Statement from the Sheikhs and Dignitaries of the Tribes of Tarhunah Regarding the Events Taking Place in Southern Tripoli
Export agreement coding (PDF)Country/entity
LibyaRegion
Middle East and North AfricaAgreement name
Statement from the Sheikhs and Dignitaries of the Tribes of Tarhunah Regarding the Events Taking Place in Southern TripoliDate
22 Jan 2019Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreedInterim arrangement
YesAgreement/conflict level
Intrastate/local conflict ( )Stage
Framework/substantive - partialConflict nature
Inter-groupPeace process
Libyan local processesParties
Sheikhs and Dignitaries of the Tribes of Tarhunah (Social Council of Tarhunah)Third parties
-Description
An agreement described as between civic leaders, which appears to solidify a ceasefires, directed at violence in Tripoli between rival militias linked to the U.N.-backed Government of National Accord (GNA), including the 7th Brigade and Tripoli Protection Force connected to a Wafalla Tribe initiative in Southern Tripoli. The agreement concentrates on restoring relationships within the city.
Agreement document
Agreement document (original language)
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
No specific mention.
- Traditional/religious leadersPage 1,
5. The members of the tribes of Tarhunah call upon all of the people who were sheltered by the city of Tarhunah as a result of the events that the country is going through to adhere to the laws in effect and respect the social customs and values in Libya with regards to social hospitality.
They also call upon those of them that are accused of crimes anywhere in Libya to present themselves to the courts to look into their cases and the charges against them. In the case that these individuals do not respect these values and principles, then the dignitaries and sheikhs of the tribes of Tarhunah, like other tribes, will have to take the necessary steps to end their right to reside and be protected in the city. - 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
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 LawsPage 1,
5. The members of the tribes of Tarhunah call upon all of the people who were sheltered by the city of Tarhunah as a result of the events that the country is going through to adhere to the laws in effect and respect the social customs and values in Libya with regards to social hospitality.
They also call upon those of them that are accused of crimes anywhere in Libya to present themselves to the courts to look into their cases and the charges against them. In the case that these individuals do not respect these values and principles, then the dignitaries and sheikhs of the tribes of Tarhunah, like other tribes, will have to take the necessary steps to end their right to reside and be protected in the city.
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
No specific mention.
- Withdrawal of foreign forces
No specific mention.
- Corruption
No specific mention.
- Crime/organised crime
No specific mention.
- Drugs
No specific mention.
- TerrorismPage 1,
2. The members of the tribes of Tarhunah reject violence and religious or political extremism, and they confirm that the city of Tarhunah has nothing to do with any extremist agenda, and it will not be held hostage by any group that uses violence to achieve its aims.
Transitional justice
- Transitional justice generalPage 1, 4. The members of the tribes of Tarhunah call upon the security agencies in the city to arrest all individuals accused of committing crimes in the city or outside it, and they ask all of the other cities and areas in Libya to do the same.
Page 1, 5. They also call upon those of them that are accused of crimes anywhere in Libya to present themselves to the courts to look into their cases and the charges against them. In the case that these individuals do not respect these values and principles, then the dignitaries and sheikhs of the tribes of Tarhunah, like other tribes, will have to take the necessary steps to end their right to reside and be protected in the city. - Amnesty/pardon
No specific mention.
- CourtsTransitional justice→Courts→National courts4. The members of the tribes of Tarhunah call upon the security agencies in the city to arrest all individuals accused of committing crimes in the city or outside it, and they ask all of the other cities and areas in Libya to do the same.
Page 1,
5. The members of the tribes of Tarhunah call upon all of the people who were sheltered by the city of Tarhunah as a result of the events that the country is going through to adhere to the laws in effect and respect the social customs and values in Libya with regards to social hospitality.
They also call upon those of them that are accused of crimes anywhere in Libya to present themselves to the courts to look into their cases and the charges against them. In the case that these individuals do not respect these values and principles, then the dignitaries and sheikhs of the tribes of Tarhunah, like other tribes, will have to take the necessary steps to end their right to reside and be protected in the city. - Mechanism
No specific mention.
- Prisoner release
No specific mention.
- Vetting
No specific mention.
- VictimsPage 1,
3. The people of Tarhunah give their sincerest and most heartfelt condolences to the victims of these events, and they call upon all Libyans to give up their weapons and use dialogue to end their disputes. - Missing persons
No specific mention.
- Reparations
No specific mention.
- ReconciliationPage 1,
The people of Tarhunah stress the importance of national
unity, rejecting any conflicts, and staying sensible, they welcome the agreement that was a result
of the efforts of the sheikhs and dignitaries in the Social Council of the Warfalla Tribes, and
they would like to stress the importance of the following:
1. Adhering to the provisions of the statement on the efforts for reconciliation that was issued
by the delegation of the Social Council of the Warfalla Tribes, which was approved by the Reconciliation Council in the city of Greater Tripoli
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.
- SourceLibya News, https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.libyaakhbar.com/libya-news/850185.html
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Statement from the Sheikhs and Dignitaries of the Tribes of Tarhunah Regarding the Events Taking
Place in Southern Tripoli
The Tarhunah Tribal Dignitaries Council has followed the efforts by the delegation of the Social
Council of the Warfalla Tribes and good people from the Greater Tripoli area with regards to the
events taking place in south Tripoli.
The people of Tarhunah welcome these efforts and commend
them, and they give their sincerest thanks and appreciation to all who have intervened to fix the
rift and de-escalate the crisis on the horizon.
They also thank Allah for the wisdom that he has
given everyone concerned with the matter.
The people of Tarhunah stress the importance of national
unity, rejecting any conflicts, and staying sensible, they welcome the agreement that was a result
of the efforts of the sheikhs and dignitaries in the Social Council of the Warfalla Tribes, and
they would like to stress the importance of the following:
1. Adhering to the provisions of the statement on the efforts for reconciliation that was issued
by the delegation of the Social Council of the Warfalla Tribes, which was approved by the
Reconciliation Council in the city of Greater Tripoli
2. The members of the tribes of Tarhunah reject violence and religious or political extremism,
and they confirm that the city of Tarhunah has nothing to do with any extremist agenda, and it will
not be held hostage by any group that uses violence to achieve its aims.
3. The people of Tarhunah give their sincerest and most heartfelt condolences to the victims of
these events, and they call upon all Libyans to give up their weapons and use dialogue to end their
disputes.
4. The members of the tribes of Tarhunah call upon the security agencies in the city to arrest
all individuals accused of committing crimes in the city or outside it, and they ask all of the
other cities and areas in Libya to do the same.
5. The members of the tribes of Tarhunah call upon all of the people who were sheltered by the
city of Tarhunah as a result of the events that the country is going through to adhere to the laws
in effect and respect the social customs and values in Libya with regards to social hospitality.
They also call upon those of them that are accused of crimes anywhere in Libya to present
themselves to the courts to look into their cases and the charges against them.
In the case that
these individuals do not respect these values and principles, then the dignitaries and sheikhs of
the tribes of Tarhunah, like other tribes, will have to take the necessary steps to end their right
to reside and be protected in the city.
Peace Be Upon You,
The Tarhunah Tribal Dignitaries Council