Agreement on the cessation of hostilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina concluded between Gen. Milivoj Petkovic and Gen. Sefer Halilovic on 12 May 1993, in the presene of Lt. Gen. Philippe Morillon and ECMM.HRC Jean-Pierre Thebault

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Country/entity
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Yugoslavia (former)
Region
Europe and Eurasia
Europe and Eurasia
Agreement name
Agreement on the cessation of hostilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina concluded between Gen. Milivoj Petkovic and Gen. Sefer Halilovic on 12 May 1993, in the presene of Lt. Gen. Philippe Morillon and ECMM.HRC Jean-Pierre Thebault
Date
12 May 1993
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
Bosnia peace process
Parties
Gen. Milivoj Petkovic and Gen. Sefer Halilovic
Third parties
Signed in the presence of Lt. Gen. Philippe Morillon and ECMM.HRC Jean-Pierre Thebault
Description
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Agreement document
BA_930512_Agreement on the cessation of hostilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.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 2, Article 5, Return of displaced persons
Both sides will provide all assistance in restoring displaced persons to their own properties or places of residence. Both sides also guarantee the safety and security of displaced persons.
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, Article 1, Freedom of movement
Absolute freedom of movement to be restored and guaranteed, not only for UNPROFOR, ECMM and Humanitarian Aid agencies, but also for all logistic supply and support convoys of both parties on all routes and especially on the routes:
1. Doljani - Mostar - Jablanica - Konijc - Pazaric - Tarcin - Kiseljak - Visoko - Tuzla and
2. Posusje - Prozor - Gornji Vazuf - Travnik - Zenica - Vitez - Busovaca.

Page 2, Article 4, Release of prisoners
Both parties agree to the immediate release of all civilian detainees without any conditions and to be fully completed on 13 May 1993. This will be followed by an exchange of all Prisoners of War. A list of all Prisoners of War will be presented to the International Committee of the Red Cross no later than 1200 hours 13 May 1993.
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
Page 1, Untitled Preamble
Reconfirming also that the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and the protocol additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and elating to the protection of victims of international armed conflicts (Protocol 1) are fully applicable in the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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, Article 1, Freedom of movement
Absolute freedom of movement to be restored and guaranteed, not only for UNPROFOR, ECMM and Humanitarian Aid agencies, but also for all logistic supply and support convoys of both parties on all routes and especially on the routes:
1. Doljani - Mostar - Jablanica - Konijc - Pazaric - Tarcin - Kiseljak - Visoko - Tuzla and
2. Posusje - Prozor - Gornji Vazuf - Travnik - Zenica - Vitez - Busovaca.
Freedom of movement will also be guaranteed for civilians to travel throughout the country. Control of routes will be maintained by civilian police only. Check Points and route patrols will be manned by mixed police units with the assistance of UNCIVPOL who, in case of necessity, will resolve disputes between the police of the two sides. Military units will not exercise any control. On a temporary basis, until the implementation of the Vance Owen Plan, these mixed units will be established in MOSTAR, TRAVNIK and ZENICA after agreement between the existing police forces.
Protection measures
Rights related issues→Protection measures→Protection of groups
Page 1, Preamble

Reconfirming also that the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and the protocol additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and elating to the protection of victims of international armed conflicts (Protocol 1) are fully applicable in the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina have agreed on the following:
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, Article 1, Freedom of movement
Absolute freedom of movement to be restored and guaranteed, not only for UNPROFOR, ECMM and Humanitarian Aid agencies, but also for all logistic supply and support convoys of both parties on all routes and especially on the routes:
1. Doljani - Mostar - Jablanica - Konijc - Pazaric - Tarcin - Kiseljak - Visoko - Tuzla and
2. Posusje - Prozor - Gornji Vazuf - Travnik - Zenica - Vitez - Busovaca.
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
Page 1, Untitled Preamble
Reconfirming that all persons and property should be free from armed attacks and from any other hostile act;

Page 2, Article 5, Return of displaced persons
Both sides will provide all assistance in restoring displaced persons to their own properties or places of residence. Both sides also guarantee the safety and security of displaced persons.
Ceasefire
Security sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provision
[Summary: The agreement is titled as a cessation of hostilities, and provides for withdrawal of troops and other mechanisms to support a ceasefire.]
Police
Page 1, Article 1, Freedom of movement
...Freedom of movement will also be guaranteed for civilians to travel throughout the country. Control of routes will be maintained by civilian police only. Check Points and route patrols will be manned by mixed police units with the assistance of UNCIVPOL who, in case of necessity, will resolve disputes between the police of the two sides. Military units will not exercise any control. On a temporary basis, until the implementation of the Vance Owen Plan, these mixed units will be established in MOSTAR, TRAVNIK and ZENICA after agreement between the existing police forces.
Armed forces
Page 1-2, Article 3, Withdrawal of armed forces
In MOSTAR, all military units will be withdrawn and confined in their barracks; the BiH Army in the Southern Camp and in Konsk Barracks, the HVO units and the HQ of the Operational Zone of South East Herzegovina in the Northern Camp and at the Halidrom. The withdrawal will take place after the deployment of UNPROFOR and by 1200 hours on 13 May 1993. In the area of KOSTAJNICA and KONJIC, HVO units will be deployed in a few villages in the area marked on the attached map. BH Army will withdraw out of this area to their own villages.
DDR
Security sector→DDR→Demilitarisation provisions
Page 1-2, Article 3, Withdrawal of armed forces
In MOSTAR, all military units will be withdrawn and confined in their barracks; the BiH Army in the Southern Camp and in Konsk Barracks, the HVO units and the HQ of the Operational Zone of South East Herzegovina in the Northern Camp and at the Halidrom. The withdrawal will take place after the deployment of UNPROFOR and by 1200 hours on 13 May 1993. In the area of KOSTAJNICA and KONJIC, HVO units will be deployed in a few villages in the area marked on the attached map. BH Army will withdraw out of this area to their own villages.
Intelligence services
No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
Page 1-2, Article 3, Withdrawal of armed forces
In MOSTAR, all military units will be withdrawn and confined in their barracks; the BiH Army in the Southern Camp and in Konsk Barracks, the HVO units and the HQ of the Operational Zone of South East Herzegovina in the Northern Camp and at the Halidrom. The withdrawal will take place after the deployment of UNPROFOR and by 1200 hours on 13 May 1993. In the area of KOSTAJNICA and KONJIC, HVO units will be deployed in a few villages in the area marked on the attached map. BH Army will withdraw out of this area to their own villages.
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
Page 2, Article 4, Release of prisoners
Both parties agree to the immediate release of all civilian detainees without any conditions and to be fully completed on 13 May 1993. This will be followed by an exchange of all Prisoners of War. A list of all Prisoners of War will be presented to the International Committee of the Red Cross no later than 1200 hours 13 May 1993.
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
Page 1, Article 1, Freedom of movement
Absolute freedom of movement to be restored and guaranteed, not only for UNPROFOR, ECMM and Humanitarian Aid agencies, but also for all logistic supply and support convoys of both parties on all routes and especially on the routes:
1. Doljani - Mostar - Jablanica - Konijc - Pazaric - Tarcin - Kiseljak - Visoko - Tuzla and
2. Posusje - Prozor - Gornji Vazuf - Travnik - Zenica - Vitez - Busovaca.
Freedom of movement will also be guaranteed for civilians to travel throughout the country. Control of routes will be maintained by civilian police only. Check Points and route patrols will be manned by mixed police units with the assistance of UNCIVPOL who, in case of necessity, will resolve disputes between the police of the two sides. Military units will not exercise any control. On a temporary basis, until the implementation of the Vance Owen Plan, these mixed units will be established in MOSTAR, TRAVNIK and ZENICA after agreement between the existing police forces.

Page 1, Article 2, Deployment of UNPROFOR
One Company of the Spanish Battalion will be deployed and accommodated in MOSTAR at the airport until more suitable accommodation can be found. The deployment will be on both sides of the NERETVA river. Deployment will begin 1800 hours 12 May 1993. The Company located in JABLANICA will continue to patrol the routes between JABLANICA-TARCIN, JABLANICA-KOSTAJNICA and start patrolling between OSTROZAC-TRUSINA-SEONICA-VRCI. The British Battalion will continue to patrol the route JABLANICA-PROZOR-GORNJI VAKUF.

Page 1-2, Article 3, Withdrawal of armed forces
In MOSTAR, all military units will be withdrawn and confined in their barracks; the BiH Army in the Southern Camp and in Konsk Barracks, the HVO units and the HQ of the Operational Zone of South East Herzegovina in the Northern Camp and at the Halidrom. The withdrawal will take place after the deployment of UNPROFOR and by 1200 hours on 13 May 1993. In the area of KOSTAJNICA and KONJIC, HVO units will be deployed in a few villages in the area marked on the attached map. BH Army will withdraw out of this area to their own villages.

Page 2, Article 6
All areas of dispute will be solved by negotiations by both parties in the presence of UNPROFOR and ECMM.
Enforcement mechanism
No specific mention.
Related cases
No specific mention.
Source
Daniel Bethlehem and Marc Weller (eds.) The 'Yugoslav' Crisis in International Law: General Issues Part 1 (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1997), pp. 624-625

Agreement on the cessation of hostilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina concluded between Gen. Milivoj Petkovic and Gen. Sefer Halilovic on 12 May 93 in the presence of Lt.

Gen. Philippe Morillon and ECMM.HRC Jean-Pierre Thebault

Contracting Parties:

Gen. Sefer Halilovic and Gen. Milivoj Petkovic

Reconfirming their will to establish peace within the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina;

Reconfirming that all persons and property should be free from armed attacks and from any other hostile act;

Reconfirming also that the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and the protocol additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and elating to the protection of victims of international armed conflicts (Protocol 1) are fully applicable in the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina

have agreed on the following:

Article I

Freedom of movement

Absolute freedom of movement to be restored and guaranteed, not only for UNPROFOR, ECMM and Humanitarian Aid agencies, but also for all logistic supply and support convoys of both parties on all routes and especially on the routes:

1. Doljani - Mostar - Jablanica - Konijc - Pazaric - Tarcin - Kiseljak - Visoko - Tuzla and

2. Posusje - Prozor - Gornji Vazuf - Travnik - Zenica - Vitez - Busovaca.

Freedom of movement will also be guaranteed for civilians to travel throughout the country.

Control of routes will be maintained by civilian police only.

Check Points and route patrols will be manned by mixed police units with the assistance of UNCIVPOL who, in case of necessity, will resolve disputes between the police of the two sides.

Military units will not exercise any control.

On a temporary basis, until the implementation of the Vance Owen Plan, these mixed units will be established in MOSTAR, TRAVNIK and ZENICA after agreement between the existing police forces.

Article 2

Deployment of UNPROFOR

One Company of the Spanish Battalion will be deployed and accommodated in MOSTAR at the airport until more suitable accommodation can be found.

The deployment will be on both sides of the NERETVA river.

Deployment will begin 1800 hours 12 May 1993.

The Company located in JABLANICA will continue to patrol the routes between JABLANICA-TARCIN, JABLANICA-KOSTAJNICA and start patrolling between OSTROZAC-TRUSINA-SEONICA-VRCI.

The British Battalion will continue to patrol the route JABLANICA-PROZOR-GORNJI VAKUF.

Article 3

Withdrawal of armed forces

In MOSTAR, all military units will be withdrawn and confined in their barracks;

the BiH Army in the Southern Camp and in Konsk Barracks, the HVO units and the HQ of the Operational Zone of South East Herzegovina in the Northern Camp and at the Halidrom.

The withdrawal will take place after the deployment of UNPROFOR and by 1200 hours on 13 May 1993.

In the area of KOSTAJNICA and KONJIC, HVO units will be deployed in a few villages in the area marked on the attached map.

BH Army will withdraw out of this area to their own villages.

Article 4

Release of prisoners

Both parties agree to the immediate release of all civilian detainees without any conditions and to be fully completed on 13 May 1993.

This will be followed by an exchange of all Prisoners of War.

A list of all Prisoners of War will be presented to the International Committee of the Red Cross no later than 1200 hours 13 May 1993.

Article 5

Return of displaced persons

Both sides will provide all assistance in restoring displaced persons to their own properties or places of residence.

Both sides also guarantee the safety and security of displaced persons.

Article 6

All areas of dispute will be solved by negotiations by both parties in the presence of UNPROFOR and ECMM.

(Signed)

Gen. Sefer Halilovic

Gen Milivoj Petkovic

(Witnessed by)

Lt. Gen. Philippe Morillon, Representative of UNPROFOR

Ambassador Jean-Pierre Thebault, Representative of ECMM

12 May 1993