Accord Entre Les Groupes Armes de Batangafo

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Country/entity
Central African Republic
Region
Africa (excl MENA)
Agreement name
Accord Entre Les Groupes Armes de Batangafo
Date
9 Jan 2019
Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement
Yes
Agreement/conflict level
Intrastate/local conflict ( Afghan Wars (1979 - )Central African Republic Conflicts (1996 - ) )
Stage
Framework/substantive - partial
Conflict nature
Inter-group
Peace process
CAR: Local Processes
Parties
The ex-Seleka of Batangafo
The anti Balaka of Batangafo
The religious groups
The civil society
The youth
The Peace and Social Cohesion Committee for the sub-Prefect
The mayor
Third parties
-
Description
This short agreement is between local armed groups at Batangafo. The armed groups use it to make commitments, and other members of the community are included as signatories.

Agreement document
CF_190109_Accord_entre_les_Groupes_Armes_de_Batangafo_tr.pdf | Download PDF
Agreement document (original language)
CF_190109_Accord_entre_les_Groupes_Armes_de_Batangafo.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
Groups→Religious groups→Other
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Considering that the Christian and Muslim community are condemned to live together;
Indigenous people
No specific mention.
Other groups
No specific mention.
Refugees/displaced persons
Groups→Refugees/displaced persons→Substantive
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Permanent return of IDPs to their respective localities;
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
Human rights and equality→Civil and political rights→Freedom of movement
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Considering that the free movement of goods and persons is a universal right:
...
We, armed groups of Batangafo (Ex-SELEKA and ANTI-BALAKA) under the supervision of the United Nations’ Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), commit ourselves to respect the following recommendations:
• Free movement of goods and persons:
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
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
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We, armed groups of Batangafo (Ex-SELEKA and ANTI-BALAKA) under the supervision of the United Nations’ Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), commit ourselves to respect the following recommendations:
• Free movement of goods and persons:
• A real collaboration between the armed groups;
• Permanent return of IDPs to their respective localities;
• Establishment of a joint monitoring committee to preserve peace in said locality;
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
No specific mention.
Other international signatory
No specific mention.
Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar
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We, armed groups of Batangafo (Ex-SELEKA and ANTI-BALAKA) under the supervision of the United Nations’ Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), commit ourselves to respect the following recommendations:
• Free movement of goods and persons:
• A real collaboration between the armed groups;
• Permanent return of IDPs to their respective localities;
• Establishment of a joint monitoring committee to preserve peace in said locality;
Enforcement mechanism
No specific mention.
Related cases
No specific mention.
Source
On file with author.

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ARMED GROUPS OF BATANGAFO

• Considering that the population of Batangafo has suffered so much;

• Considering that the free movement of goods and persons is a universal right:

• Considering that the crisis that is shaking our city does not benefit anyone;

• Considering that this crisis constitutes a socio-economic block for our city:

• Considering that this agreement will serve as a transposable model for certain conflict zones in Central African territory:

• Considering that the Christian and Muslim community are condemned to live together:

• Considering that peace has no price;

We, armed groups of Batangafo (Ex-SELEKA and ANTI-BALAKA) under the supervision of the United Nations’ Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), commit ourselves to respect the following recommendations:

• Free movement of goods and persons:

• A real collaboration between the armed groups;

• Permanent return of IDPs to their respective localities;

• Establishment of a joint monitoring committee to preserve peace in said locality;

Signatory parties:

FOR THE EX-SELEKA OF BATANGAFO

FOR THE ANTI BALAKA OF BATANGAFO FOR THE RELIGIOUS GROUPS

FOR THE CIVIL SOCIETY

FOR YOUTH

FOR THE PEACE AND SOCIAL COHESION COMMITTEE FOR THE SUB-PREFECT

FOR THE MAYOR