Unilateral ceasefire agreement signed between the Armee de liberation du Congo (ALC/CODECO) and the presidential delegation on 15 July 2020

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Country/entity: Democratic Republic of Congo
Region: Africa (excl MENA)
Agreement name: Unilateral ceasefire agreement signed between the Armee de liberation du Congo (ALC/CODECO) and the presidential delegation on 15 July 2020
Date: 15 Jul 2020
Agreement status: Unilateral document
Interim arrangement: Yes
Agreement/conflict level: Intrastate/intrastate conflict
Stage: Ceasefire/related
Conflict nature: Government/territory
Peace process: DRC: Eastern DRC processes
Parties: Pour la deuxième Brigade Tazama de l'ALC-CODECO
LE PETIT LOUP DE LA MONTAGNE [signature]
CHRISTA DOUGLAS [signature]

Pour la Délégation envoyée par le Président de la République Chef de l'État
Floribert Ndjabu Ngabu Chef de la délégation [signature]
Third parties: Les témoins:

1. Les chefs des Groupements et des villages
LOCSUNA-SINDANI/EZEKERE [signature]
BUBU-LIKONI-G. [signature]

2. Les responsables et représentations des confessions religieuses
DHEKANA-AUGUSTIN [signature]

3. Les organisations de la société civile et de la jeunesse
1 LOTSIMA-MBOKA/KAMBUTSO [signature]
2. LOMBU-NDOMBE/LIKONI [signature]
BATA-LOZKPA/KAMBUTSO [signature]
Description: Unilateral ceasefire declaration in which the second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO, a non-state armed group active in Djugo territory (and in Walendu Tatsi sector, in particular) commits itself to put an end to hostilities in Ituri Province. The group provides for the safe movement of people (including displaced people), goods and humanitarian aid. It also calls on the Congolese government to provide humanitarian assistance and implement a mechanism to oversee the enforcement of the truce. Finally, the group conditions its commitment to the DDR process to the outcome of tasks with the Congolese government. This unilateral ceasefire is part of a pacification mission in Djugu territory initiated by the President of the Republic on July 13, 2020. In this context, 6 different militias have agreed to join the peace process. These are ALC/CODECO (Armée de Libération du Congo/Coopérative pour le Développement Économique du Congo), URDPC/CODECO (Union des Révolutionnaires pour la Défense du Peuple Congolais), ARDPC/CODECO (Armée des Révolutionnaires pour la Défense du Peuple Congolais), FDBD (La Force pour la Défense de la Balkanisation du Congo), Gutsi's assailants and the FDBC.

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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→Substantive
Page 3, Chapter II. On free movement of people, goods and humanitarian services
Article 5.
The second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO agrees to leave open a humanitarian corridor in order to assist displaced persons and populations in need of humanitarian aid.
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: Page 3, Chapter II. On free movement of people, goods and humanitarian services
Article 5.
The second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO agrees to leave open a humanitarian corridor in order to assist displaced persons and populations in need of humanitarian aid.
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 3, Chapter II. On free movement of people, goods and humanitarian services
Article 3.
The second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO agrees to guarantee free movement of people and their goods throughout all entities in Walendu Tatsi sector which are under its control.

Article 4.
The second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO agrees to allow the civilian population to peacefully and freely go about their business in all entities of Walendu Tatsi sector under its control.

Article 5.
The second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO agrees to leave open a humanitarian corridor in order to assist displaced persons and populations in need of humanitarian aid.

Article 6.
The second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO agrees to gather its fighters at the sites provided by the Congolese government’s technical services and/or its partners.
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: Security sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provision
Page 3, Chapter 1: On the unilateral truce
Article 1.
The second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO agrees to put an end to hostilities in Djugu territory in general, and in Walendu Tatsi sector, in particular.
Security sector→Ceasefire→General commitments
Page 3, Chapter 1: On the unilateral truce
Article 2.
The second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO agrees to engage in talks with the Congolese government regarding its list of demands.

Page 4, Chapter IV. On the community DDR process
Article 9.
The cooperation referenced in Article 8 above shall depend on the outcome of talks begun pursuant to Article 3 of this Ceasefire Agreement.
Police: No specific mention.
Armed forces: No specific mention.
DDR: Security sector→DDR→Demilitarisation provisions
Page 3, Chapter II. On free movement of people, goods and humanitarian services
Article 6.
The second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO agrees to gather its fighters at the sites provided by the Congolese government’s technical services and/or its partners.
Security sector→DDR→DDR programmes
Page 4, Chapter IV. On the community DDR process
Article 8.
The second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO agrees to cooperate with the Congolese government on disarmament and reintegration of its fighters into society.

Article 9.
The cooperation referenced in Article 8 above shall depend on the outcome of talks begun pursuant to Article 3 of this Ceasefire Agreement.
Intelligence services: No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces: Page 3, Chapter 1: On the unilateral truce
Article 1.
The second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO agrees to put an end to hostilities in Djugu territory in general, and in Walendu Tatsi sector, in particular.

Article 2.
The second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO agrees to engage in talks with the Congolese government regarding its list of demands.

Page 3, Chapter II. On free movement of people, goods and humanitarian services
Article 6.
The second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO agrees to gather its fighters at the sites provided by the Congolese government’s technical services and/or its partners.

Page 4, Chapter IV. On the community DDR process
Article 8.
The second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO agrees to cooperate with the Congolese government on disarmament and reintegration of its fighters into society.
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: Page 4, Chapter V. Final provisions
Article 10.
The second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO invites the Congolese government to implement a mechanism to oversee enforcement of this agreement, made up of a mix of second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO members, negotiators sent by the Head of State, members of the Congolese government and civilians.
Related cases: No specific mention.
Source: https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/S_2020_1283_E.pdf (this is on pages 89-92, annex 22)

UNILATERAL CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT SIGNED BY THE SECOND TAZAMA BRIGADE OF THE ARMEE DE LIBERATION DU CONGO (ALC/CODECO) FOR PEACE IN THE WALENDU TATSI SECTOR

August 2020

PREAMBLE

Having regard to the multiple calls made by the Congolese Head of State to various armed groups active in the East of the DRC to cease hostilities;

Having regard to the Congolese Head of State’s invitation to end violence in Ituri during his visit to Djugu territory in July 2019;

Having regard to the Congolese Head of State’s wish and commitment to restore the authority of the State in Djugu territory;

Having regard to the mission of keeping peace in Ituri which the Congolese Head of State entrusted to certain community leaders sent from Kinshasa;

Whereas the delegation of these leaders traveled from Ezekere to Kambutso to meet the commanders of the second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO and the people on 13 July 2020, to bring them the Congolese Head of State’s message;

Having regard to the need to restore peace and security to entities controlled by the second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO in Walendu Tatsi sector;

Having regarding to the second mission to meet with the second Tazama Brigade of AL-CODECO in Kambutso on 15 July 2020, by a delegation sent by the Head of State;

Being eager to participate in and contribute to efforts to restore peace, security and the authority of the State in Walendu Tatsi sector;

THE SECOND TAZAMA BRIGADE OF ALC-CODECO, BASED IN WALENDU TATSI SECTOR, AGREES AS FOLLOWS:

Chapter 1:

On the unilateral truce

Article 1.

The second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO agrees to put an end to hostilities in Djugu territory in general, and in Walendu Tatsi sector, in particular.

Article 2.

The second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO agrees to engage in talks with the Congolese government regarding its list of demands.

Chapter II.

On free movement of people, goods and humanitarian services

Article 3.

The second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO agrees to guarantee free movement of people and their goods throughout all entities in Walendu Tatsi sector which are under its control.

Article 4.

The second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO agrees to allow the civilian population to peacefully and freely go about their business in all entities of Walendu Tatsi sector under its control.

Article 5.

The second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO agrees to leave open a humanitarian corridor in order to assist displaced persons and populations in need of humanitarian aid.

Article 6.

The second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO agrees to gather its fighters at the sites provided by the Congolese government’s technical services and/or its partners.

Article 7.

During the accommodation period, the second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO not having the means to provide for itself, agrees to accept food and other provisions to ensure the survival of its fighters from the Congolese government and/or its partners.

Chapter IV.

On the community DDR process

Article 8.

The second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO agrees to cooperate with the Congolese government on disarmament and reintegration of its fighters into society.

Article 9.

The cooperation referenced in Article 8 above shall depend on the outcome of talks begun pursuant to Article 3 of this Ceasefire Agreement.

Chapter V. Final provisions

Article 10.

The second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO invites the Congolese government to implement a mechanism to oversee enforcement of this agreement, made up of a mix of second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO members, negotiators sent by the Head of State, members of the Congolese government and civilians.

Article 11.

The second Tazama Brigade of ALC-CODECO agrees to perform the terms of this agreement in good faith, which enters into force on the date of signature below.

Done at Kambutso, on 15 July 2020

For the second Tazama Brigade of For the Delegation sent by the President of the

ALC-CODECO Republic, Head of State

Le Pent LoupDelamontagne Floribert Ndjabu Ngabu

Chief of the Delegation

(signatories)

Witnesses:

1. Group and Village Leaders:

Lotsuna Sindani / Ezekere

Buba-Likomi-G.

2. Leaders and Representatives of the Local Church:

Dhekana-Augustin

3. Civil Society and Youth Organisations:

1. Le Tsima-MBoka/ Kambutse

2. Lombu-NDombe/Likoni

3. BATA (next part not legible)/Kambutso