Agreement on an urgent cease-fire between the HVO and the BH Army in Central Bosnia

Export agreement:

Export agreement coding (PDF)

Country/entity
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Yugoslavia (former)
Region
Europe and Eurasia
Europe and Eurasia
Agreement name
Agreement on an urgent cease-fire between the HVO and the BH Army in Central Bosnia
Date
30 Jan 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
DJEMAL MERDAN, BH ARMY REPRESENTATIVE; FRANJO NAKIC, HVO REPRESENTATIVE; LT COL R A STEWART, COMMANDER OF THE BRITISH BATTALION; JEREMY FLEMING, ECMM, ZENICA
Third parties
ALSO PRESENT: JORGE DE LA MOTA, HEAD, UNHCR ZENICA; IRIS WITTWER, HEAD OF DELEGATION, ICRC ZENICA.
Description
This short agreement provides for a ceasefire in Central Bosnia, to be supervised withdrawal of forces by the EC Monitoring Mission. It provides for the Joint Commission of the HVO and BH Army to continue working, opening of routes, restoration of communication and electricity infrastructure, and reciprocal exchanges of prisoners.

Agreement document
BA_930130_Agreement on an Urgent Ceasefire.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
Groups→Racial/ethnic/national group→Substantive
Page 2, 4.
All roads are to be opened for the free movement of Croats and Muslims, and in particular the UN, UNHCR, ICRC and all other international organisations shall have guaranteed passage throughout Central Bosnia. Ambulances must not be stopped by either side.
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, 4.
All roads are to be opened for the free movement of Croats and Muslims, and in particular the UN, UNHCR, ICRC and all other international organisations shall have guaranteed passage throughout Central Bosnia. Ambulances must not be stopped by either side.

Page 2, 6.
Reciprocal exchanges of prisoners to be organised through the ICRC.
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
Power sharing→Military power sharing→Proportionality
Page 2-3, 7.
The Joint Commission consisting of HVO and BH Army representatives, chaired by the ECMM, will continue work. Their work is to continue in the following manner: a) The work shall continue until further notice. The first meeting of the commission is set for 0900 hours on 31 January 1993 at the Tisa Hotel in Busovaca. b) The HVO and BH Army will provide three representatives each for this commission. It will set up a part of the Joint Commission which will work in the field. c) Every representative must have full authorisation from his Supreme Command to travel anywhere and have access to any military or official institution. d) The Joint Commission will monitor the withdrawal of all units which are from outside the local municipality, by 1600 hours on Monday 1 February 1993. e) After this, the Commission will be considered to be authorised for the maintenance of this agreement.

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
Rights related issues→Media and communication→Media logistics
Page 3, 9.
Both sides have the obligation to broadcast frequently the spirit and the details of this agreement, in all accessible media.
Rights related issues→Media and communication→Other
Page 3, 8.
All telephone communications and provision of electricity in Central Bosnia should be restored to their previous state as soon as possible.
Mobility/access
Page 2, 4.
All roads are to be opened for the free movement of Croats and Muslims, and in particular the UN, UNHCR, ICRC and all other international organisations shall have guaranteed passage throughout Central Bosnia. Ambulances must not be stopped by either side.

Page 2, 5.
In particular, the following routes must be opened: a) North of Kiseljak towards Visoko and Kakanj by 1600 hrs on Tuesday 2 February 1993. b) The main road from Busovaca to Zenica by 1600 hours on Tuesday 2 February 1993.

Page 2-3, 7.
The Joint Commission consisting of HVO and BH Army representatives, chaired by the ECMM, will continue work. Their work is to continue in the following manner:...c) Every representative must have full authorisation from his Supreme Command to travel anywhere and have access to any military or official institution...
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→Infrastructure and reconstruction
Page 3, 8.
All telephone communications and provision of electricity in Central Bosnia should be restored to their previous state as soon as possible.
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, 2.
An urgent cease-fire shall take effect at 0800 hours on Sunday, 31 January 1993 in the whole of Central Bosnia.

Page 1, 3.
Units on both sides shall remain at their present positions, until the order for movement supervised by the EC Monitoring Mission. Both sides must withdraw all units which are from outside the local municipal territory by 1600 hours, on Monday 1 February 1993.

Page 2-3, 7.
The Joint Commission consisting of HVO and BH Army representatives, chaired by the ECMM, will continue work. Their work is to continue in the following manner:...d) The Joint Commission will monitor the withdrawal of all units which are from outside the local municipality, by 1600 hours on Monday 1 February 1993...
Police
No specific mention.
Armed forces
No specific mention.
DDR
No specific mention.
Intelligence services
No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
Page 2-3, 7.
The Joint Commission consisting of HVO and BH Army representatives, chaired by the ECMM, will continue work. Their work is to continue in the following manner: a) The work shall continue until further notice. The first meeting of the commission is set for 0900 hours on 31 January 1993 at the Tisa Hotel in Busovaca. b) The HVO and BH Army will provide three representatives each for this commission. It will set up a part of the Joint Commission which will work in the field. c) Every representative must have full authorisation from his Supreme Command to travel anywhere and have access to any military or official institution. d) The Joint Commission will monitor the withdrawal of all units which are from outside the local municipality, by 1600 hours on Monday 1 February 1993. e) After this, the Commission will be considered to be authorised for the maintenance of this agreement.
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, 6.
Reciprocal exchanges of prisoners to be organised through the ICRC.
Vetting
No specific mention.
Victims
No specific mention.
Missing persons
No specific mention.
Reparations
No specific mention.
Reconciliation
No specific mention.

Implementation

UN signatory
Signed by LT COL R A STEWART, COMMANDER OF THE BRITISH BATTALION [UNPROFOR], and in the presence of JORGE DE LA MOTA, HEAD, UNHCR ZENICA.
Other international signatory
No specific mention.
Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar
Page 1, 3.
Units on both sides shall remain at their present positions, until the order for movement supervised by the EC Monitoring Mission. Both sides must withdraw all units which are from outside the local municipal territory by 1600 hours, on Monday 1 February 1993.

Page 2, 4.
All roads are to be opened for the free movement of Croats and Muslims, and in particular the UN, UNHCR, ICRC and all other international organisations shall have guaranteed passage throughout Central Bosnia. Ambulances must not be stopped by either side.

Page 2-3, 7.
The Joint Commission consisting of HVO and BH Army representatives, chaired by the ECMM, will continue work...e) After this, the Commission will be considered to be authorised for the maintenance of this agreement.
Enforcement mechanism
Page 3, 7.
The Joint Commission consisting of HVO and BH Army representatives, chaired by the ECMM, will continue work. Their work is to continue in the following manner:...e) After this, the Commission will be considered to be authorised for the maintenance of this agreement.

Page 3, 10.
Any violation of any of the paragraphs of this Agreement will be considered a violation of the entire agreement.
Related cases
No specific mention.
Source
ICTY Court Records, Kordic-Cerkez trial exhibit 422a
http://icr.icty.org/

AGREEMENT ON AN URGENT CEASE-FlRE BETWEEN THE HVO AND BH ARMY IN CENTRAL BOSNIA

1. The undersigned representatives of the HVO and BH Anny have agreed on the following:

2. An urgent cease-fire shall take effect at 0800 hours on Sunday, 31 January 1993 in the whole of Central Bosnia.

3. Units on both sides shall remain at their present positions, until the order for movement supervised by the EC Monitoring Mission.

Both sides must withdraw all units which are from outside the local municipal territory by 1600 hours, on Monday 1 February 1993.

4. All roads are to be opened for lhe free movement of Croats and Muslims, and in particular the UN, UNHCR, ICRC and all other international organisations shall have guaranteed passage thtoughout Central Bosnia.

Ambulances must not be stopped by eitner side.

5. In particular, the.following routes must be opened:

a) North of Kiseljak towards Visoko and Kakanj by 1600 hrs on Tuesday 2 February 1993.

b) The main road from Busovaca to Zenica by 1600 hours on Tuesday 2 February 1993.

6. Reciprocal exchanges of prisoners lo be organised through the ICRC.

The Joint Commission consisting of HVO and BH Army representatives,

chaired by the ECMM, will continue work.

Their work is to continue in the following manner:

a) The work shall continue until further notice.

The first meeting of the commission is set for 0900 hours on 31 January 1993 at the Tisa Hotel in

Busovaca.

b) The HVO and BH Anny will provide three representatives each for this commission.

It will set up a part oftne Joint Commission which will work in the field.

c) Every representative must have full authorisation from his Supreme Command to travel anywhere and have access lo any military or official institution.

d) The Joint Commission will monitor the withdrawal of all units which are from outside the local municipality, by 1600 hours on Monday 1 February1993.

e) After this, the Commission will be considered to be authorised for the maintenance of this agreement.

8. All telephone communications and provision of electricity in Central Bosnia should be restored to their previous state as soon as possible:

9. Both sides have the obligation to broadcast frequently the spirit and the details of this agreement, in all accessible media.

10. Any violation· of any of the paragraphs of this Agreement will be considered a violation of the entire agreement.