Text of the agreement signed at London on 17 July 1992 by Mr. Boban, Dr. Karadzic and Dr. Silajdzic
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Europe and EurasiaAgreement name
Text of the agreement signed at London on 17 July 1992 by Mr. Boban, Dr. Karadzic and Dr. SilajdzicDate
17 Jul 1992Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreedInterim arrangement
YesAgreement/conflict level
Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( )Stage
Ceasefire/relatedConflict nature
Government/territoryPeace process
Bosnia peace processParties
Mr. Boban; Dr. Karadzic; Dr. SilajdzicThird parties
-Description
This short agreement provides for a 14 day ceasefire across the whole territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It also requests international supervision of heavy weapons, and commits to facilitating refugee return and civilian freedom of movement.
Agreement document
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 personsGroups→Refugees/displaced persons→RhetoricalPage 1, paragraph 3
We agree that all refugees will be permitted to return to the places from which they have been expelled and that civilians who are caught up in or trapped by the military situation, will be given freedom of movement. - 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.
- ConstitutionGovernance→Constitution→Constitutional reform/makingPage 1, paragraph 4
We welcome the decision of Lord Carrington that the talks on future constitutional arrangements for Bosnia and Herzegovina will resume in London on 27 July 1992. This agreement does not prejudice the final outcome of the talks.
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, paragraph 3
We agree that all refugees will be permitted to return to the places from which they have been expelled and that civilians who are caught up in or trapped by the military situation, will be given freedom of movement. - 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.
- CeasefireSecurity sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provisionPage 1, paragraph 1
We hereby agree to a cease-fire, effective from 1800 on Sunday, 19 July 1992, throughout the entire territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The cease-fire will continue for a period of 14 days. During this time, all parties undertake to explore measures for strengthening the cease-fire in the longer term. In addition, all parties agree to observe a strict commitment not to initiate fire of any sort, even in response to provocation.
Page 1, paragraph 2
We also agree to declare and place under international supervision all heavy weapons (combat aircraft, armour, artillery, mortars, rocket-launchers, etc.). We ask the Security Council of the United Nations to make arrangements for this supervision. This request is fully endorsed by the Chairman of the EC Peace Conference. - Police
No specific mention.
- Armed forces
No specific mention.
- DDR
No specific mention.
- Intelligence services
No specific mention.
- Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
No specific mention.
- 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/similarPage 1, paragraph 2
We also agree to declare and place under international supervision all heavy weapons (combat aircraft, armour, artillery, mortars, rocket-launchers, etc.). We ask the Security Council of the United Nations to make arrangements for this supervision. This request is fully endorsed by the Chairman of the EC Peace Conference. - Enforcement mechanism
No specific mention.
- Related cases
No specific mention.
- SourceLetter dated 92/07/17 from the Permanent Representatives of Belgium, France and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, (S/24305), Annex
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Text of the agreement signed at London on 17 July 1992 by Mr. Boban, Dr, Kadradzic and Dr. Silajdzic
We hereby agree to a cease-fire, effective from 1800 on Sunday, 19 Jul y 1992, throughout the entire territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The
cease-fire will continue for a period of 14 days.
During this time, all parties undertake to explore measures for strengthening the cease-fire in the
longer term .
In addition, all parties agree to observe a strict commitment not to initiate fire of any sort, even in response to provocation.
We also agree to declare and place under international supervision all heavy weapons (combat aircraft, armour, artillery, mortars, rocket-launchers,
etc.).
We ask the Security Council of the United Nations to make arrangements for this supervision.
This request is fully endorsed by the Chairman of the EC Peace Conference.
We agree that all refugees will be permitted to return to the places from which they have been expelled and that civilians who are caught up in or
trapped by the military situation, will be given freedom of movement.
We welcome the decision of Lord Carrington that the talks on future constitutional arrangements for Bosnia and Herzegovina will resume in London
on 27 July 1992.
This agreement does not prejudice the final outcome of the talks.