Agreement Between the Governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Uganda on Withdrawal of Ugandan Troops from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cooperation and Normalisation of Relations Between the Two Countries (Luanda Agreement)

• Country/entity

  Democratic Republic of Congo
  Uganda
  
• Region

  Africa (excl MENA)
  Africa (excl MENA)
  
• Agreement name

  Agreement Between the Governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Uganda on Withdrawal of Ugandan Troops from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cooperation and Normalisation of Relations Between the Two Countries (Luanda Agreement)
• Date

  6 Sep 2002
• Agreement status

  Multiparty signed/agreed
• Interim arrangement

  Yes
• Agreement/conflict level

  Interstate/intrastate conflict(s) ( Congo Civil Wars (1996 - ) )
• Stage

  Implementation/renegotiation
• Conflict nature

  Government
• Peace process

  DRC: Second Congo war process
• Parties

  FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO, HE JOSPEH KABILA, PRESIDENT
  
  FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF UGANDA, H E YOWERI K. MUSEVENI, PRESIDENT
• Third parties

  WITNESS
  FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA, H. E. JOSE EDUARDO DOS SANTOS PRESIDENT
• Description

  This agreement provides for the withdrawal of Ugandan Troops, and for agreement on a number of other issues. This is an amendment of the Luanda Agreement regarding the retreat of the Ugandan troops from RDC and the normalisation of the cooperation relations. The heads of states of RDC and Uganda agree to change the schedule for the implementation of the agreed framework for the pacification commission.

• Agreement document

  DRC_UG_020906_Luanda Agreement.pdf | Download PDF

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Justice sector reform

Socio-economic reconstruction

Land, property and environment

Security sector

Transitional justice

Implementation

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO AND THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA ON WITHDRAWAL OF UGANDAN TROOPS FROM THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, COOPERATION AND NORMALISATION OF RELATIONS BETWEEN TWO COUNTRIES

PREAMBLE

The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (hereinafter referred to as

"the DRC") and the Government of the Republic of Uganda (hereinafter referred to as

"the GOU"), both hereinafter referred to as "the Parties", under the facilitation and

auspices of the Government of the Republic of Angola;

REITERATING the principles of respect for national sovereignty, territorial integrity,

non-use of force against each other, peaceful resolution of conflicts, and noninterference

in the internal affairs of States, guided by the United Nations and the

African Union (AU) Charters;

CONSIDERING that Article 52 of the United Nations (UN) Charter provides for the

pursuit of regional initiatives, with a view to uphold these principles in enhancing

relations among States and the establishment of a peaceful atmosphere of security

and stability along common borders;

REAFFIRMING all pertinent resolutions of the United Nations Security Council on the

DRC.

CONSCIOUS of the need to give impetus to the stalled implementation of the Lusaka

Cease-fire Agreement;

FURTHER CONSIDERING the need to normalise relations, build confidence and bring

about good neighbourliness in order to contribute to the speedy pacification of Central

Africa and the Great Lakes Region and put an end to insecurity and instability;

CONSCIOUS of the potential their joint action can contribute towards removing

obstacles to the full normalisation of relations between the two countries;

CONVINCED that peace, security and stability of the Parties constitute essential

factors for their development;

Hereby agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1

WITHDRAWAL OF UGANDAN TROOPS

1. The GOU commits itself to the continued withdrawal of its forces from the DRC

in accordance with the Implementation Plan marked Annex "A" and attached

hereto.

2. The GOU has unilaterally and unconditionally issued orders to her troops in

Gbadolite, Beni and their vicinities to immediately withdraw from DRC.

3. The Parties agree to put in place, with the assistance of the United Nations

Organisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC), a

Joint Pacification Committee on Ituri consisting of the Parties, political, military,

economic and social forces active in the Bunia area, and the inhabitant

grassroots communities.

In addition thereto, Uganda re-affirms her readiness to

withdraw her troops from Bunia as stipulated in Annex "A".

4. The Parties agree that the Ugandan troops shall remain on the slopes of Mt.

Ruwenzori until the Parties put in place security mechanisms guaranteeing

Uganda's security, including training and coordinated patrol of the common

border.

5. The DRC and the GOU undertake to keep the Government of the Republic of

Angola informed on the progress of the withdrawal of Ugandan troops.

ARTICLE 2

SECURITY CONCERNS

In order to respect national sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence as

well as international borders, the parties agree as follows:

1. To work towards the restoration of the dignity and sovereignty of the DRC as

well as address Uganda's security concerns.

2. To refrain from all types of military and logistical support including the provision

of bases and sanctuary to the armed groups, inter-ethnic militia, subversive

organisations and all rebel movements against the interests of the Parties.

3. To work closely together in order to expedite the pacification of the DRC

territories currently under the Uganda control and the normalisation of the

situation along the common border.

4. To exchange intelligence on all matters of security interest among them.

ARTICLE 3

DIPLOMATIC COOPERATION

The Parties agree to cooperate in efforts to restore full diplomatic relations.

ARTICLE 4

LEGAL RELATIONS

The Parties agree to find a mutually acceptable formula of resolving any existing or

arising legal issues between them.

ARTICLE 5

DEFENCE AND SECURITY COOPERATION

The Parties agree to cooperate in the areas of defence and security including training,

coordinated border patrols, exchange of intelligence and liaison work.

ARTICLE 6

SOCIAL/ECONOMIC COOPERATION

The Parties agree to re-establish the Joint Ministerial Commission for cooperation in

the various areas, including trade and investment, infrastructure, transport,

communications and cultural exchange.

ARTICLE 7

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

The Parties agree to resolve any future differences between them through dialogue

and any other peaceful means.

ARTICLE 8

IMPLEMENTATION/REVIEW MECHANISM

1. The Parties will, among others, implement this Agreement as stipulated in

Annex "A".

2. The Parties in collaboration with the Republic of Angola, agree to have regular

reviews for the effective implementation of this Agreement.

ARTICLE 9

AMENDMENTS

This Agreement may be amended by the mutual written consent of the Parties.

ARTICLE 10

COMMENCEMENT

This Agreement shall come into force upon signature.

In witness whereof, the Parties have signed this Agreement in the Portuguese, English

and French languages, all texts being equally authentic.

DONE AT LUANDA, ANGOLA, THIS SIXTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2002

FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF

THE DEMOCRATIC THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO:

........................................................ ..........................................................

HE JOSPEH KABILA H E YOWERI K. MUSEVENI

PRESIDENT PRESIDENT

WITNESS

FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE

REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA

..........................................................................

H. E. JOSE EDUARDO DOS SANTOS

PRESIDENT

ANNEX A

PLAN FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

AND THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA ON THE WITHDRAWAL OF

UGANDAN TROOPS FROM THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF

CONGO, COOPERATION AND NORMALISATION OF RELATIONS

BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES

DATE EVENTS RESPONSIBILITIES

D Day Signing of the agreement DRC, Uganda, Angola

D + 5 days Completion of Ugandan troops Uganda

withdrawal from Beni and Gbadolite

D +7 days Experts meet to work out mechanisms DRC, Uganda

for securing the western slopes of

Mt Ruwenzori

D +10 days Meeting of technical teams for the DRC, Uganda, MONUC

constitution of the Ituri Pacification

Committee (IPC)

D +14 days Meeting of Joint Technical Committee DRC, Uganda

on resolution of legal issues

D +14 days Meeting of technical teams in DRC, Uganda

Kinshasa on the opening of the

Uganda Embassy in DRC

D +20 days Inauguration of IPC in Bunia DRC, Uganda, MONUC

D +30 days The IPC starts work DRC, Uganda, MONUC

D +30 days Meeting of technical teams on DRC, Uganda

defence and security cooperation

D +40 days Decision on a mechanism to IPC

maintain law and order in Ituri

D +45 days Establishment of Administrative IPC

authority in Ituri

D +50 days Detailed Withdraw Plan of Uganda

Ugandan troops from Bunia

D +70 days Beginning of withdrawal of Uganda

Ugandan troops from Bunia

D +74 days Handover and official opening DRC, Uganda

of the Uganda Embassy premises

in Kinshasa

D +100 days Completion of the withdrawal of Uganda

UPDF Troops from Bunia