Peace Accord (Ceasefire at Camp Pleso)

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Country/entity: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Yugoslavia (former)
Region: Europe and Eurasia
Agreement name: Peace Accord (Ceasefire at Camp Pleso)
Date: 23 Feb 1994
Agreement status: Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement: Yes
Agreement/conflict level: Intrastate/intrastate conflict
Stage: Ceasefire/related
Conflict nature: Government/territory
Peace process: Bosnia peace process
Parties: Commander-in-Chief of the Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina, General Rasim Delic; Chief of Staff of the Croatian Defence Council, General Ante Roso.
Third parties: The meeting was hosted by the Force Commander, General Jean Cot. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Yasushi Akashi, and the Commander of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Command, Lieutenant-General Sir Micheal Rose, signed as witnesses.
Description: This short agreement provides for a ceasefire involving the immediate and total cessation of hostilities. The appendix provides for the opening of UNPROFOR routes for humanitarian aid and civilian access, prisoner release facilitated by the ICRC and the restoration of utilities.

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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 2, Appendix, 1.
The following are to be accomplished in order of priority:
...
(c) The opening of camps, the release of prisoners and the exchange of bodies, with the assistance of such organizations as the International Committee of the Red Cross.
(d) The unhindered and equitable distribution of humanitarian aid, including fuel oils, by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
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 2, Appendix, 1.
The following are to be accomplished in order of priority:
(a) The opening of the following specified routes for convoys of humanitarian aid and of the United Nations Protection Force, commercial traffic and the passage of civilians, especially but not exclusively between: Zenica-Stari Vitez; Mostar-Jablanica-Konjic-Sarajevo; Kiseljak-Vares; Kiseljak-Bilalovac-Busovaca
(b) The only checkpoints on such routes are to be under the control of UNPROFOR, but may be manned jointly.
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→Humanitarian assistance
Page 2, Appendix, 1.
The following are to be accomplished in order of priority:
(a) The opening of the following specified routes for convoys of humanitarian aid and of the United Nations Protection Force, commercial traffic and the passage of civilians, especially but not exclusively between: Zenica-Stari Vitez; Mostar-Jablanica-Konjic-Sarajevo; Kiseljak-Vares; Kiseljak-Bilalovac-Busovaca
...
(d) The unhindered and equitable distribution of humanitarian aid, including fuel oils, by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
(e) Restoration of utilities.
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.
A cease-fire involving the immediate and total cessation of hostilities with effect from 1200A hours on 25 February 1994, including the following elements: no further offensive actions or attacks; the cessation of all forms of propaganda by one party against the other; and lines of contact and positions to remain fixed as at the time specified above.

Page 1, 2.
The positioning of the United Nations Protection Force in sensitive areas and key locations in order to ensure adherence to the cease-fire.
Police: No specific mention.
Armed forces: No specific mention.
DDR: Security sector→DDR→Demilitarisation provisions
Page 1, 3.
The placing of all heavy weapons above 12.7 millimetres under United Nations Protection Force control or the withdrawal of those weapons to a minimum distance from the line of contact of 10 kilometres for mortars and 20 kilometres for tanks and artillery by 1200A hours on 7 March 1994.

Page 1, 4.
The establishment of a Joint Commission, under the chairmanship of the United Nations Protection Force, on 25 February 1994 at Kiseljak, comprising representation of both parties in order to address the matters shown in the attached appendix, which forms part of the present Accord.
Intelligence services: No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces: No specific mention.
Withdrawal of foreign forces: Page 2, Note, 1.
The Bosnian Government authorities insisted on the withdrawal of regular Croatian troops from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Page 2, Note, 2.
General Rose rejected the allegation that any such troops were present on the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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, Appendix, 1.
The following are to be accomplished in order of priority:
...
(c) The opening of camps, the release of prisoners and the exchange of bodies, with the assistance of such organizations as the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Vetting: No specific mention.
Victims: Page 2, Appendix, 1.
The following are to be accomplished in order of priority:
...
(c) The opening of camps, the release of prisoners and the exchange of bodies, with the assistance of such organizations as the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Missing persons: No specific mention.
Reparations: No specific mention.
Reconciliation: No specific mention.

Implementation

UN signatory: Signed as witnesses: Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Yasushi Akashi; the Commander of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Command, Lieutenant-General Sir Micheal Rose
Other international signatory: No specific mention.
Referendum for agreement: No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar: Page 1, 2.
The positioning of the United Nations Protection Force in sensitive areas and key locations in order to ensure adherence to the cease-fire.

Page 1, 3.
The placing of all heavy weapons above 12.7 millimetres under United Nations Protection Force control or the withdrawal of those weapons to a minimum distance from the line of contact of 10 kilometres for mortars and 20 kilometres for tanks and artillery by 1200A hours on 7 March 1994.

Page 2, Appendix, 1.
The following are to be accomplished in order of priority:
(a) The opening of the following specified routes for convoys of humanitarian aid and of the United Nations Protection Force, commercial traffic and the passage of civilians, especially but not exclusively between: Zenica-Stari Vitez; Mostar-Jablanica-Konjic-Sarajevo; Kiseljak-Vares; Kiseljak-Bilalovac-Busovaca
(b) The only checkpoints on such routes are to be under the control of UNPROFOR, but may be manned jointly.

Page 2, Appendix, 4.
It was furthermore agreed that there should be monthly high-level meetings between Generals Rose, Delic and Roso (or their representatives if they were unable to attend) or more frequently if the need arose.
Enforcement mechanism: No specific mention.
Related cases: No specific mention.
Source: Report of the Secretary-General pursuant to Security Council resolution 900 (1994), (S/1994/291) Annex, pp. 9-10
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Peace Accord

Cease-fire agreement signed at Camp Pleso on 23 February 1994 by the Commander-in-Chief of the Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina, General Rasim Delic, and the Chief of Staff of the Croatian Defence Council, General Ante Roso.

The meeting was hosted by the Force Commander, General Jean Cot.

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Yasushi Akashi, and the Commander of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Command, Lieutenant-General Sir Michael Rose, signed as witnesses.

Both parties agreed to the following:

1. A cease-fire involving the immediate and total cessation of hostilities with effect from 1200A hours on 25 February 1994, including the following

elements:

no further offensive actions or attacks;

the cessation of all forms of propaganda by one party against the other;

and lines of contact and positions to remain fixed as at the time specified above.

2. The positioning of the United Nations Protection Force in sensitive areas and key locations in order to ensure adherence to the cease-fire.

3. The placing of all heavy weapons above 12.7 millimetres under United Nations Protection Force control or the withdrawal of those weapons to a minimum distance from the line of contact of 10 kilometres for mortars and 20 kilometres for tanks and artillery by 1200A hours on 7 March 1994.

4. The establishment of a Joint Commission, under the chairmanship of the United Nations Protection Force, on 25 February 1994 at Kiseljak, comprising representation of both parties in order to address the matters shown in the attached appendix, which forms part of the present Accord.

Appendix

1. The following are to be accomplished in order of priority:

(a) The opening of the following specified routes for convoys of humanitarian aid and of the United Nations Protection Force, commercial traffic and the passage of civilians, especially but not exclusively between:

Zenica-Stari Vitez

Mostar-Jablanica-Konjic-Sarajevo

Kiseljak-Vares

Kiseljak-Bilalovac-Busovaca

(b) The only checkpoints on such routes are to be under the control of UNPROFOR, but may be manned jointly.

(c) The opening of camps, the release of prisoners and the exchange of bodies, with the assistance of such organizations as the International Committee of the Red Cross.

(d) The unhindered and equitable distribution of humanitarian aid, including fuel oils, by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for

Refugees.

(e) Restoration of utilities.

2. All the above measures to be taken with a view to a return to normality for the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

3. This Accord does not in any way prejudice any political discussions or agreements that may take place or be reached in the future.

4. It was furthermore agreed that there should be monthly high-level meetings between Generals Rose, Delic and Roso (or their representatives if they were unable to attend) or more frequently if the need arose.

Note:

1. The Bosnian Government authorities insisted on the withdrawal of regular Croatian troops from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

2. General Rose rejected the allegation that any such troops were present on the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina.