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Country/entity
Central African Republic
Region
Africa (excl MENA)
Agreement name
Joint Press Release
Date
21 Sep 2019
Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement
Yes
Agreement/conflict level
Intrastate/local conflict ( Central African Republic Conflicts (1996 - ) )
Stage
Ceasefire/related
Conflict nature
Inter-group
Peace process
CAR: Local Processes
Parties
Signatory parties:
FPRC
AUTO-DEFENSE GROUPS
SULTAN OF BAMINGUI
SULTAN OF VAKAGA
THE MISSION COORDINATOR
Third parties
-
Description
Short ceasefire agreement between armed groups and auto-defence groups operating in Haute Koto. As well as agreeing to permanently cease all hostility, there are provisions relating to civilian protection, social cohesion, free movement of people and goods, resumption of academic activities, return of displaced persons, dialogue and reconciliation, free movement of humanitarian personnel, and promoting MINUSCA.

Agreement document
CF_190921_Joint_Press_Release_tr.pdf | Download PDF
Agreement document (original language)
CF_190921_Joint_Press_Release.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
No specific mention.
Refugees/displaced persons
Groups→Refugees/displaced persons→Rhetorical
Page 1,
We, representatives of the various armed groups and auto-defense groups operating in Haute-Kotto, solemnly commit, through the work of the Parliamentary Mediation Mission, to:... - Facilitate the return of displaced persons to their respective neighborhoods.
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,
We, representatives of the various armed groups and auto-defense groups operating in Haute-Kotto, solemnly commit, through the work of the Parliamentary Mediation Mission, to:... - Facilitate the free movement of people and goods in the Prefecture of Haute-Kotto in general and in BRIA in particular... - Promote the free movement of humanitarian personnel
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
Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic development
Page 1,
We, representatives of the various armed groups and auto-defense groups operating in Haute-Kotto, solemnly commit, through the work of the Parliamentary Mediation Mission, to:... - Promote the resumption of academic activities in Haute-Kotto
Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Humanitarian assistance
Page 1,
We, representatives of the various armed groups and auto-defense groups operating in Haute-Kotto, solemnly commit, through the work of the Parliamentary Mediation Mission, to:... - Promote the free movement of humanitarian personnel
National economic plan
No specific mention.
Natural resources
No specific mention.
International funds
No specific mention.
Business
Page 1,
We, representatives of the various armed groups and auto-defense groups operating in Haute-Kotto, solemnly commit, through the work of the Parliamentary Mediation Mission, to:... - Facilitate the free movement of people and goods in the Prefecture of Haute-Kotto in general and in BRIA in particular
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
Page 1,
We, representatives of the various armed groups and auto-defense groups operating in Haute-Kotto, solemnly commit, through the work of the Parliamentary Mediation Mission, to:
...
- Put an end to all abuses against civilian populations
Ceasefire
Security sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provision
Page 1,
We, representatives of the various armed groups and auto-defense groups operating in Haute-Kotto, solemnly commit, through the work of the Parliamentary Mediation Mission, to:
- Permanently cease all hostility
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.
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
Page 1,
We, representatives of the various armed groups and auto-defense groups operating in Haute-Kotto, solemnly commit, through the work of the Parliamentary Mediation Mission, to:...- Work for the return of lasting peace, social cohesion, and cohabitation... - Adhere to the process of dialogue and reconciliation

Implementation

UN signatory
No specific mention.
Other international signatory
No specific mention.
Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar
Page 1,
We, representatives of the various armed groups and auto-defense groups operating in Haute-Kotto, solemnly commit, through the work of the Parliamentary Mediation Mission, to:... - Promote the action of MINUSCA
Enforcement mechanism
No specific mention.
Related cases
No specific mention.
Source
On file with PA-X PI.

JOINT PRESS RELEASE

We, representatives of the various armed groups and auto-defense groups operating in Haute-Kotto, solemnly commit, through the work of the Parliamentary Mediation Mission, to:

Permanently cease all hostility

Put an end to all abuses against civilian populations

Work for the return of lasting peace, social cohesion, and cohabitation

Facilitate the free movement of people and goods in the Prefecture of Haute-Kotto in general and in BRIA in particular

Promote the resumption of academic activities in Haute-Kotto

Facilitate the return of displaced persons to their respective neighborhoods

Adhere to the process of dialogue and reconciliation

Promote the free movement of humanitarian personnel

Promote the action of MINUSCA

Done at BRIA, September 21, 2019

Signatory parties:

FPRC - OUSTA, ALI / SCEMA

AUTO-DEFENSE GROUPS - PLENGA, THIERRY-FRANCOIS

SULTAN OF BAMINGUI - SENOUSSI, IBRAHIM KAMOUN

SULTAN OF VAKAGA - AHAMAT, MOUSTAPHA

THE MISSION COORDINATOR - Honourable JEAN-MICHEL, MANDABA