Political Agreement for Peace in the Central African Republic

  • Country/entity
    Central African Republic
  • Region
    Africa (excl MENA)
  • Agreement name
    Political Agreement for Peace in the Central African Republic
  • Date
    19 Jun 2017
  • Agreement status
    Multiparty signed/agreed
  • Interim arrangement
    Yes
  • Agreement/conflict level
    Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( Central African Republic Conflicts (1996 - ) )
  • Stage
    Framework/substantive - partial
  • Conflict nature
    Government
  • Peace process
    CAR: coups and rebellions process
  • Parties
    Pour le Gouvernement:
    CHARLES ARMEL DOUBANE
    Ministre des Affaires etrangeres de la Republique Centrafricaine
    GEORGES-ISIDORE-ALPHONSE DIBERT
    Conseiller politique du President de la a Republique Centrafricaine

    Pour les groupes politico-militaires:
    MOUSTAPHA ABAKAR - RPRC
    BRAHIM ABDOULAYE - FPRC
    BARTHELEMY BOGUYANAN - FDPC
    SOULEMANE DAOUDA - UPC
    HERBERT GOTRAN DJONO-AHABA - RPRC
    LAURENT DJIM-WOEI BEBITI - RJ BELANGA
    DIEU BENIT CHRISTIAN GBEYA-KIKOBET - UFR-F
    HABIB HODI- UPC
    BIENVENU BERTRAND KOUNKOU - RJ SAYO
    ASCAIN NZENGUE LANDA -UFR-F
    LAMBERT LISSANE-MOUKOVE - FPRC
    ANICET SIMPLICE MACKOUMOU - UFR
    ARMEL MINGATOLOUM-SAYO RJ SAYO
    ABDEL KARIM MOUSSA - MPC
    THIERRY CYPRIEN M'PONDO - SELEKA RENOVEE
    DIEUDONNE NDOMETE - Coordination ANTIBALAKA
    JEAN DE DIEU NGAISSONA ANTIBALAKA AILE MOKOM
    LARRY FABRICE NORDINE-MINDOM-MAHALBA - MLJC
    JUDICAEL OROFE MOGANAZOUM - Coordination ANTIBALAKA
    SIMON PIERRE PASSI INGAM - RJ BELANGA
    JEAN-ROCK SOBI - FDPC
    DEYA GILBERT - TOUMOU - MLJC
    GUY BONGARKA WABILO -ANTIBALAKA AILE MOKOM
    BERNARD FRANCOIS WAGRAMALE - UFR

    Pour la Communaute de Sant'Egidio :
    ANDREA RICCARDI
    Fondateur de la Communaute de Sant'Egidio
  • Third parties
    Attending third parties:
    In the presence of Central African delegations representing the National Assembly and the Political Class
    In the presence of the emissary HE Cardinal Nzapalainga, Archbishop of Bangui,
    In the presence of the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for the Central African Republic, Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga,
    In the presence of representatives of the European Union, the International Community and the Italian Government


    Signing third parties
    PARFAIT ONANGA-ANYANGA
    Representant Special du Secretaire General des Nations Unies en Centrafrique et chef de la Minusca

    MARIO GIRO
    Vice-Ministre des Affaires Etrangeres de l'Italie
    TIMOLEAN BAIKOUA
    Vice-President de l'Assemblee Nationale

    BERTIN BEA
    Secretaire General du KNK

    ANICET DOLOGUELE
    President de l'URCA

    FERDINAND ALEXANDRE NGUENDET
    President du RPR

    MARTIN ZIGUELE
    President du MLPC

    GODEFROY MOKAMANEDE
    Representant du Cardinal Nzapalainga

    IBRAHIM HASSAN FREDE
    Charge de Communication des Organisations Musulmanes de Centrafrique (COMUC)
  • Description
    This agreement aims to resolve key issues and setting out how matters are to be addressed. It includes commitments at the political, security, economical, humanitarian and social levels.


Groups

  • Children/youth
    Groups→Children/youth→Substantive
    Page 3-4:
    3. At an economic, humanitarian and social level
    [...]
    -To urgently begin intensive work, directed towards ex-combatants, young people and the community, for the rehabilitation of priority infrastructures (roads, schools, hospitals, etc.);
  • Disabled persons

    No specific mention.

  • Elderly/age

    No specific mention.

  • Migrant workers

    No specific mention.

  • Racial/ethnic/national group
    Groups→Racial/ethnic/national group→Rhetorical
    Page 2:
    Together we reaffirm
    [...]
    • The right and duty of the whole Nation, to participate in building a prosperous and independent country, and to guarantee political and civic participation from all, in all social and political sectors, without any religious, ethnic, or regional bias;
  • Religious groups
    Groups→Religious groups→Rhetorical
    Page 2:
    Together we reaffirm
    • The right and duty of the whole Nation, to participate in building a prosperous and independent country, and to guarantee political and civic participation from all, in all social and political sectors, without any religious, ethnic, or regional bias;
  • Indigenous people

    No specific mention.

  • Other groups
    Groups→Other groups→Rhetorical
    Page 2:
    Together we reaffirm
    [...]
    • The right and duty of the whole Nation, to participate in building a prosperous and independent country, and to guarantee political and civic participation from all, in all social and political sectors, without any religious, ethnic, or regional bias;
  • Refugees/displaced persons
    Groups→Refugees/displaced persons→Substantive
    Page 3-4:
    3. At an economic, humanitarian and social level
    [...]
    -To the return of all refugees and displaced persons, as well as the identification of the entire population in order to facilitate it;
  • Social class
    Groups→Social class→Rhetorical
    Page 2:
    Together we reaffirm
    [...]
    • The right and duty of the whole Nation, to participate in building a prosperous and independent country, and to guarantee political and civic participation from all, in all social and political sectors, without any religious, ethnic, or regional bias;

Gender

  • Women, girls and gender

    No specific mention.

  • Men and boys

    No specific mention.

  • LGBTI

    No specific mention.

  • Family
    Page 4:
    3. At an economic, humanitarian and social level
    [...]
    -To providing food and care for members of politico-military groups and their families during the DDRR period;

State definition

  • Nature of state (general)

    No specific mention.

  • State configuration
    Page 2:
    Together we reaffirm
    • Our commitment to history, territorial integrity, to the constitutional values and principles of the Republic, to democracy, human rights, and freedom of belief and worship;
    • The right and duty of the whole Nation, to participate in building a prosperous and independent country, and to guarantee political and civic participation from all, in all social and political sectors, without any religious, ethnic, or regional bias;
  • 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
    Page 2:
    We commit ourselves:
    1. Politically:
    [...]
    To respecting the legitimate authorities, resulting from the legislative and presidential elections of 2016;
  • Electoral commission

    No specific mention.

  • Political parties reform
    Governance→Political parties reform→Rebels transitioning to political parties
    Page 2:
    We commit ourselves:
    1. Politically:
    [...]
    -To the recognition of politico-military groups as part of the reconstruction, which will lead to the registration of new political formations within the legal framework of the state;

    Page 4:
    Crisis Exit
    [...]
    At the end of the DDRR process there will be no more politico-military groups in the Central African Republic but only political forces. The country will be guarded by MINUSCA and its own defence and security forces, present throughout the whole territory of the country.
  • Civil society
    Page 3:
    3. At an economic, humanitarian and social level
    [...]
    To the free movement of national and international NGOs and the protection of humanitarians;
  • Traditional/religious leaders
    Page 2:
    We commit ourselves:
    1. Politically:
    [...]
    -To working to build momentum for the reconciliation process throughout the country, in collaboration with all legitimate political institutions, traditional and religious authorities, and with the support of the international community.
  • Public administration
    Page 4:
    3. At an economic, humanitarian and social level
    [...]
    For those wishing to join the public service or resume studies, appropriate measures must be put in place by the government.
  • Constitution
    Governance→Constitution→Constitution affirmation/renewal
    Page 2:
    Together we reaffirm
    • Our commitment to history, territorial integrity, to the constitutional values and principles of the Republic, to democracy, human rights, and freedom of belief and worship;

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 3:
    2. In terms of security:
    [...]
    To the introduction, after selection according to the pre-established criteria and following a transition phase, of members of the politico-military groups into the defence forces, as well as the consensual regularization of the situation of any former soldiers of the politico-military groups, so that they may resume their careers;

Human rights and equality

  • Human rights/RoL general
    Page 2:
    Together we reaffirm
    • Our commitment to history, territorial integrity, to the constitutional values and principles of the Republic, to democracy, human rights, and freedom of belief and worship;
    • The right and duty of the whole Nation, to participate in building a prosperous and independent country, and to guarantee political and civic participation from all, in all social and political sectors, without any religious, ethnic, or regional bias;
    [...]
    We commit ourselves:
    1. Politically:
    [...]
    To respecting the legitimate authorities, resulting from the legislative and presidential elections of 2016;
  • Bill of rights/similar

    No specific mention.

  • Treaty incorporation

    No specific mention.

  • Civil and political rights
    Human rights and equality→Civil and political rights→Life
    Page 2:
    Together we reaffirm
    [...]
    • That the right to life, freedom, and security are sacred and inviolable to every citizen and every person living on our territory, including international humanitarian workers and peacekeepers.
    These must be defended by law;
    Human rights and equality→Civil and political rights→Liberty and security of person
    Page 2:
    Together we reaffirm
    [...]
    • That the right to life, freedom, and security are sacred and inviolable to every citizen and every person living on our territory, including international humanitarian workers and peacekeepers.
    These must be defended by law;
  • Socio-economic rights

    No specific mention.


Rights related issues

  • Citizenship

    No specific mention.

  • Democracy
    Page 2:
    Together we reaffirm
    • Our commitment to history, territorial integrity, to the constitutional values and principles of the Republic, to democracy, human rights, and freedom of belief and worship;
  • Detention procedures

    No specific mention.

  • Media and communication

    No specific mention.

  • Mobility/access
    Page 3:
    2. In terms of security:
    -To reopening the national territory to free movement of persons and goods, lifting any illegal
    barriers as an immediate consequence of the cease-fire;
    [...]
    -To securing safe human routes and protecting wildlife;

    Page 3-4:
    3. At an economic, humanitarian and social level
    [...]
    -To the free movement of national and international NGOs and the protection of humanitarians;

    Page 3-4:
    3. At an economic, humanitarian and social level
    [...]
    -To urgently begin intensive work, directed towards ex-combatants, young people and the community, for the rehabilitation of priority infrastructures (roads, schools, hospitals, etc.);
  • 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
    Page 3:
    One matters of justice and reparation, this Agreement, taking into account:
    -recommendations of the Bangui Forum on the subject,
    -the work of the International Penal Court and the Special Penal Court,
    -the right of pardon of the President of the Republic.
  • Prisons and detention

    No specific mention.

  • Traditional Laws
    Page 3:
    On matters of justice and reparation, this Agreement, taking into account:

    -recommendations of the Bangui Forum on the subject,
    -the work of the International Penal Court and the Special Penal Court,
    -the right of pardon of the President of the Republic,

    establishes a "Truth, Justice and Reconciliation" Commission, with a 12-month mandate, which, after having acquired all possible documentation on the matter and before any hearings it deems useful, will produce recommendations on the following matters to be submitted to the President of the Republic and to the National Assembly:

    -The traditional approach towards pardoning cases,

    -The reinsertion of leaders and executives belonging to politico-military groups,

    -The release of captured combatants,

    -The adoption of laws on national reconciliation, as signs of calm and stability

Socio-economic reconstruction

  • Development or socio-economic reconstruction
    Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Humanitarian assistance
    Page 3-4:
    3. At an economic, humanitarian and social level
    [...]
    -To the free movement of national and international NGOs and the protection of humanitarians;
    Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Infrastructure and reconstruction
    Page 2:
    We commit ourselves:
    1. Politically:
    [...]
    -The government is responsible for obtaining the following: representation from political groups at all levels related to DDRR, Security Sector Reform and National Reconciliation; the assumption of responsibility of the leaders the National DDRR Program; the settlement of any indemnities owed to the representatives of the CCS. This will help achieve better coordination between the United
    Nations, the politico-military movements and the other international institutions on DDRR, contribute to implementing the country 's other reconstruction programs, and facilitate the role of the National Assembly in managing the process;
    [...]
    -To the recognition of politico-military groups as part of the reconstruction, which will lead to the registration of new political formations within the legal framework of the state;

    Page 3-4:
    3. At an economic, humanitarian and social level
    -To the implementation of national programs for the reconstruction and development of the Central African Republic, with emphasis on basic socio-economic infrastructures;
    -To the free movement of national and international NGOs and the protection of humanitarians;
    -To the return of all refugees and displaced persons, as well as the identification of the entire population in order to facilitate it;
    -To urgently begin intensive work, directed towards ex-combatants, young people and the community, for the rehabilitation of priority infrastructures (roads, schools, hospitals, etc.);
    -To providing food and care for members of politico-military groups and their families during the DDRR period;
    -To the distribution of kits (agricultural tools, seeds, livestock, construction equipment or other) for those who choose to return to civilian life;
    -To providing politico-military groups with the means necessary for raising awareness and popularizing this agreement;
    -To organising technical training courses (electricians, mechanics, carpenters, etc.) and scholarships for those wishing to start a business or seek employment;
    -For those already employed by the state, a joint government-politico-military group commission will be established to evaluate each case.
    -For those wishing to join the public service or resume studies, appropriate measures must be put in place by the government.
  • 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
    Page 3:
    In terms of security:
    [...]
    -To securing safe human routes and protecting wildlife.
  • Water or riparian rights or access

    No specific mention.


Security sector

  • Security Guarantees
    Page 3,
    We commit ourselves:
    [...]
    2. In terms of security:
    -To reopening the national territory to free movement of persons and goods, lifting any illegal
    barriers as an immediate consequence of the cease-fire;
    -To restoring state authority throughout the national territory, by reinstating the administrative
    authorities and establishing a joint security mechanism;
    -To the introduction, after selection according to the pre-established criteria and following a
    transition phase, of members of the politico-military groups into the defence forces, as well as the
    consensual regularization of the situation of any former soldiers of the politico-military groups, so
    that they may resume their careers;
    -To securing safe human routes and protecting wildlife;
  • Ceasefire
    Security sector→Ceasefire→General commitments
    Page 2,3:
    We commit ourselves:
    1. Politically:
    -To the immediate establishment of a cease-fire by all politico-military groups throughout the entirety of the national territory, under the control of the international community, as a fundamental step on the road to peace;
    [...]
    2. In terms of security:
    -To reopening the national territory to free movement of persons and goods, lifting any illegal barriers as an immediate consequence of the cease-fire;
  • Police

    No specific mention.

  • Armed forces
    Page 2:
    We commit ourselves:
    1. Politically:
    -To the immediate establishment of a cease-fire by all politico-military groups throughout the entirety of the national territory, under the control of the international community, as a fundamental step on the road to peace;
  • DDR
    Security sector→DDR→DDR programmes
    Page 2-3:
    We commit ourselves:
    1. Politically:
    [...]
    -The government is responsible for obtaining the following: representation from political groups at all levels related to DDRR, Security Sector Reform and National Reconciliation; the assumption of responsibility of the leaders the National DDRR Program; the settlement of any indemnities owed to the representatives of the CCS. This will help achieve better coordination between the United Nations, the politico-military movements and the other international institutions on DDRR, contribute to implementing the country 's other reconstruction programs, and facilitate the role of the National Assembly in managing the process;
    [...]
    Page 3:
    On matters of justice and reparation, this Agreement, taking into account:
    [...]
    - the right of pardon of the President of the Republic, establishes a "Truth, Justice and Reconciliation" Commission, with a 12-month mandate, which, after having acquired all possible documentation on the matter and before any hearings it deems useful, will produce recommendations on the following matters to be submitted to the President of the Republic and to the National Assembly:
    [...]
    -The reinsertion of leaders and executives belonging to politico-military groups,

    Page 3-4:
    3. At an economic, humanitarian and social level
    [...]
    -To urgently begin intensive work, directed towards ex-combatants, young people and the community, for the rehabilitation of priority infrastructures (roads, schools, hospitals, etc.);
    -To providing food and care for members of politico-military groups and their families during the DDRR period;
    -To the distribution of kits (agricultural tools, seeds, livestock, construction equipment or other) for those who choose to return to civilian life;
    -To providing politico-military groups with the means necessary for raising awareness and popularizing this agreement;
    -To organising technical training courses (electricians, mechanics, carpenters, etc.) and scholarships for those wishing to start a business or seek employment;
    -For those already employed by the state, a joint government-politico-military group commission will be established to evaluate each case.
    -For those wishing to join the public service or resume studies, appropriate measures must be put in place by the government.

    Page 4:
    Crisis Exit
    [...]
    At the end of the DDRR process there will be no more politico-military groups in the Central African Republic but only political forces. The country will be guarded by MINUSCA and its own defence and security forces, present throughout the whole territory of the country.
  • Intelligence services

    No specific mention.

  • Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
    Page 2:
    We commit ourselves:
    1. Politically:
    -To the immediate establishment of a cease-fire by all politico-military groups throughout the entirety of the national territory, under the control of the international community, as a fundamental step on the road to peace;
    -The government is responsible for obtaining the following: representation from political groups at all levels related to DDRR, Security Sector Reform and National Reconciliation; the assumption of responsibility of the leaders the National DDRR Program; the settlement of any indemnities owed to the representatives of the CCS. This will help achieve better coordination between the United
    Nations, the politico-military movements and the other international institutions on DDRR, contribute to implementing the country 's other reconstruction programs, and facilitate the role of the National Assembly in managing the process;
    [...]
    -To the recognition of politico-military groups as part of the reconstruction, which will lead to the registration of new political formations within the legal framework of the state;

    Page 3:
    2. In terms of security:
    [...]
    To the introduction, after selection according to the pre-established criteria and following a transition phase, of members of the politico-military groups into the defence forces, as well as the consensual regularization of the situation of any former soldiers of the politico-military groups, so that they may resume their careers;

    Page 3-4:
    3. At an economic, humanitarian and social level
    [...]
    -To providing food and care for members of politico-military groups and their families during the DDRR period;
    [...]
    -To providing politico-military groups with the means necessary for raising awareness and popularizing this agreement;
    -To organising technical training courses (electricians, mechanics, carpenters, etc.) and scholarships for those wishing to start a business or seek employment;
    -For those already employed by the state, a joint government-politico-military group commission will be established to evaluate each case.
    -For those wishing to join the public service or resume studies, appropriate measures must be put in place by the government.
  • 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
    Transitional justice→Amnesty/pardon→Amnesty/pardon proper
    Page 3:
    On matters of justice and reparation, this Agreement, taking into account:

    -recommendations of the Bangui Forum on the subject,
    -the work of the International Penal Court and the Special Penal Court,
    -the right of pardon of the President of the Republic,

    establishes a "Truth, Justice and Reconciliation" Commission, with a 12-month mandate, which, after having acquired all possible documentation on the matter and before any hearings it deems useful, will produce recommendations on the following matters to be submitted to the President of the Republic and to the National Assembly:

    -The traditional approach towards pardoning cases,

    -The reinsertion of leaders and executives belonging to politico-military groups,

    -The release of captured combatants,

    -The adoption of laws on national reconciliation, as signs of calm and stability
  • Courts
    Transitional justice→Courts→International courts
    Page 3:
    We commit ourselves:
    1. Politically:
    [...]
    On matters of justice and reparation, this Agreement, taking into account:
    - recommendations of the Bangui Forum on the subject,
    - the work of the International Penal Court and the Special Penal Court,
    - the right of pardon of the President of the Republic, establishes a "Truth, Justice and Reconciliation" Commission, with a 12-month mandate, which, after having acquired all possible documentation on the matter and before any hearings it deems useful, will produce recommendations on the following matters to be submitted to the President of the Republic and to the National Assembly:
    -The traditional approach towards pardoning cases,
    -The reinsertion of leaders and executives belonging to politico-military groups,
    -The release of captured combatants,
    -The adoption of laws on national reconciliation, as signs of calm and stability
  • Mechanism
    Page 3:
    We commit ourselves:
    1. Politically:
    [...]
    On matters of justice and reparation, this Agreement, taking into account:
    - recommendations of the Bangui Forum on the subject,
    - the work of the International Penal Court and the Special Penal Court,
    - the right of pardon of the President of the Republic, establishes a "Truth, Justice and Reconciliation" Commission, with a 12-month mandate, which, after having acquired all possible documentation on the matter and before any hearings it deems useful, will produce recommendations on the following matters to be submitted to the President of the Republic and to the National Assembly:
    -The traditional approach towards pardoning cases,
    -The reinsertion of leaders and executives belonging to politico-military groups,
    -The release of captured combatants,
    -The adoption of laws on national reconciliation, as signs of calm and stability
  • Prisoner release
    Page 3:
    We commit ourselves:
    1. Politically:
    [...]
    On matters of justice and reparation, this Agreement, taking into account:
    - recommendations of the Bangui Forum on the subject,
    - the work of the International Penal Court and the Special Penal Court,
    - the right of pardon of the President of the Republic, establishes a "Truth, Justice and Reconciliation" Commission, with a 12-month mandate, which, after having acquired all possible documentation on the matter and before any hearings it deems useful, will produce recommendations on the following matters to be submitted to the President of the Republic and to the National Assembly:
    -The traditional approach towards pardoning cases,
    -The reinsertion of leaders and executives belonging to politico-military groups,
    -The release of captured combatants,
    -The adoption of laws on national reconciliation, as signs of calm and stability
  • Vetting

    No specific mention.

  • Victims
    Page 1, Preamble:
    Conscious that the suffering of the Central African people is great and that all must act to repair the country for the common good, looking beyond any political differences:
    Conscious of the need to make victims the focus so that reparations can be made;
  • Missing persons

    No specific mention.

  • Reparations
    Transitional justice→Reparations→Material reparations
    Page 1, Preamble:
    Conscious that the suffering of the Central African people is great and that all must act to repair the country for the common good, looking beyond any political differences:
    Conscious of the need to make victims the focus so that reparations can be made;
  • Reconciliation
    Page 1, Untitled Preamble:
    Committed to contributing to the consolidation of a united, fraternal and supportive society;

    Page 2-3:
    We commit ourselves:
    1. Politically:
    [...]
    -The government is responsible for obtaining the following: representation from political groups at all levels related to DDRR, Security Sector Reform and National Reconciliation; the assumption of responsibility of the leaders the National DDRR Program; the settlement of any indemnities owed to the representatives of the CCS. This will help achieve better coordination between the United
    Nations, the politico-military movements and the other international institutions on DDRR, contribute to implementing the country 's other reconstruction programs, and facilitate the role of the National Assembly in managing the process;
    [...]
    -To working to build momentum for the reconciliation process throughout the country, in collaboration with all legitimate political institutions, traditional and religious authorities, and with the support of the international community.
    [...]
    On matters of justice and reparation, this Agreement, taking into account:
    - recommendations of the Bangui Forum on the subject,
    - the work of the International Penal Court and the Special Penal Court,
    - the right of pardon of the President of the Republic, establishes a "Truth, Justice and Reconciliation" Commission, with a 12-month mandate, which, after having acquired all possible documentation on the matter and before any hearings it deems useful, will produce recommendations on the following matters to be submitted to the President of the Republic and to the National Assembly:
    -The traditional approach towards pardoning cases,
    -The reinsertion of leaders and executives belonging to politico-military groups,
    -The release of captured combatants,
    -The adoption of laws on national reconciliation, as signs of calm and stability

    Page 4:
    Crisis Exit
    We thank the Community of Haiti for its support towards our national reconciliation and ask it to continue its work of mediation, dialogue and monitoring of the implementation of this Agreement.

Implementation

  • UN signatory
    Signing third parties
    PARFAIT ONANGA-ANYANGA
    Representant Special du Secretaire General des Nations Unies en Centrafrique et chef de la Minusca

    MARIO GIRO
    Vice-Ministre des Affaires Etrangeres de l'Italie
    TIMOLEAN BAIKOUA
    Vice-President de l'Assemblee Nationale

    BERTIN BEA
    Secretaire General du KNK

    ANICET DOLOGUELE
    President de l'URCA

    FERDINAND ALEXANDRE NGUENDET
    President du RPR

    MARTIN ZIGUELE
    President du MLPC

    GODEFROY MOKAMANEDE
    Representant du Cardinal Nzapalainga

    IBRAHIM HASSAN FREDE
    Charge de Communication des Organisations Musulmanes de Centrafrique (COMUC)
  • Other international signatory
    Signing third parties
    PARFAIT ONANGA-ANYANGA
    Representant Special du Secretaire General des Nations Unies en Centrafrique et chef de la Minusca

    MARIO GIRO
    Vice-Ministre des Affaires Etrangeres de l'Italie
    TIMOLEAN BAIKOUA
    Vice-President de l'Assemblee Nationale

    BERTIN BEA
    Secretaire General du KNK

    ANICET DOLOGUELE
    President de l'URCA

    FERDINAND ALEXANDRE NGUENDET
    President du RPR

    MARTIN ZIGUELE
    President du MLPC

    GODEFROY MOKAMANEDE
    Representant du Cardinal Nzapalainga

    IBRAHIM HASSAN FREDE
    Charge de Communication des Organisations Musulmanes de Centrafrique (COMUC)
  • Referendum for agreement

    No specific mention.

  • International mission/force/similar
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    We commit ourselves:
    1. Politically:
    -To the immediate establishment of a cease-fire by all politico-military groups throughout the entirety of the national territory, under the control of the international community, as a fundamental step on the road to peace;
    -The government is responsible for obtaining the following: representation from political groups at all levels related to DDRR, Security Sector Reform and National Reconciliation; the assumption of responsibility of the leaders the National DDRR Program; the settlement of any indemnities owed to the representatives of the CCS. This will help achieve better coordination between the United
    Nations, the politico-military movements and the other international institutions on DDRR, contribute to implementing the country 's other reconstruction programs, and facilitate the role of the National Assembly in managing the process;
    [...]
    -To working to build momentum for the reconciliation process throughout the country, in collaboration with all legitimate political institutions, traditional and religious authorities, and with the support of the international community.

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    Crisis Exit
    The timeline of this Agreement will be established by a Joint Follow-up Committee for the implementation of all the above-mentioned points, whose members will be chosen by consensus, with the participation of the Sant’Egidio Community.
    [...]
    We thank the international community for its support towards the Central African Republic, as well as its presence in Rome with observers. We ask them to support the above measures through already existing or new programs.
    We also call on the African Union, which has constantly been working for the stabilization of the Central African Republic, to support us at all levels in the implementation of this agreement and in the pacification of the country.
    We thank the Community of Haiti for its support towards our national reconciliation and ask it to continue its work of mediation, dialogue and monitoring of the implementation of this Agreement.
  • Enforcement mechanism
    Page 4:
    Crisis Exit
    The timeline of this Agreement will be established by a Joint Follow-up Committee for the implementation of all the above-mentioned points, whose members will be chosen by consensus, with the participation of the Sant’Egidio Community.
    [...]
    We thank the international community for its support towards the Central African Republic, as well as its presence in Rome with observers. We ask them to support the above measures through already existing or new programs.
    We also call on the African Union, which has constantly been working for the stabilization of the Central African Republic, to support us at all levels in the implementation of this agreement and in the pacification of the country.
    We thank the Community of Haiti for its support towards our national reconciliation and ask it to continue its work of mediation, dialogue and monitoring of the implementation of this Agreement.
  • Related cases

    No specific mention.

  • Source
    http://centrafrique-presse.over-blog.com/2017/06/le-texte-integral-de-l-accord-politique-pour-la-paix-en-republique-centrafricaine.html

POLITICAL AGREEMENT FOR PEACE IN THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

We, representatives of HE Mr. Faustin A. Touadéra, President of the Republic, Head of State and of the Government of the Central African Republic,

Representatives of all politico-military groups in the country, from all regions, representing all their components,

Meeting in Rome under the mediation of the Community of Sant'Egidio, which has been working tirelessly for years for peace in the Central African Republic,

In the presence of Central African delegations representing the National Assembly and the Political Class

In the presence of the emissary HE Cardinal Nzapalainga, Archbishop of Bangui,

In the presence of the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for the Central African Republic, Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga,

In the presence of representatives of the European Union, the International Community and the Italian Government,

Preamble

Conscious of the crisis situation in our homeland, and the need to end all violence and to guide the country towards its rebirth and reconstruction;

Conscious of their efforts to establish stability in the Central African Republic, we thank the United Nations, the African Union, ECCAS, CEMAC, the European Union, the ICGLR, the OIC and the OIF and the international community as a whole;

We also thank all those who have made efforts for reconciliation within the Central African Republic and especially their Excellencies Presidents Idriss Deby Itno, Denis Sassou Nguesso, Paul Biya, Ali Bongo Ondimba, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo and Jose Eduardo dos Santos, their Excellencies Alpha Conde, President-in-Office of the African Union, and Moussa Paki, President of the African Union Commission;

Conscious that the suffering of the Central African people is great and that all must act to repair the country for the common good, looking beyond any political differences:

Conscious of the need to make victims the focus so that reparations can be made;

Conscious that its tolerant, peaceful and laborious people are one of the country’s greatest resources;

Committed to contributing to the consolidation of a united, fraternal and supportive society;

Together we reaffirm

• Our commitment to history, territorial integrity, to the constitutional values ​​and principles of the Republic, to democracy, human rights, and freedom of belief and worship;

• The right and duty of the whole Nation, to participate in building a prosperous and independent country, and to guarantee political and civic participation from all, in all social and political sectors, without any religious, ethnic, or regional bias;

• That the right to life, freedom, and security are sacred and inviolable to every citizen and every person living on our territory, including international humanitarian workers and peacekeepers.

These must be defended by law;

We commit ourselves:

1. Politically:

-To the immediate establishment of a cease-fire by all politico-military groups throughout the entirety of the national territory, under the control of the international community, as a fundamental step on the road to peace;

-The government is responsible for obtaining the following:

representation from political groups at all levels related to DDRR, Security Sector Reform and National Reconciliation;

the assumption of responsibility of the leaders the National DDRR Program;

the settlement of any indemnities owed to the representatives of the CCS.

This will help achieve better coordination between the United Nations, the politico-military movements and the other international institutions on DDRR, contribute to implementing the country 's other reconstruction programs, and facilitate the role of the National Assembly in managing the process;

-To respecting the legitimate authorities, resulting from the legislative and presidential elections of 2016;

-To the recognition of politico-military groups as part of the reconstruction, which will lead to the registration of new political formations within the legal framework of the state;

-To working to build momentum for the reconciliation process throughout the country, in collaboration with all legitimate political institutions, traditional and religious authorities, and with the support of the international community.

-On the basis of the content of this Agreement, the Government of the Central African Republic, together with the Special Representative of the Secretary General, undertakes to initiate a consultation on lifting sanctions for sanctioned Central African nationals, which will be under the responsibility of the Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council;

-On matters of justice and reparation, this Agreement, taking into account:

recommendations of the Bangui Forum on the subject,

the work of the International Penal Court and the Special Penal Court,

the right of pardon of the President of the Republic,

establishes a "Truth, Justice and Reconciliation" Commission, with a 12-month mandate, which, after having acquired all possible documentation on the matter and before any hearings it deems useful, will produce recommendations on the following matters to be submitted to the President of the Republic and to the National Assembly:

-The traditional approach towards pardoning cases,

-The reinsertion of leaders and executives belonging to politico-military groups,

-The release of captured combatants,

-The adoption of laws on national reconciliation, as signs of calm and stability

2. In terms of security:

-To reopening the national territory to free movement of persons and goods, lifting any illegal barriers as an immediate consequence of the cease-fire;

-To restoring state authority throughout the national territory, by reinstating the administrative authorities and establishing a joint security mechanism;

-To the introduction, after selection according to the pre-established criteria and following a transition phase, of members of the politico-military groups into the defence forces, as well as the consensual regularization of the situation of any former soldiers of the politico-military groups, so that they may resume their careers;

-To securing safe human routes and protecting wildlife;

3. At an economic, humanitarian and social level

-To the implementation of national programs for the reconstruction and development of the Central African Republic, with emphasis on basic socio-economic infrastructures;

-To the free movement of national and international NGOs and the protection of humanitarians;

-To the return of all refugees and displaced persons, as well as the identification of the entire population in order to facilitate it;

-To urgently begin intensive work, directed towards ex-combatants, young people and the community, for the rehabilitation of priority infrastructures (roads, schools, hospitals, etc.);

-To providing food and care for members of politico-military groups and their families during the DDRR period;

-To the distribution of kits (agricultural tools, seeds, livestock, construction equipment or other) for those who choose to return to civilian life;

-To providing politico-military groups with the means necessary for raising awareness and popularizing this agreement;

-To organising technical training courses (electricians, mechanics, carpenters, etc.)

and scholarships for those wishing to start a business or seek employment;

-For those already employed by the state, a joint government-politico-military group commission will be established to evaluate each case.

-For those wishing to join the public service or resume studies, appropriate measures must be put in place by the government.

Crisis Exit

-The timeline of this Agreement will be established by a Joint Follow-up Committee for the implementation of all the above-mentioned points, whose members will be chosen by consensus, with the participation of the Sant’Egidio Community.

At the end of the DDRR process there will be no more politico-military groups in the Central African Republic but only political forces.

The country will be guarded by MINUSCA and its own defence and security forces, present throughout the whole territory of the country.

We thank the international community for its support towards the Central African Republic, as well as its presence in Rome with observers.

We ask them to support the above measures through already existing or new programs.

We also call on the African Union, which has constantly been working for the stabilization of the Central African Republic, to support us at all levels in the implementation of this agreement and in the pacification of the country.

We thank the Community of Haiti for its support towards our national reconciliation and ask it to continue its work of mediation, dialogue and monitoring of the implementation of this Agreement.