• Country/entity

  Central African Republic
  

• Region

  Africa (excl MENA)
  

• Agreement name

  Protocole de Non-Agression

• Date

  8 Mar 2016

• Agreement status

  Multiparty signed/agreed

• Interim arrangement

  Yes

• Agreement/conflict level

  Intrastate/local conflict ( Central African Republic Conflicts (1996 - ) )

• Stage

  Framework/substantive - partial

• Conflict nature

  Inter-group

• Peace process

  CAR: Local Processes

• Parties

  -> Pour le Mouvement Patriotique pour le Centrafrique (MPC)
  Le Chef d'Etat-major des Armées: M. Ahnat ALKHATIM
  Le Président Exécutif: M. Elbechar IDRISS AHMED
  
  -> Pour la Faction ds Anti-balles AK de la Commune Ndenga (axe Bangui)
  Le Commendant de la zone: M. Corneille NGATHE
  Le Chef de mission: M. Citis-Drene ASSANA

• Third parties

  Le Négotiateur: M. Regis BISSAFI

• Description

  Short local non-aggression agreement between rebel armed groups that agree on a common path for the return of peace and social cohesion, including the free-movement of goods ad people and the resumption of commercial activities in the town of Ndenga.

• Agreement document

  CF_160308_Protocol_de_Non-Agression_tr.pdf | Download PDF

• Agreement document (original language)

  CF_160308_Protocol_de_Non-Agression.pdf | Download PDF

Groups

Gender

State definition

Governance

Power sharing

Human rights and equality

Rights related issues

Rights institutions

Justice sector reform

Socio-economic reconstruction

Land, property and environment

Security sector

Transitional justice

Implementation

NON-AGGRESSION AGREEMENT

PREAMBLE

This non-aggression agreement is hereby established to regulate the peaceful coexistence of the co-signatory parties within the framework of well-defined objectives.

It is agreed upon by the below parties:

> Patriotic Movement for the Central African Republic (MPC),

on one side, and

> AK Anti-Bullet Resistance Faction of the Ndénga Commune (Bangui axis), Sub-Prefecture of Kaga-Bandoro,

on the other.

They agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1:

Ideological foundation and scope

1.1. This non-aggression agreement established between the two (2) parties aims to define the path towards social cohesion and the effective return of peace through the free movement of goods and people, as well as the resumption of commercial activities in the area.

1.2. This agreement defines the rights and obligations of the two (2) contracting Parties for the collaboration period.

ARTICLE 2:

COMMITMENTS OF THE MPC

The Patriotic Movement for the Central African Republic (MPC) commits the best of its abilities to:

2.1. Implement sustainable solutions oriented towards the definitive resolution of the Central African crisis.

2.2. Take part in activities to encourage populations concerned to create a culture of peace,

tolerance, forgiveness and to return to work (staple of peace and social cohesion).

ARTICLE 3:

AK Anti-Bullet Resistance Faction of the Ndénga Commune

(BANGUI AXIS)

The AK Anti-Bullet Resistance Faction of the Ndénga Commune (Bangui axis) commits to the best of its abilities to:

8.1. Participate in the implementation of the non-aggression agreement signed with the Patriotic Movement for the Central African Republic (MPC), and to provide their human and material support.

3.2. Assist the Patriotic Movement for the Central African Republic (MPC) in seeking ways to improve peace in the country

3.3. Actively collaborate in securing the country and to not impede the free movement of goods and people in localities under their government.

ARTICLE 4:

Disputes

4.1. Any dispute relating to the interpretation of this Non-Aggression Agreement or its

implementation shall be resolved amicably or by any other method of settlement agreed

upon by both parties

4.2. Any dispute addressed by either party shall be the subject of a live discussion in aim of a peaceful resolution

ARTICLE 5:

Coming into force

This Agreement comes into force on the date of signature

ARTICLE 6:

DURATION

This agreement is for a period of one (1) year, renewable in case of any changes.

Done in Kaga-Bandoro on March 08, 2016

For the Patriotic Movement for the Central African Republic (MPC)

Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces - M. Ahnat ALKHATIM [stamps] [signature]

The Executive President - M. Elbechar IDRISS AHMED [stamp] [signature]

For the AK Anti-Bullet Resistance Faction of the Ndénga Commune (Bangui axis)

The Zone Commander - M. Corneille NGATHE [signature]

The Mission Chief - M. Citis-Drene ASSANA [signature]

The Negotiator - M. Regis BISSAFI [signature]