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Chadian Mediator Text of Aichi Agreement

  • Country/entity

    Sudan
  • Region

    Africa (excl MENA)
  • Agreement name

    Chadian Mediator Text of Aichi Agreement
  • Date

    8 Nov 2008
  • Agreement status

    Status unclear
  • Interim arrangement

    Yes
  • Agreement/conflict level

    Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( Sudan Conflicts (1955 - ) )
  • Stage

    Ceasefire/related
  • Conflict nature

    Government/territory
  • Peace process

    Darfur-Sudan peace process
  • Parties

    Government of Sudan and the Sudan Liberation Army.
  • Third parties

    Chad
  • Description

    Short text outlining the disarmament and merger of forces from the SLA to the Government of Sudan forces.


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 1, Proposal of the Mediator:
    The Government of Sudan and the Sudan Liberation army undertake to respect the clauses of the following agreement:
    ... 5. The authorisation, guaranteeing and facilitation [of the movement] of national and international relief agencies to reach affected areas.
  • Traditional/religious leaders

    No specific mention.

  • Public administration
    Page 1, Proposal of the Mediator:
    The Government of Sudan and the Sudan Liberation army undertake to respect the clauses of the following agreement:
    ... 3. Integration of elements of the Sudan Liberation Army in public life:
    ... b)  Political cadres of the Sudan Liberation Army shall be incorporated in the management of public affairs;
    c)  Civil servants who joined the rebellion shall be enabled to reintegrated their original posts and to enjoy the same benefits as their colleagues.
    d)  Civilian and military elements unwilling to join the military profession shall receive compensations so as to reintegrate public life.
  • 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→Merger of forces
    Page 1, Proposal of the Mediator:
    The Government of Sudan and the Sudan Liberation army undertake to respect the clauses of the following agreement:
    ... 3. Integration of elements of the Sudan Liberation Army in public life:
    a)  Elements of the Sudan Liberation Army willing to continue in the military shall be incorporated in the Sudanese Army. Their ranks and benefits shall be determined in accordance with the responsibilities they occupied in the rebellion;
    ... d)  Civilian and military elements unwilling to join the military profession shall receive compensations so as to reintegrate public life.
    Power sharing→Military power sharing→Joint command structures
    Page 1, Proposal of the Mediator:
    The Government of Sudan and the Sudan Liberation army undertake to respect the clauses of the following agreement:
    ... 3. Integration of elements of the Sudan Liberation Army in public life:
    a) Elements of the Sudan Liberation Army willing to continue in the military shall be incorporated in the Sudanese Army. Their ranks and benefits shall be determined in accordance with the responsibilities they occupied in the rebellion;

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
    Human rights and equality→Civil and political rights→Freedom of movement
    Page 1, Proposal of the Mediator:
    The Government of Sudan and the Sudan Liberation army undertake to respect the clauses of the following agreement:
    ... 4. Guarantee of the freedom of movement of people and possessions.
  • 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

    No specific mention.

  • 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→Socio-economic development
    Page 1, Proposal of the Mediator:
    The Government of Sudan and the Sudan Liberation army undertake to respect the clauses of the following agreement:
    ... 6. The Government of Sudan undertakes to prepare an urgent program aimed at the reconstruction and social and economic development in Darfur with the participation of its development partners.
    Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Humanitarian assistance
    Page 1, Proposal of the Mediator:
    The Government of Sudan and the Sudan Liberation army undertake to respect the clauses of the following agreement:
    ... 5. The authorisation, guaranteeing and facilitation [of the movement] of national and international relief agencies to reach affected areas.
    Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Infrastructure and reconstruction
    Page 1, Proposal of the Mediator:
    The Government of Sudan and the Sudan Liberation army undertake to respect the clauses of the following agreement:
    ... 6. The Government of Sudan undertakes to prepare an urgent program aimed at the reconstruction and social and economic development in Darfur with the participation of its development partners.
  • 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, Proposal of the Mediator:
    The Government of Sudan and the Sudan Liberation army undertake to respect the clauses of the following agreement:
    ... 2. The laying of the foundations for comprehensive security and final peace in Darfur area:
    a)  the Sudan Liberation Army undertakes to cease its armed struggle and to canton its fighters at the agreed sites and to hand over its arms and other military equipment to the Sudanese Government within a period that shall not exceed 45 days;
  • Police

    No specific mention.

  • Armed forces

    No specific mention.

  • DDR
    Security sector→DDR→Demilitarisation provisions
    Proposal of the Mediator:
    The Government of Sudan and the Sudan Liberation army undertake to respect the clauses of the following agreement:
    ... 2. The laying of the foundations for comprehensive security and final peace in Darfur area:
    a)  the Sudan Liberation Army undertakes to cease its armed struggle and to canton its fighters at the agreed sites and to hand over its arms and other military equipment to the Sudanese Government within a period that shall not exceed 45 days;
  • Intelligence services

    No specific mention.

  • Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
    Page 1, Proposal of the Mediator:
    The Government of Sudan and the Sudan Liberation army undertake to respect the clauses of the following agreement:
    ... 2. The laying of the foundations for comprehensive security and final peace in Darfur area:
    a)  the Sudan Liberation Army undertakes to cease its armed struggle and to canton its fighters at the agreed sites and to hand over its arms and other military equipment to the Sudanese Government within a period that shall not exceed 45 days;
    b)  the Sudanese Government undertakes to provide for the livelihood of the elements of the Sudan Liberation Army under the supervision of the Tripartite Commission with the aim of enumerating and identifying them;
    c)  The Government of Sudan undertakes to disarm within 45 days all irregular forces known as the Janjaweed and all the other armed gangs that are committing crimes against unarmed civilians.
  • Withdrawal of foreign forces

    No specific mention.

  • Corruption
    Proposal of the Mediator:
    The Government of Sudan and the Sudan Liberation army undertake to respect the clauses of the following agreement:
    ... 2. The laying of the foundations for comprehensive security and final peace in Darfur area:
    ... c)  The Government of Sudan undertakes to disarm within 45 days all irregular forces known as the Janjaweed and all the other armed gangs that are committing crimes against unarmed civilians.
  • Crime/organised crime

    No specific mention.

  • Drugs

    No specific mention.

  • Terrorism

    No specific mention.


Transitional justice

  • Transitional justice general

    No specific mention.

  • Amnesty/pardon
    Transitional justice→Amnesty/pardon→Amnesty/pardon proper
    Page 1, Proposal of the Mediator:
    The Government of Sudan and the Sudan Liberation army undertake to respect the clauses of the following agreement: 

    1. The promulgation of a general and comprehensive amnesty for the fighters and supporters of the Sudan Liberation Army. The said amnesty shall not cover crimes committed prior to the breakout of the rebellion.
  • 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/similar

    No specific mention.

  • Enforcement mechanism
    Page 1, Proposal of the Mediator:
    The Government of Sudan and the Sudan Liberation army undertake to respect the clauses of the following agreement:
    ... 8. In the event of disagreement or violation by one party of the clauses of this agreement the other party shall refer to the mediator.
  • Related cases

    No specific mention.

  • Source
    As Published by the Khartoum daily Akhbar Al- Youm, 8 November 2003.
    Source: ICG Report, Darfur Rising, 25 March 2004.

TEXT OF THE CHAD MEDIATOR'S PROJECT FOR A FINAL AGREEMENT Unofficial Translation

As Published by the Khartoum daily Akhbar Al- Youm, 8 November 2003.

Project of a Final Agreement on Appendices between the Government of Sudan and the Sudan Liberation Army.

Proposal of the Mediator:

Considering the peace agreement signed at Abéché on 3 September 2003 between the Government of Sudan and the Sudan Liberation Army under the auspices of the Chadian government;

Considering the report of the Tripartite Commission on the situation on the battle ground;

Considering the good will demonstrated by the two parties and their desire to achieve peace;

The Government of Sudan and the Sudan Liberation army undertake to respect the clauses of the following agreement:

The promulgation of a general and comprehensive amnesty for the fighters and supporters of the Sudan Liberation Army.

The said amnesty shall not cover crimes committed prior to the breakout of the rebellion.

The laying of the foundations for comprehensive security and final peace in Darfur area:

a) the Sudan Liberation Army undertakes to cease its armed struggle and to canton its fighters at the agreed sites and to hand over its arms and other military equipment to the Sudanese Government within a period that shall not exceed 45 days;

b) the Sudanese Government undertakes to provide for the livelihood of the elements of the Sudan Liberation Army under the supervision of the Tripartite Commission with the aim of enumerating and identifying them;

c) The Government of Sudan undertakes to disarm within 45 days all irregular forces

known as the Janjaweed and all the other armed gangs that are committing crimes against unarmed civilians.

3. Integration of elements of the Sudan Liberation Army in public life:

a) Elements of the Sudan Liberation Army willing to continue in the military shall be incorporated in the Sudanese Army.

Their ranks and benefits shall be determined in accordance with the responsibilities they occupied in the rebellion;

b) Political cadres of the Sudan Liberation Army shall be incorporated in the management of public affairs;

c) Civil servants who joined the rebellion shall be enabled to reintegrated their original posts and to enjoy the same benefits as their colleagues.

d) Civilian and military elements unwilling to join the military profession shall receive compensations so as to reintegrate public life.

4. Guarantee of the freedom of movement of people and possessions.

5. The authorisation, guaranteeing and facilitation [of the movement] of national and international relief agencies to reach affected areas.

6. The Government of Sudan undertakes to prepare an urgent program aimed at the reconstruction and social and economic development in Darfur with the participation of its development partners.

7. Renewal of confidence in the Tripartite Commission to oversee this agreement.

8. In the event of disagreement or violation by one party of the clauses of this agreement the other party shall refer to the mediator.

9. This agreement shall enter into force upon its signature.

10. This agreement is issued in French and Arabic and each version has the same legal power.