'Hudna’ (truce) of al-Zabadani, Kefriyya and al-Fu’aa
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'Hudna’ (truce) of al-Zabadani, Kefriyya and al-Fu’aaDate
20 Sep 2015Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreedInterim arrangement
YesAgreement/conflict level
Intrastate/local conflict ( )Stage
Ceasefire/relatedConflict nature
GovernmentPeace process
Intra-Syrian Process (state/non-state)Parties
Syrian Armed Forces/Hezbollah and Syrian rebel factions fighting under the banner of Jaysh al-FatahThird parties
-Description
Short truce 'hudna' agreement between the Syrian Armed Forces/Hezbollah and Syrian rebel factions fighting under the banner of Jaysh al-Fatah allowing for the civilian evacuation Kefriyya and al-Fu’aa near Idlib. In return rebel fighters would leave Al-Zabadani and surrender medium and heavy arms to the regime. The regime would also release 500 rebel fighters.
Agreement document
Agreement document (original language)
Groups
- Children/youthGroups→Children/youth→SubstantivePage 1,
... 6. Those desiring to evacuate among women and children under the age of 18 and men over the age of 50 from al-Fuʿaa and Kifrayā cannot number more than 10,000 Syrian citizens.
Page 1,
... 8. Pledge and commit to release 500 detainees from state prisons after the completion of the first phase. In the second phase, discussions [will] begin to break this number down to 325 women, 25 juveniles, and 150 men arrested before the 1 July 2015 [to undertaken] without adherence to specific names or areas.
Page 2,
... 20. After withdrawal of the total number who will leave al-Fuʿaa and Kifrayā (women, children, elderly and the wounded), and al-Zabadānī (wounded, weapons bearers and families), the batch of people from the two areas will determined in proportion to the specified numbers. Mūrak point will be the exchange point in both directions. - Disabled persons
No specific mention.
- Elderly/ageGroups→Elderly/age→SubstantivePage 1,
... 6. Those desiring to evacuate among women and children under the age of 18 and men over the age of 50 from al-Fuʿaa and Kifrayā cannot number more than 10,000 Syrian citizens.
Page 2,
... 20. After withdrawal of the total number who will leave al-Fuʿaa and Kifrayā (women, children, elderly and the wounded), and al-Zabadānī (wounded, weapons bearers and families), the batch of people from the two areas will determined in proportion to the specified numbers. Mūrak point will be the exchange point in both directions. - 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 personsGroups→Refugees/displaced persons→Substantive[Summary] Agreement allows for the evacuation of 10,000 Syrians from al-Zabadani and surrounding districts to Idlib, which includes women, children, fighters bearing light arms, the wounded and men over the age of 50.
Page 1,
... 5. The Iranian and Lebanese governments endeavour to remove families in al-Zabadanī escaping on illegal routes to Lebanon and repatriate them directly to Syria or Turkey on the condition that there are no more than 40-50 families, and that it is done during the first phase.
Page 2,
... 16. It is agreed that the point of reception and handling of those entering or leaving the area of Idlib is the town of Mūrak. For al-Zabadānī the point [of entry/exit] is reached through the liaison officers of both sides.
Page 2,
... 20. After withdrawal of the total number who will leave al-Fuʿaa and Kifrayā (women, children, elderly and the wounded), and al-Zabadānī (wounded, weapons bearers and families), the batch of people from the two areas will determined in proportion to the specified numbers. Mūrak point will be the exchange point in both directions. - Social class
No specific mention.
Gender
- Women, girls and genderPage 1,
... 6. Those desiring to evacuate among women and children under the age of 18 and men over the age of 50 from al-Fuʿaa and Kifrayā cannot number more than 10,000 Syrian citizens.
Page 1,
... 8. Pledge and commit to release 500 detainees from state prisons after the completion of the first phase. In the second phase, discussions [will] begin to break this number down to 325 women, 25 juveniles, and 150 men arrested before the 1 July 2015 [to undertaken] without adherence to specific names or areas.
Page 2,
... 20. After withdrawal of the total number who will leave al-Fuʿaa and Kifrayā (women, children, elderly and the wounded), and al-Zabadānī (wounded, weapons bearers and families), the batch of people from the two areas will determined in proportion to the specified numbers. Mūrak point will be the exchange point in both directions. - Men and boysGender→Men and boys→Gender neutral wordingPage 1,
... 6. Those desiring to evacuate among women and children under the age of 18 and men over the age of 50 from al-Fuʿaa and Kifrayā cannot number more than 10,000 Syrian citizens.
Page 1,
... 8. Pledge and commit to release 500 detainees from state prisons after the completion of the first phase. In the second phase, discussions [will] begin to break this number down to 325 women, 25 juveniles, and 150 men arrested before the 1 July 2015 [to undertaken] without adherence to specific names or areas. - LGBTI
No specific mention.
- FamilyPage 1,
... 3. The departure of all fighters from the town of al-Zabadānī who want to leave with their families from the al-Zabadānī area.
Page 1,
... 4. The only destination for all wanting to leave al-Zabadānī (gunmen, the wounded, families) is Idlib.
Page 1,
... 5. The Iranian and Lebanese governments endeavour to remove families in al-Zabadanī escaping on illegal routes to Lebanon and repatriate them directly to Syria or Turkey on the condition that there are no more than 40-50 families, and that it is done during the first phase.
Page 2,
... 19. The families of militants in al-Zabadānī who wish to leave, these are included in all families that wish to leave that are located in al-Zabadānī, Madhayya, Baqīn and Sirghayya.
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 societyPage 2,
... 18. This agreement does not include the departure of militants in Madhayya, but it permits the evacuation of the precariously wounded that cannot be treated in Madhayya and this is determined by the Red Crescent under the auspices of the United Nations. - 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/accessPage 1,
... 11. The truce, in addition to the ceasefire, also includes an end to the hostility [aimed at] closing the humanitarian corridor to al-Fuʿaa and Kifrayā, or the closure of passages to Madhayya, Baqīn and Sirghayya. - 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 GuaranteesPage 2,
... 15. All parties will ensure security and smooth progress of work within the areas of their control. - CeasefireSecurity sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provision[Summary] Agreement is a ceasefire agreement
Page 1,
1. This agreement, including the first stage, will be effective immediately after the agreement is signed and the second phase precedes immediately following the first stage.
Page 1,
2. The areas that are covered by the ceasefire in the beginning, and later by the hudnah [are]:
a. South: al-Zabadānī, Madhayya, Baqīn, Sirghayya, and the surrounding military zone.
b. North: al-Fuʿaa, Kifrayā, Banīsh, Taftanāz, Taʿum, Maʿrat Masrayn, Idlib City, Ram Hamdan, Zirdana Shalakh.
Page 1,
... 9. At the zero hour [this] ceasefire will be entered into force, and [will] begin with the undertaking of the first phase.
Page 1,
... 10. [This] ceasefire agreement includes the following stipulations, necessary for both sides:
a. The cessation of all military operations and a ceasefire inside the areas of the truce, [as well as] outside of them.
b. The cessation of war planes and helicopters, including the dropping of aid from helicopters.
c. The cessation of any improvements to bunkers and housing on the frontline.
d. The cessation of any advancement in buffer zones between the contact lines.
Page 1,
... 11. The truce, in addition to the ceasefire, also includes an end to the hostility [aimed at] closing the humanitarian corridor to al-Fuʿaa and Kifrayā, or the closure of passages to Madhayya, Baqīn and Sirghayya.
Page 2,
... 13. The destruction of heavy weapons in al-Zabadānī.
Page 2,
... 17. Within 48 hours of the time the above points are approved, logistical preparations for the implementation of the agreement will begin. - Police
No specific mention.
- Armed forces[Summary] Ceasefire provisions provides clauses that include the National Syrian Army. See ceasefire.
- DDR
No specific mention.
- Intelligence services
No specific mention.
- Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces[Summary] Ceasefire provisions provides clauses that include the Syrian opposition forces. See ceasefire.
Page 1,
... 3. The departure of all fighters from the town of al-Zabadānī who want to leave with their families from the al-Zabadānī area.
Page 1,
... 4. The only destination for all wanting to leave al-Zabadānī (gunmen, the wounded, families) is Idlib.
Page 1-2,
... 12. The departure of militants from al-Zabadānī with an individual light weapon, backpacks and one shoulder bag (that does not contain weapons or ammunition). Individual light arms include one personal pistol and one of the following: rifles of all kinds, sniper rifles of all kinds, PK machine guns and rocket propelled grenade launchers.
Page 2,
... 18. This agreement does not include the departure of militants in Madhayya, but it permits the evacuation of the precariously wounded that cannot be treated in Madhayya and this is determined by the Red Crescent under the auspices of the United Nations. - 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 releasePage 1,
... 8. Pledge and commit to release 500 detainees from state prisons after the completion of the first phase. In the second phase, discussions [will] begin to break this number down to 325 women, 25 juveniles, and 150 men arrested before the 1 July 2015 [to undertaken] without adherence to specific names or areas.
Page 2,
... 23. At the end of the first phase, the second phase will begin which includes the release of 500 detainees and prisoners and demonstrating the truce for [a period] of six months in the areas mentioned in Article 2. The details of the truce and the adjustment of its mechanism will be discussed during a face-to-face meeting. - 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/similarPage 2,
... 14. The agreement will be implemented under the auspices, supervision and in the presence of the United Nations. - Enforcement mechanismPage 2,
... 22. A working group will be formed including delegates from the United Nations, Iran and from the militant [organisations] to be considered an authority to follow up on the implementation of the agreement and resolve any problems that may arise. The UN and Iranian delegates will reside in Damascus and will communicate with the militant [organisation's] delegates.
Page 2,
... 23. At the end of the first phase, the second phase will begin which includes the release of 500 detainees and prisoners and demonstrating the truce for [a period] of six months in the areas mentioned in Article 2. The details of the truce and the adjustment of its mechanism will be discussed during a face-to-face meeting. - Related cases
No specific mention.
- SourceLebanon 24; http://www.lebanon24.com/articles/1442775358414697000/
Truce of al-Zabadānī, Kifrayā and al-Fuʿaa
20 September 2015
1. This agreement, including the first stage, will be effective immediately after the agreement is signed and the second phase precedes immediately following the first stage.
2. The areas that are covered by the ceasefire in the beginning, and later by the hudnah [are]:
a. South:
al-Zabadānī, Madhayya, Baqīn, Sirghayya, and the surrounding military zone.
b. North:
al-Fuʿaa, Kifrayā, Banīsh, Taftanāz, Taʿum, Maʿrat Masrayn, Idlib City, Ram Hamdan, Zirdana Shalakh.
3. The departure of all fighters from the town of al-Zabadānī who want to leave with their families from the al-Zabadānī area.
4. The only destination for all wanting to leave al-Zabadānī (gunmen, the wounded, families) is Idlib.
5. The Iranian and Lebanese governments endeavour to remove families in al-Zabadanī escaping on illegal routes to Lebanon and repatriate them directly to Syria or Turkey on the condition that there are no more than 40-50 families, and that it is done during the first phase.
6. Those desiring to evacuate among women and children under the age of 18 and men over the age of 50 from al-Fuʿaa and Kifrayā cannot number more than 10,000 Syrian citizens.
7. The complete evacuation of wounded being treated in al-Fuʿaa and Kifrayā taking into consideration those treated in al-Fuʿaa and Kifrayā do not exceed [the stated] 10,000.
8. Pledge and commit to release 500 detainees from state prisons after the completion of the first phase.
In the second phase, discussions [will] begin to break this number down to 325 women, 25 juveniles, and 150 men arrested before the 1 July 2015 [to undertaken] without adherence to specific names or areas.
9. At the zero hour [this] ceasefire will be entered into force, and [will] begin with the undertaking of the first phase.
10. [
This] ceasefire agreement includes the following stipulations, necessary for both sides:
a. The cessation of all military operations and a ceasefire inside the areas of the truce, [as well as] outside of them.
b. The cessation of war planes and helicopters, including the dropping of aid from helicopters.
c. The cessation of any improvements to bunkers and housing on the frontline.
d. The cessation of any advancement in buffer zones between the contact lines.
11. The truce, in addition to the ceasefire, also includes an end to the hostility [aimed at] closing the humanitarian corridor to al-Fuʿaa and Kifrayā, or the closure of passages to Madhayya, Baqīn and Sirghayya.
12. The departure of militants from al-Zabadānī with an individual light weapon, backpacks and one shoulder bag (that does not contain weapons or ammunition).
Individual light arms include one personal pistol and one of the following:
rifles of all kinds, sniper rifles of all kinds, PK machine guns and rocket propelled grenade launchers.
13. The destruction of heavy weapons in al-Zabadānī.
14. The agreement will be implemented under the auspices, supervision and in the presence of the United Nations.
15. All parties will ensure security and smooth progress of work within the areas of their control.
16. It is agreed that the point of reception and handling of those entering or leaving the area of Idlib is the town of Mūrak.
For al-Zabadānī the point [of entry/exit] is reached through the liaison officers of both sides.
17. Within 48 hours of the time the above points are approved, logistical preparations for the implementation of the agreement will begin.
18. This agreement does not include the departure of militants in Madhayya, but it permits the evacuation of the precariously wounded that cannot be treated in Madhayya and this is determined by the Red Crescent under the auspices of the United Nations.
19. The families of militants in al-Zabadānī who wish to leave, these are included in all families that wish to leave that are located in al-Zabadānī, Madhayya, Baqīn and Sirghayya.
20. After withdrawal of the total number who will leave al-Fuʿaa and Kifrayā (women, children, elderly and the wounded), and al-Zabadānī (wounded, weapons bearers and families), the batch of people from the two areas will determined in proportion to the specified numbers.
Mūrak point will be the exchange point in both directions.
21. Medical teams will enter al-Fuʿaa and Kifrayā (determined by the United Nations) to identify the wounded who can be treated in al-Fuʿaa and Kifrayā and wish to be among the 10,000 that leave.
22. A working group will be formed including delegates from the United Nations, Iran and from the militant [organisations] to be considered an authority to follow up on the implementation of the agreement and resolve any problems that may arise.
The UN and Iranian delegates will reside in Damascus and will communicate with the militant [organisation's] delegates.
23. At the end of the first phase, the second phase will begin which includes the release of 500 detainees and prisoners and demonstrating the truce for [a period] of six months in the areas mentioned in Article 2.
The details of the truce and the adjustment of its mechanism will be discussed during a face-to-face meeting.