Third Meeting of the Joint Forum, Switzerland, 23-24 September 2000

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Country/entity
Indonesia
Aceh
Region
Asia and Pacific
Asia and Pacific
Agreement name
Third Meeting of the Joint Forum, Switzerland, 23-24 September 2000
Date
24 Sep 2000
Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement
Yes
Agreement/conflict level
Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( Indonesian Conflicts (1976 - ) )
Stage
Pre-negotiation/process
Conflict nature
Government/territory
Peace process
Indonesia-Aceh peace process
Parties
appointed representatives from the Joint Committee on Humanitarian Action (JCHA), the Joint Committee on Security Modalities (JCSM)
Third parties
Facilitator: Henry Dunant Centre (signatory)
Description
Parties commit to extend humanitarian pause and to conduct negotiations during this new phase.

Agreement document
ID_000924_Third Meeting of the Joint Forum, Switzerland, 23-24 September 2000.pdf | Download PDF

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
Groups→Refugees/displaced persons→Rhetorical
Page 1, II. Directives
A. Directives made in relation to the Joint Committee on Humanitarian Action
3. The Joint Forum welcomes and encourages integrated action between the JCHA and JCSM on the issue of lDPs, especially with regards to secure return to their homes.

Page 2, II. Directives
... D. Extension of the Humanitarian Pause
1. The parties to the Joint Forum reaffirm their commitment not to use IDPs for political gain and for that purpose they resolve to the early and safe return of the IDPs to their homes, and to prevent any new exodus o f IDPs. in this context they instruct the Joint Committees and Monitoring Teams, as a matter of priority, to take all necessary actions for this objective to be speedily realised.
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, II. Directives
A. Directives made in relation to the Joint Committee on Humanitarian Action
... 6. The Joint Forum encourages the JCHA to extend its work to the districts of Aceh, in particular to coordinate with all relevant stakeholders in order to support the delivery of humanitarian assistance.
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
Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Humanitarian assistance
Page 1, II. Directives
 A. Directives made in relation to the Joint Committee on Humanitarian Action
2. Joint Forum strongly urges the JCHA to apply, as a matter of urgency, the agreed stamp of guarantee to all aid coordinated through the committee.

Page 1, II. Directives
A. Directives made in relation to the Joint Committee on Humanitarian Action
... 4. The Joint Forum urges international donors to provide humanitarian assistance through the United Nations Development Programme Trust Fund and other recognised mechanisms.

Page 1, II. Directives
A. Directives made in relation to the Joint Committee on Humanitarian Action
... 5. The Joint Forum urges the JCHA and the interim Governor of Aceh to work closely together to facilitate the coordination and delivery of humanitarian assistance from the Government of the Republic of Indonesia.

Page 1, II. Directives
A. Directives made in relation to the Joint Committee on Humanitarian Action
... 6. The Joint Forum encourages the JCHA to extend its work to the districts of Aceh, in particular to coordinate with all relevant stakeholders in order to support the delivery of humanitarian assistance.
National economic plan
No specific mention.
Natural resources
No specific mention.
International funds
Page 1:
4. The Joint Forum urges international donors to provide humanitarian assistance through the United Nations Development Programme Trust Fund and other recognised mechanisms.
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 1, II. Directives
A. Directives made in relation to the Joint Committee on Humanitarian Action
7. The Joint Forum deplores all attacks on any humanitarian workers.

Page 2, II. Directives
... C. Directives made in relation to the Monitoring Team for Security Modalities
... 2. The Joint Forum restates its commitment to ensure the security and safety of the members of the Monitoring Teams.

Page 3, II. Directives
... D. Extension of the Humanitarian Pause
... 3. The Leadership of the Free Aceh Movement condemns any intimidation and victimisation of local Government by any party. Actions will be taken in this regard.
Ceasefire
Security sector→Ceasefire→General commitments
Page 2, II. Directives
... B. Directives made in relation to the Joint Committee on Security Modalities
... 4. The Joint Forum agrees that the JCSM in Banda Aceh be strengthened by increasing the number of staff to a maximum of 8 (eight) from each side.

Page 2, II. Directives
... C. Directives made in relation to the Monitoring Team for Security Modalities
1. The Joint Forum accepts the proposed format (Section E, 4) submitted in the Report of the Monitoring Team for Security Modalities regarding its functions and status.

Page 2, II. Directives
... C. Directives made in relation to the Monitoring Team for Security Modalities
... 3. The Joint Forum agrees to the expansion plan submitted in the Monitoring Team Report (Section C) to this Joint Forum. Both parties agree that the expansion plan should begin in the priority areas ofNorth Aceh, East Aceh, South Aceh and Pidie.

Page 2, II. Directives
... C. Directives made in relation to the Monitoring Team for Security Modalities
... 4. The Joint Forum agrees that appropriate training in Aceh be made available to the Monitoring Teams in order to provide them with the necessary skills to carry out their functions more effectively.
Police
Page 2, II. Directives
... B. Directives made in relation to the Joint Committee on Security Modalities
1. The Joint Forum recognises that the issue of normal police function is central to the success of the Humanitarian Pause. in the spirit and context of the Joint Understanding it is recognised that these functions should continue to be carried out by the Republic of Indonesia Police.

Page 2, II. Directives
... B. Directives made in relation to the Joint Committee on Security Modalities
... 3. The Joint Forum accepts all the recommendations made in the JSCM Report (Section il, 6, c)) regarding policing principles.
Armed forces
No specific mention.
DDR
No specific mention.
Intelligence services
No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
Page 3, II. Directives
... D. Extension of the Humanitarian Pause
... 3. The Leadership of the Free Aceh Movement condemns any intimidation and victimisation of local Government by any party. Actions will be taken in this regard.
Withdrawal of foreign forces
No specific mention.
Corruption
Page 3, II. Directives
... D. Extension of the Humanitarian Pause
... 2. The Leadership of the Free Aceh Movement reconfirms its opposition to extortion by any party and encourages any person approached in this manner to immediately report to the Monitoring Team on Security Modalities.
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
Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue. On file with author.

I. Preamble

Third Meeting of the Joint Forum Switzerland, 23-24 September 2000

Directive No.

At its third meeting on 23-24 September 2000 in Switzerland, the Joint Forum expressed its appreciation for the continued understanding and willingness of all members to continue to engage in discussions.

in this meeting, the appointed representatives from the two Joint Committees and the Monitoring Team on Security Modalities participated in the meeting as resource persons.

The Joint Forum expressed again its appreciation for the continued efforts and work of the Joint Committee on Humanitarian Action (JCHA), the Joint Committee on Security Modalities (JCSM) and the Monitoring Teams.

II. Directives

A. Directives made in relation to the Joint Committee on Humanitarian Action

1. The Joint Forum welcomes the report of the JCHA and commends the members on progress made since the last Joint Forum meeting.

2. Joint Forum strongly urges the JCHA to apply, asa matter of urgency, the agreed stamp of guarantee to all aid coordinated through the committee.

3. The Joint Forum welcomes and encourages integrated action between the JCHA and JCSM on the issue of lDPs, especially with regards to secure return to their homes.

4. The Joint Forum urges international donors to provide humanitarian assistance through the United Nations Development Programme Trust Fund and other recognised mechanisms.

5. The Joint Forum urges the JCHA and the interim Governor of Aceh to work closely together to facilitate the coordination and delivery of humanitarian assistance from the Government of the Republic of Indonesia.

6. The Joint Forum encourages the JCHA to extend its work to the districts of Aceh, in particular to coordinate with all relevant stakeholders in order to support the delivery of humanitarian assistance.

7. The Joint Forum deplores all attacks on any humanitarian workers.

B. Directives made in relation to the Joint Committee on Security Modalities

1. The Joint Forum recognises that the issue of normal police function is central to the success of the Humanitarian Pause.

in the spirit and context of the Joint Understanding it is recognised that these functions should continue to be carried out by the Republic of Indonesia Police.

2. The Joint Forum recognises that the Joint Understanding may be amended in the future as a result of substantive negotiations between the two parties.

However, improvements at this stage are being made within the context of the existing agreements in the Joint Understanding.

3. The Joint Forum accepts all the recommendations made in the JSCM Report (Section il, 6, c)) regarding policing principles.

4. The Joint Forum agrees that the JCSM in Banda Aceh be strengthened by increasing the number of staff to a maximum of 8 (eight) from each side.

C. Directives made in relation to the Monitoring Team for Security Modalities

1. The Joint Forum accepts the proposed format (Section E, 4) submitted in the Report of the Monitoring Team for Security Modalities regarding its functions and status.

2. The Joint Forum restates its commitment to ensure the security and safety of the members of the Monitoring Teams.

3. The Joint Forum agrees to the expansion plan submitted in the Monitoring Team Report (Section C) to this Joint Forum.

Both parties agree that the expansion plan should begin in the priority areas ofNorth Aceh, East Aceh, South Aceh and Pidie.

4. The Joint Forum agrees that appropriate training in Aceh be made available to the Monitoring Teams in order to provide them with the necessary skills to carry out their functions more effectively.

D. Extension of the Humanitarian Pause

1. The parties to the Joint Forum reaffirm their commitment not to use IDPs for political gain and for that purpose they resolve to the early and safe return of the IDPs to their homes, and to prevent any new exodus o f IDPs.

in this context they instruct the Joint Committees and Monitoring Teams, as a matter of priority, to take all necessary actions for this objective to be speedily realised.

2. The Leadership of the Free Aceh Movement reconfirms its opposition to extortion by any party and encourages any person approached in this manner to immediately report to the Monitoring Team on Security Modalities.

3. The Leadership of the Free Aceh Movement condemns any intimidation and victimisation of local Government by any party.

Actions will be taken in this regard.

4. The parties to the Joint Understanding agree to the extension of the 1

Humanitarian Pause to January l 5 h 2001.

5. During this second phase of the Humanitarian Pause, the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement agree to enter into exploratory talks in order to arrive at a lasting and comprehensive political solution for Aceh.