, opinion, conscience and religion
    Page 2-3, Article 2: Constitutional Rights:
    The Parties agree that UWSLF leaders and members shall enjoy the constitutional rights enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia that includes:
    A. Freedom of Religion, Belief and Opinion.
    ...
    C. Thought, Opinion and Expression.
    Human rights and equality→Civil and political rights→Other
    Page 2-3, Article 2: Constitutional Rights:
    The Parties agree that UWSLF leaders and members shall enjoy the constitutional rights enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia that includes:
    ...
    B. Right to Development.
    ...
    F. Rights of Nations, Nationalities and Peoples of Ethiopia, especially the right of self determination up to and including secession according to article 39 of the Ethiopian Constitution.
  • Socio-economic rights
    Human rights and equality→Socio-economic rights→Property
    Page 2-3, Article 2: Constitutional Rights:
    The Parties agree that UWSLF leaders and members shall enjoy the constitutional rights enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia that includes:
    ...
    D. Right to Property.
    E. Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
    Human rights and equality→Socio-economic rights→Other
    Page 2-3, Article 2: Constitutional Rights:
    The Parties agree that UWSLF leaders and members shall enjoy the constitutional rights enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia that includes:
    ...
    B. Right to Development.
    ...
    E. Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

Rights related issues

  • Citizenship
    Rights related issues→Citizenship→Citizens, specific rights
    Page 1, Untitled Preamble:
    ...
    Realizing that article 39 of the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has given full right of self determination up to and including secession to all nations, nationalities and peoples of Ethiopia; and full fledged regional government established in the Somali region thereby laying legal and political framework for promoting equitable development and peaceful way of propagating alternative program;

    Page 2-3, Article 2: Constitutional Rights:
    The Parties agree that UWSLF leaders and members shall enjoy the constitutional rights enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia that includes:
    ...
    F. Rights of Nations, Nationalities and Peoples of Ethiopia, especially the right of self determination up to and including secession according to article 39 of the Ethiopian Constitution.
  • Democracy
    Page 1, Untitled Preamble:
    Further convinced of the fact that human and democratic rights enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia had given substantial guarantees to the peoples of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to acquire constitution rights in a peaceful manner;
  • Detention procedures

    No specific mention.

  • Media and communication

    No specific mention.

  • Mobility/access

    No specific mention.

  • Protection measures

    No specific mention.

  • Other
    Page 3, Article 4: Right of Return:
    The Parties agree that, as per Article 32 of tbe constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, this agreement calls upon all the people who have left the country because of the past conflicts between the Parties to return to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and make valuable contributions to the on-going development process.

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
    Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic development
    Page 1, Untitled Preamble:
    ...
    Realizing that article 39 of the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has given full right of self determination up to and including secession to all nations, nationalities and peoples of Ethiopia; and full fledged regional government established in the Somali region thereby laying legal and political framework for promoting equitable development and peaceful way of propagating alternative program;

    Page 2-3, Article 2: Constitutional Rights:
    The Parties agree that UWSLF leaders and members shall enjoy the constitutional rights enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia that includes:
    ...
    B. Right to Development.

    Page 3, Article 3: Resettlement and Rehabilitation:
    ...
    2. All members of UWSLF shall have the right to participate in the development process in all its aspects by joining the different institutions at both state and federal levels.

    Page 3, Article 4: Right of Return:
    The Parties agree that, as per Article 32 of tbe constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, this agreement calls upon all the people who have left the country because of the past conflicts between the Parties to return to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and make valuable contributions to the on-going development process.

    Page 3, Article 5: Acceleration of Development:
    Recognizing the cumulative effects of underdevelopment, compounded by the destructive effects of insurgency and inst abi lity in the Somali region, the Parties agree to fully cooperate in enhancing the all round development of the Somali region.
  • 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
    Page 1, Untitled Preamble:
    ...
    Recognizing that the declaration of cease fire was a historic landmark in establishing long lasting peace and stability; and that it paves the way for the further development and advancement in all aspects of life;

    Page 2, Article 1: Article 1 Termination of the State of Insurgency:
    1. The state of insurgency which UWSLF has been conducting in the Somali regional state of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia is hereby definitively terminated and peace is established.
    ...
    4. The Parties agree that both have fulfilled their commitments in compliance with terms of cease fire agreed upon at Djibouti.
  • Police

    No specific mention.

  • Armed forces

    No specific mention.

  • DDR
    Security sector→DDR→Demilitarisation provisions
    Page 3, Article 3: Resettlement and Rehabilitation:
    1. The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia agrees to take appropriate arrangements for the reception and welcoming of the members of the UWSLF by allocating resources to provide for rehabilitation and assistance as well as implementing suitable measures for the members' integration in the society.
    2. All members of UWSLF shall have the right to participate in the development process in all its aspects by joining the different institutions at both state and federal levels.
  • Intelligence services

    No specific mention.

  • Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
    Page 2, Article 1: Article 1 Termination of the State of Insurgency:
    1. The state of insurgency which UWSLF has been conducting in the Somali regional state of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia is hereby definitively terminated and peace is established.
    2. The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia agrees to release the UWSLF members who are in prisons.
    3. The Parties agree that the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia shall be the basis for all rights demanded by the UWSLF.
    4. The Parties agree that both have fulfilled their commitments in compliance with terms of cease fire agreed upon at Djibouti.
    5. ONLF agrees to abide by the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and all other laws of the country.
    6. The ONLF agrees to work together with the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to bring those the then ONLF remaining elements, who are not part of this process, into the peace agreement.

    Page 2-3, Article 2: Constitutional Rights:
    The Parties agree that UWSLF leaders and members shall enjoy the constitutional rights enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia that includes:
    A. Freedom of Religion, Belief and Opinion.
    B. Right to Development.
    C. Thought, Opinion and Expression.
    D. Right to Property.
    E. Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
    F. Rights of Nations, Nationalities and Peoples of Ethiopia, especially the right of self determination up to and including secession according to article 39 of the Ethiopian Constitution.

    Page 3, Article 3: Resettlement and Rehabilitation:
    1. The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia agrees to take appropriate arrangements for the reception and welcoming of the members of the UWSLF by allocating resources to provide for rehabilitation and assistance as well as implementing suitable measures for the members' integration in the society.
    2. All members of UWSLF shall have the right to participate in the development process in all its aspects by joining the different institutions at both state and federal levels.
  • 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
    Page 2, Article 1: Article 1 Termination of the State of Insurgency:
    ...
    2. The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia agrees to release the UWSLF members who are in prisons.
    3. The Parties agree that the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia shall be the basis for all rights demanded by the UWSLF.
  • 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

THE UNITED WESTERN SOMALI LIBERATION FRONT (UWSLF)

ON THE TERMINATION OF THE STATE OF INSURGENCY

The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the United Western Somali Liberation front (UWSLF) hereinafter referred to as the “Parties”,

Firmly convinced of the strategic and comprehensive peace in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia;

Reaffirming the parties’ adherence to the peace terms agreed upon in the first meeting held in Djibouti and the subsequent negotiations and meetings that were held since the declaration of ceasefire between the two parties dated March 2010;

Recognizing that the declaration of cease fire was a historic landmark in establishing long lasting peace and stability;

and that it paves the way for the further development and advancement in all aspects of life;

Further convinced of the fact that human and democratic rights enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia had given substantial guarantees to the peoples of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to acquire constitutional rights in a peaceful manner;

Realizing that article 39 of the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has given full right of self determination up to and including secession to all nations, nationalities and peoples of Ethiopia;

and full fledged regional government is established in the Somali region thereby laying legal and political framework for promoting equitable development and peaceful way of propagating [illegible word]

Noting this agreement as a golden opportunity that will bring about a historical conciliation between the Parties which is a cornerstone for future progress and development that the people are in desperate need;

Inviting other parties concerned to join the peace process that had begun and overwhelmingly welcomed by the people at home and communities in Diaspora;

Have agreed as follows

Article 1

Termination of the state of Insurgency

The state of insurgency which UWSLF has been conducting in the Somali regional state of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia is hereby definitively terminated and peace is established.

The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia agrees to release the UWSLF members who are in prisons.

The Parties agree that the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia shall be the basis for all rights demanded by the UWSLF.

The Parties agree that both have fulfilled their commitments in compliance with terms of ceasefire agreed upon at Djibouti.

UWSLF has agrees to abide by the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and all other laws of the country.

Article 2

Constitutional Rights

The Parties agree that UWSLF leaders and members shall enjoy the constitutional rights enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia that includes:

Freedom of Religion, Belief and Opinion.

Right to Development

Right of Thought, Opinion [illegible].

Right to Property.

Rights of Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples of Ethiopia, especially the right of self determination up to and including secession according to article 39 of the Ethiopian constitution.

Article 3

Resettlement & Rehabilitation

The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia agrees to take appropriate arrangements for the reception and welcoming of the members of the UWSLF by allocating resources to provide for rehabilitation and assistance as well as implementing suitable measures for the members’ integration into the society.

All members of UWSLF shall have the right to participate in the development process in all its aspects by joining the different institutions at both state and federal levels.

Article 4

Right of Return

The Parties agree that, as per Article 32 of the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, this agreement calls upon all the people who have left the country because of the past conflicts between the Parties to return to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and make valuable contributions to the on-going development process.

Article 5

Acceleration of Development

Recognizing the cumulative effects of underdevelopment, compounded by the destructive effects of insurgency and instability in the Somali region, the Parties agree to fully cooperate in enhancing the all round development of the Somali region.

Article 6

Entry into Force

This Agreement shall come into force on the date of its signature and shall remain in force indefinitely.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, duly authorized by their respective authorities, have signed this agreement.

Signed in Addis Ababa on the day 29th day of the month of July in the year [illegible] copies in the English language, both text being equally authentic.

Dr Shiferaw Teklemariam Sheikh Ibrahim Mohamed Hussein

Minister, Ministry of Federal Affairs Chairman, UWSLF

For For

For the Federal Democratic United Western Somali

Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) Liberation Front (UWSLF)