JNA - Croatia Cease-fire Agreement of September 22

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Country/entity
Croatia
Yugoslavia (former)
Region
Europe and Eurasia
Europe and Eurasia
Agreement name
JNA - Croatia Cease-fire Agreement of September 22
Date
22 Sep 1991
Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement
Yes
Agreement/conflict level
Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( Balkan Conflicts (1991 - 1995) (1998 - 2001) )
Stage
Ceasefire/related
Conflict nature
Government/territory
Peace process
Croatia negotiation process
Parties
Federal Secretary for National Defence General of the Army Veljko Kadijevic; Croatian President Franjo Tudman
Third parties
-
Description
This short agreement provides for an absolute, bilateral ceasefire by the Yugoslav People's Army and the Croatian armed forces. It also provides for supply of amenities to JNA controlled barracks, and to commence negotiations of obligations from the Igalo cease-fire agreement of 17 September 1991.

Agreement document
HR_910922_JNA-Croatia Cease-fire Agreement of September 22.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
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.
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→Socio-economic development
Page 1, Croatian President Franjo Tudman's Order, 2.
The local authorities are to establish normal supply of water, food, electricity and medical requirements to all barracks under the control of Yugoslavia in the territory of the Republic of Croatia.
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, Federal Defence Ministry Announcement
Pursuant to the statement signed at Igalo on 17 September 1991, an arrangement was made with the leadership of the Republic of Croatia at 11:50 hours today to adopt and proclaim mutual orders for an absolute cessation of fire, and of all attacks and movements, at 15:00 hours on 22 September 1991. In this connection, I order all commands, units and institutions of the JNA in the territory of the Republic of Croatia: At 15:00 hours on the day of 22 September 1991 bring to a halt all attacks and movements and ensure an absolute cease-fire.

Page 1, Croatian President Franjo Tudman's Order, 1.
The armed forces of the Republic of Croatia - the forces of the National Guard Corps and of the MUP (interior ministry) - are to suspend all attacks and movements and to establish an absolute cease-fire at 15:00 hours today, 22 September 1991.
Police
No specific mention.
Armed forces
Page 1, Croatian President Franjo Tudman's Order, 1.
The armed forces of the Republic of Croatia - the forces of the National Guard Corps and of the MUP (interior ministry) - are to suspend all attacks and movements and to establish an absolute cease-fire at 15:00 hours today, 22 September 1991.

Page 1, Croatian President Franjo Tudman's Order
...After the implementation of this agreement on a genuine cease-fire, negotiations will be commenced on the discharge of all the obligations stemming from the agreement signed at Igalo on 17 September 1991 and on the disengagement of the armed forces of the SFRY and the Republic of Croatia.
DDR
No specific mention.
Intelligence services
No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
Page 1, Federal Defence Ministry Announcement
Pursuant to the statement signed at Igalo on 17 September 1991, an arrangement was made with the leadership of the Republic of Croatia at 11:50 hours today to adopt and proclaim mutual orders for an absolute cessation of fire, and of all attacks and movements, at 15:00 hours on 22 September 1991. In this connection, I order all commands, units and institutions of the JNA in the territory of the Republic of Croatia: At 15:00 hours on the day of 22 September 1991 bring to a halt all attacks and movements and ensure an absolute cease-fire.

Page 1, Croatian President Franjo Tudman's Order
...After the implementation of this agreement on a genuine cease-fire, negotiations will be commenced on the discharge of all the obligations stemming from the agreement signed at Igalo on 17 September 1991 and on the disengagement of the armed forces of the SFRY and the Republic of Croatia.
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
ICTY Court Records, Milosevic trial exhibit D275.41
http://icr.icty.org/

JNA - CROATIA CEASE-FIRE AGREEMENT OF SEPTEMBER 22

Federal Defence Ministry Announcement

Pursuant to the statement signed at Igalo on 17 September 1991, an arrangement was made with the leadership of the Republic of Croatia at 11:50 hours today to adopt and proclaim mutual orders for an absolute cessation of fire, and of all attacks and movements, at 15:00 hours on 22 September 1991.

In this connection, I order all commands, units and institutions of the JNA in the territory of the Republic of Croatia:

At 15:00 hours on the day of 22 September 1991 bring to a halt all attacks and movements and ensure an absolute cease-fire.

Federal Secretary for National Defence General of the Army Veljko Kadijevic.

Croatian President Franjo Tudman's Order

1. The armed forces of the Republic of Croatia - the forces of the National Guard Corps and of the MUP (interior ministry) - are to suspend all attacks and movements and to establish an absolute cease-fire at 15:00 hours today, 22 September 1991.

2. The local authorities are to establish normal supply of water, food, electricity and medical requirements to all barracks under the control of Yugoslavia in the territory of the Republic of Croatia.

After the implementation of this agreement on a genuine cease-fire, negotiations will be commenced on the discharge of all the obligations stemming from the agreement signed at Igalo on 17 September 1991 and on the disengagement of the armed forces of the SFRY and the Republic of Croatia.