ICGLR Roadmap on the Pacification in the Eastern Region of DRC (Luanda Roadmap)

• Country/entity

  Democratic Republic of Congo
  Rwanda
  
• Region

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

  ICGLR Roadmap on the Pacification in the Eastern Region of DRC (Luanda Roadmap)
• Date

  6 Jul 2022
• 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/territory
• Peace process

  DRC: Angola-led process for Eastern DRC
• Parties

  Agreement copy not signed, but secondary sources confirm signing by
  
  Democratic Republic of Congo
  Republic of Rwanda
• Third parties

  Agreement copy not signed, but secondary sources confirm third parties as
  
  President of Angola
  ICGLR (International Conference on the Great Lakes Region)
• Description

  In this short agreement, DRC and Rwanda continue discussion regarding the involvement of M23 in fighting in Eastern DRC and aim to support the return of M23 fighters. They also commit to further talks and ask for an ICGLR summit to be convened in support.

• Agreement document

  CD_RW_220706_ICGLR Roadmap on the Pacification in the Eastern Region of DRC.pdf | Download PDF

Groups

Gender

State definition

Governance

Power sharing

Human rights and equality

Rights related issues

Rights institutions

Justice sector reform

Socio-economic reconstruction

Land, property and environment

Security sector

Transitional justice

Implementation

ICGLR ROADMAP ON THE PACIFICATION PROCESS IN THE EASTERN REGION OF THE DRC

No1

Objectives

Normalise the political and diplomatic relations between the DRC and Rwanda

Establish a climate of trust between the states of the region and create optimal conditions for dialogue and political consultation to resolve the current security crisis in eastern DRC

Activities

Cease hostilities and immediate withdrawal of M23 from occupied positions in accordance with the Nairobi Final Communiqué'

Defeat FDLR and its splinter groups (CNRD- FLN, RUD-Urunana, FPPH-Abajyarugamba) which are at the origin of tensions between Rwanda and DRC and play a major role in the insecurity of the DRC in order to ensure that the threat to security ceases completely.

Create the necessary conditions for the return of refugees.

Reactivate the Joint Intelligence Team Rwanda-DRC to agree on the practical modalities and the program for fighting the FDLR in coordination with the Presidency of the ICGLR and the Nairobi Process.

Reconvening of the Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) on July 12th in Luanda/Angola.

Fight hate speech and offensive language in the region by all parties.

Deadline

Immediate

Authorities

DRC, Rwanda, ICGLR and EAC

Observations

/

No 2

Objectives

Preventing violations of territorial integrity and ensuring compliance With the commitments made by ICGLR States in this regard

Activities

Expand the mandate of the Joint ICGLR Mechanism by strengthening its role and means of action to enable it to carry out a priori monitoring, prevent and record all actions likely to compromise the implementation of the commitments of the parties with regard to the territorial integrity, security and stability of the States of the Region as well as mutual confidence between them.

Deadline

Immediate

Authorities

ICGLR acting chairmanship

Observations

/

No 3

Objectives

Verification of the reciprocal accusations of the DRC and Rwanda concerning the support to M23 and the collaboration with the FDLR, respectively.

Activities

Create an ad-hoc verification mechanism led by an Officer General of the Republic of Angola.

Deadline

Immediate

Authorities

ICGLR acting chairmanship

Observations

The team should be supported by the ICGLR Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism.

ICGLR to seek MONUSCO’s support in security and logistical matters.

No 4

Objectives

Revitalisation of the Framework Agreement for Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) in the DRC and the Region

Activities

Establish a joint mechanism for regular consultations and harmonisation between the ICGLR and the EAC on the Nairobi process.

End the roaming of armed groups in the region.

Accelerate the implementation of the Disarmament, Demobilisation and Community Rehabilitation and Stabilisation (DDRSC) process and the release of resources pledged by donors.

Create the conditions for the return to the DRC of ex-fighters of M23 who are residing in Rwanda.

Review and implement the "Feuille de route conjointe des activités relatives au rapartriement en RDC des combattants ex-M23 (la faction Runiga) présents en République du Rwanda” * 28 0ct.2019;

Review and implement previous agreements regarding the return of refugees in the region.

Repatriate elements of armed groups to their respective countries of origin.

Deadline

Short term

Authorities

Government of DRC/International partners (UN, EU, World Bank, among others)

Government Of the DRC/Rwanda/lCGLR/United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Observations

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No 5

Objectives

Promotion of economic partnership between the States of the region and strengthening of regional mechanisms to combat the illegal exploitation Of natural resources

Activities

Promote economic activities in the Region and ensure regular and rigorous monitoring Of mining and natural resource activities in compliance With State sovereignty and the ICGLR Protocol on natural resource exploitation

Step up the fight against the illicit exploitation of the DRC's natural resources by armed groups.

Deadline

Short term

Authorities

Regional mechanisms:

ICGLR and EAC members

Observations

/

No 6

Objectives

Ensuring the proper implementation of this Roadmap and rebuilding trust between partners in the Nairobi process.

Activities

Convene an extraordinary ICGLR Summit

Deadline

Short term

Authorities

ICGLR chairmanship

Observations

/

Luanda, 06th of July 2022.