Agreement on UNPROFOR Control of 'Medak Pocket'

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Country/entity
Croatia
Yugoslavia (former)
Region
Europe and Eurasia
Europe and Eurasia
Agreement name
Agreement on UNPROFOR Control of 'Medak Pocket'
Date
15 Sep 1993
Agreement status
Status unclear
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
Croatian Representative (signature illegible); Serb Representative (unsigned)
Third parties
Copy includes space for UNPROFOR witness, UNPROFOR did subsequently take control of Medak Pocket
Description
This short agreement outlines details of how UNPROFOR will take over control of the territory of the contested 'Medak Pocket', and provides for a general cease-fire and withdrawal of Croatian Forces.

Agreement document
HR_930915_AgreementUNPROFORcontrolMedakPocket.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
Page 1, 5.
Upon the deployment of UNPROFOR areas vacated by the Croatian forces, UNPROFOR will make it possible for representatives of UNHCR and the ICRC to enter the area.
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
Page 1, 3.
UNPROFOR forces will begin to deploy on to and take over the Serb positions at 1200hrs 15 Sep 93. UNPROFOR will occupy the territory left by Croatian forces up to the line of separation existing before 9 Sep 93. Both sides will grant freedom of movement to UNPROFOR for this operation and associated actions.
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
Page 1, 1.
Both sides declare a general cease-fire from 1200hrs 15 September 1993. Both sides agree not to hinder the implementation of this agreement.

Page 1, 6.
Negotiations for a lasting cease-fire with UN mediation will resume 48 hours after UNPROFOR assumes control of the area.
Police
No specific mention.
Armed forces
Page 1, 2.
Croatian forces will leave the territory entered on 9 Sep 93. Redeployment will commence at 1400hrs 15 Sep 93 and will be completed at 1900hrs the same day.
DDR
No specific mention.
Intelligence services
No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
Page 1, 3.
UNPROFOR forces will begin to deploy on to and take over the Serb positions at 1200hrs 15 Sep 93. UNPROFOR will occupy the territory left by Croatian forces up to the line of separation existing before 9 Sep 93. Both sides will grant freedom of movement to UNPROFOR for this operation and associated actions.

Page 1, 4.
UNPROFOR will ensure that no Serb armed forces or armed individuals occupy the area vacated by the Croatian forces, and will ensure the control of these areas.
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
Copy includes space for UNPROFOR witness, searching for signed copy as UNPROFOR did take control of Medak Pocket
Other international signatory
No specific mention.
Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar
Page 1, 3.
UNPROFOR forces will begin to deploy on to and take over the Serb positions at 1200hrs 15 Sep 93. UNPROFOR will occupy the territory left by Croatian forces up to the line of separation existing before 9 Sep 93. Both sides will grant freedom of movement to UNPROFOR for this operation and associated actions.

Page 1, 4.
UNPROFOR will ensure that no Serb armed forces or armed individuals occupy the area vacated by the Croatian forces, and will ensure the control of these areas.

Page 1, 5.
Upon the deployment of UNPROFOR areas vacated by the Croatian forces, UNPROFOR will make it possible for representatives of UNHCR and the ICRC to enter the area.
Enforcement mechanism
No specific mention.
Related cases
No specific mention.
Source
M. Medjimorec, The Medak Pocket, Picture 22, p. 233

AGREEMENT ON UNPROFOR CONTROL OF “MEDAK POCKET”

1. Both sides declare a general cease-fire from 1200hrs 15 September 1993.

Both sides agree not to hinder the implementation of this agreement.

2. Croatian forces will leave the territory entered on 9 Sep 93.

Redeployment will commence at 1400hrs 15 Sep 93 and will be completed at 1900hrs the same day.

3. UNPROFOR forces will begin to deploy on to and take over the Serb positions at 1200hrs 15 Sep 93.

UNPROFOR will occupy the territory left by Croatian forces up to the line of separation existing before 9 Sep 93.

Both sides will grant freedom of movement to UNPROFOR for this operation and associated actions.

4. UNPROFOR will ensure that no Serb armed forces or armed individuals occupy the area vacated by the Croatian forces, and will ensure the control of these areas.

5. Upon the deployment of UNPROFOR areas vacated by the Croatian forces, UNPROFOR will make it possible for representatives of UNHCR and the ICRC to enter the area.

6. Negotiations for a lasting cease-fire with UN mediation will resume 48 hours after UNPROFOR assumes control of the area.