La Declaration de Coordination des Groupes Armes RCP

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Country/entity
Central African Republic
Region
Africa (excl MENA)
Agreement name
La Declaration de Coordination des Groupes Armes RCP
Date
20 Oct 2018
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
Antibalaka
RJ Sayo
RJ Belangar
FDPC
Third parties
-
Description
A short agreement between armed groups committing to non-aggression and continuing a dialogue process.

Agreement document
CF_181020_La_Declaration_de_Coordination_des_Groupes_Armes_RCP_tr.pdf | Download PDF
Agreement document (original language)
CF_181020_La_Declaration_de_Coordination_des_Groupes_Armes_RCP.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
Groups→Other groups→Rhetorical
Page 1
In the view of the theft of cattle, killings of peasants, pillaging and systemic burning of villages by unidentified armed groups;
Given the removal of peasants and aid workers (the MENTOR case in Paoua);
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
In view of the barbarities which prevent the free movement of persons and goods;
...
We, the five Armed Groups in the West Zone: 3R, FDPC, ATB, RJS and RJB reunited from 18 to 20 October 2018 at the Central African Peace Summit (RCP) under the coordination of GAL Sidiki Abbas, have decided that which follows:
1 To promote the free movement of persons and goods
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
Page 1
In view of the barbarities which prevent the free movement of persons and goods;
...
We, the five Armed Groups in the West Zone: 3R, FDPC, ATB, RJS and RJB reunited from 18 to 20 October 2018 at the Central African Peace Summit (RCP) under the coordination of GAL Sidiki Abbas, have decided that which follows:
1 To promote the free movement of persons and goods
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→General commitments
Page 1
In view of the barbarities which prevent the free movement of persons and goods;
...
We, the five Armed Groups in the West Zone: 3R, FDPC, ATB, RJS and RJB reunited from 18 to 20 October 2018 at the Central African Peace Summit (RCP) under the coordination of GAL Sidiki Abbas, have decided that which follows:
...
3 To reach a non-aggression agreement between the armed groups
Police
No specific mention.
Armed forces
No specific mention.
DDR
Security sector→DDR→DDR programmes
Page 1
In view of the barbarities which prevent the free movement of persons and goods;
...
We, the five Armed Groups in the West Zone: 3R, FDPC, ATB, RJS and RJB reunited from 18 to 20 October 2018 at the Central African Peace Summit (RCP) under the coordination of GAL Sidiki Abbas, have decided that which follows:
...
5 To prepare to raise awareness for the imminent DDRR process of our armed groups
Intelligence services
No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
The entire agreement contains commitments made by armed groups.
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
No specific mention.
Enforcement mechanism
No specific mention.
Related cases
No specific mention.
Source
On file with author.

COORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ARMED GROUPS (RCP)

In view of the conflict between the armed groups;

In view of the barbarities which prevent the free movement of persons and goods;

In view of the provocation by FACAS of armed groups engaged in peace proceedings (the RJ case);

In view of the theft of cattle, killings of peasants, pillaging and systematic burning of villages by unidentified armed groups;

Given the removal of peasants and aid workers (the MENTOR case in Paoua);

We, the five Armed Groups in the West Zone:

3R, FDPC, ATB, RJS and RJB reunited from 18 to 20 October 2018 at the Central African Peace Summit (RCP) under the co-ordination of GAL Sidiki Abbas, have decide that which follows:

1 To promote the free movement of persons and goods

2 To consolidate peace and promote social cohesion - a uniting factor for all men and women in the country

3 To reach a non-aggression agreement between the armed groups

4 To strengthen the dialogue processes in the African Union

5 Prepare to raise awareness for the imminent DDRR process of our armed groups

6 To thank the United Nations, the African Union, the European Union, ECAC, CEMAC, and the entire international community for their firm will to aid the Central African Republic on its quest for peace.

THE SIGNATORY PARTIES:

ANTIBALAKA

RJ SAYO

RJ BELANGAR

FDPC