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Closing statement from the reconciliation meeting between Zintan and Zawiyya

  • Country/entity

    Libya
  • Region

    Middle East and North Africa
  • Agreement name

    Closing statement from the reconciliation meeting between Zintan and Zawiyya
  • Date

    17 Apr 2018
  • Agreement status

    Multiparty signed/agreed
  • Interim arrangement

    Yes
  • Agreement/conflict level

    Intrastate/local conflict ( Libyan Conflicts (1969 - 1994) (2011 - ) )
  • Stage

    Framework/substantive - partial
  • Conflict nature

    Inter-group
  • Peace process

    Libyan local processes
  • Parties

    People of Zintan and Zawiyyah
    Two signatories, signed and stamped.
  • Third parties

    -
  • Description

    8-point agreement of principles agreeing to (1) unity of Libya, (2) sanctity of Libyan blood and working toward ending conflict, (3) national reconciliation; (4) fighting against extremism and organised crime; (5) unifying the security institutions; (6) forming a joint committee between the two cities; (7) unifying views on forming a single unity government; (8) returning IDPs.


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
    Groups→Refugees/displaced persons→Rhetorical
    Page 1, 8. Working to ensure the return of the forcibly displaced and the IDPs, inside and outside the
    area
  • 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)
    Page 1, 1. The unity of Libya
  • State configuration
    Page 1, 1. The unity of Libya
  • 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

    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
    Page 1, 5. Working to support and unify the military and security institutions
  • Armed forces
    Page 1, 5. Working to support and unify the military and security institutions
  • 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
    Page 1, 4. Fighting against extremism and organized crime, and taking a clear position against them
  • Drugs

    No specific mention.

  • Terrorism
    Page 1, 4. Fighting against extremism and organized crime, and taking a clear position against them

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
    Page 1, 3. Calling for a comprehensive national reconciliation through a Libyan-Libyan dialogue

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
    Page 1, 6. Working to form a joint committee to solve the problems between the two cities
  • Related cases

    No specific mention.

  • Source
    News of the Revolution of Zintan on Facebook, post, 17 April 2018,
    البيان-الختامي-للقاء-المصالحة-بين-أهالي-الزنتان-و-الزاويةحفظ-/https://www.facebook.com/alzentan.net/photos

Closing Statement for the Reconciliation Meeting Between the People of Zintan and Zawiyah

Allah said:

“The believers are but one brotherhood, so make peace between your brothers.

And be mindful of Allah so you may be shown mercy.”

And He said:

“So be mindful of Allah and settle your affairs.”

On this day, Tuesday, 17/04/2018, the people of the cities agree to the following points:

The unity of Libya

The sanctity of Libyan blood, and the importance of working to ensure that there are no armed conflicts or threats of armed conflict

Calling for a comprehensive national reconciliation through a Libyan-Libyan dialogue

Fighting against extremism and organized crime, and taking a clear position against them

Working to support and unify the military and security institutions

Working to form a joint committee to solve the problems between the two cities

Working to bring together the political points of view regarding the formation of a single national government

Working to ensure the return of the forcibly displaced and the IDPs, inside and outside the area

Long live a free and stable Libya, and peace and Allah’s mercy and blessings be upon you.

Written in the city of Al Zintan on 17/04/2018

[SIGNED and STAMPED] [SIGNED and STAMPED]