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Country/entity
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Yugoslavia (former)
Region
Europe and Eurasia
Europe and Eurasia
Agreement name
Points of Agreement
Date
18 Feb 1994
Agreement status
Unilateral document
Interim arrangement
Yes
Agreement/conflict level
Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( Balkan Conflicts (1991 - 1995) (1998 - 2001) )
Stage
Pre-negotiation/process
Conflict nature
Government/territory
Peace process
Bosnia peace process
Parties
R Karadzic [Republika Srpska]; Y Akashi [UNPROFOR]
Third parties
-
Description
This short agreement provides for unrestricted movement of the UNPROFOR verification patrols throughout the 20km exclusion zone around Sarajevo, establishes hot lines between UNPROFOR and Bosnian Serb Army corps HQ, and establishes a a permanent UNPROFOR presence at weapons regrouping sites.

Agreement document
BA_940218_Points of Agreement.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
No specific mention.
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, 1.
Unrestricted movement of UNPROFOR verification patrols, where possible with a BSA liaison officer, throughout the 20km exclusion zone. UNPROFOR verification patrols may proceed without delay only by giving advance notice to BSA. All check points are to be informed of freedom of movement for UNPROFOR to avoid any delay or restriction.
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
No specific mention.
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 1, 1.
Unrestricted movement of UNPROFOR verification patrols, where possible with a BSA liaison officer, throughout the 20km exclusion zone. UNPROFOR verification patrols may proceed without delay only by giving advance notice to BSA. All check points are to be informed of freedom of movement for UNPROFOR to avoid any delay or restriction.

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Direct and permanent communications (hot lines) will be established between UNPROFOR and BSA corps HQ through a permanent liaison team with appropriate communication assets.

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The establishment of a permanent armed UNPROFOR presence for control purposes (approx. 20 to 30 soldiers per location) at seven mutually agreed heavy weapons regrouping sites, and at Lukavica Romania Corps HQ. This is to be accomplished if possible by 2400hrs 19 Feb 94 and no later than 2400hrs 20 Feb 94.
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
Y Akashi [UNPROFOR]
Other international signatory
No specific mention.
Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar
Page 1, 1.
Unrestricted movement of UNPROFOR verification patrols, where possible with a BSA liaison officer, throughout the 20km exclusion zone. UNPROFOR verification patrols may proceed without delay only by giving advance notice to BSA. All check points are to be informed of freedom of movement for UNPROFOR to avoid any delay or restriction.

Page 1, 2.
Direct and permanent communications (hot lines) will be established between UNPROFOR and BSA corps HQ through a permanent liaison team with appropriate communication assets.

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The establishment of a permanent armed UNPROFOR presence for control purposes (approx. 20 to 30 soldiers per location) at seven mutually agreed heavy weapons regrouping sites, and at Lukavica Romania Corps HQ. This is to be accomplished if possible by 2400hrs 19 Feb 94 and no later than 2400hrs 20 Feb 94.
Enforcement mechanism
No specific mention.
Related cases
No specific mention.
Source
ICTY Court Records, Karadzic trial exhibit P01820
http://icr.icty.org/

POINTS OF AGREEMENT

At the meeting between Mr. Akashi and Dr Karadzic, the following points where agreed upon, to be effective from 1200hrs local on 19 Feb 94:

1. Unrestricted movement of UNPROFOR verification patrols, where possible with a BSA liaison officer, throughout the 20km exclusion zone.

UNPROFOR verification patrols may proceed without delay only by giving advance notice to BSA.

All check points are to be informed of freedom of movement for UNPROFOR to avoid any delay or restriction.

2. Direct and permanent communications (hot lines) will be established between UNPROFOR and BSA corps HQ through a permanent liaison team with appropriate communication assets.

3. The establishment of a permanent armed UNPROFOR presence for control purposes (approx.

20 to 30 soldiers per location) at seven mutually agreed heavy weapons regrouping sites, and at Lukavica Romania Corps HQ.

This is to be accomplished if possible by 2400hrs 19 Feb 94 and no later than 2400hrs 20 Feb 94.

Done at Lukavica, on 18 Feb 94.

Signed

Y. Akashi [signed]

R. Karadzic [signed]