Memorandum of Understanding on Military Affairs
- Country/entityMozambique
- RegionAfrica (excl MENA)
- Agreement nameMemorandum of Understanding on Military Affairs
- Date6 Aug 2018
- Agreement statusMultiparty signed/agreed
- Interim arrangementYes
- Agreement/conflict levelIntrastate/intrastate conflict ()
- StageFramework/substantive - partial
- Conflict natureGovernment/territory
- Peace processMozambique process - recent
- PartiesFor Mozambique:
Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, President of the Republic of Mozambique
For RENAMO:
Ossufo Momade, Coordinator of the Political Commission of the Mozambican National Resistance - RENAMO - Third partiesMirko Manzani, Ambassador of Switzerland in Mozambique, President of the Contact Group, Witness
- DescriptionAn agreement for the disarmament, demobilisation, and reintegration (DDR) of the Renamo armed personnel and their incorporation into the Mozambique Armed Defence Forces (FADM) and the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM). The agreement is accompanied with a timetable for the completion of the DDR programme and an "Incorporation Framework" detailing the joint command structure of the FADM pursuant to the agreement.
- Agreement document
- Agreement document (original language)
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
No specific mention.
- 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)2. BASIC PRINCIPLES...In turn, number 1 of Article 263 of the CRM, as renumbered in the scope of the specific amendment, enshrines that participation in the defence of national independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity is a sacred duty and honour for all Mozambican citizens. (
Locate in agreement)
3. GOALS...DDRThe DDR aims to assure the security and stability of the country, build an environment of trust and reconciliation among Mozambicans in strict observance of the principles of the Democratic State under the Rule of Law and other relevant laws. (Locate in agreement)
- 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 sharingPower sharing→Military power sharing→Merger of forces2. BASIC PRINCIPLES...The process of integration of the Renamo officials into the FADM and the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM) shall follow the principle of fair incorporation into the highest hierarchical level. (
Locate in agreement)
...The process of Disarmament, Demobilisation, and Reintegration of the Renamo armed personnel, and the integration of part thereof into the Police of the Republic of Mozambique, shall follow the principles set forth by article 262, item 3, of the Constitution of the Republic of Mozambique, as renumbered in the scope of the specific amendment, which prescribes, among others, that the defence and security forces are non-partisan and refrain from taking positions or participating in actions that may jeopardise their internal cohesion and national unity. (Locate in agreement)
...3. GOALSINCORPORATIONThe purpose of incorporating Renamo personnel in the FADM is to ensure compliance with the basic principles indicated in number 2 of this document, especially with regard to issues that affect FADM officers coming from Renamo. (Locate in agreement)
The incorporation of officers from Renamo in PRM units aims to professionalise and reinforce trust between the Parties. (Locate in agreement)
DDR...5. THE INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK OF THE PROCESS OF INCORPORATION OF RENAMO OFFICIALS INTO THE FADM AND DDRWithin the scope of the Incorporation and DDR, the following structures shall be created for the purposes of execution, supervision, verification and monitoring: (Locate in agreement)
5.1. The Military Affairs Commission has the general responsibility of supervising and monitoring the implementation of the Incorporation and DDR. (Locate in agreement)
The Commission is also responsible for creating the terms of reference for the specialised technical groups. (Locate in agreement)
In order to perform its duties, the Commission may be assisted by Joint Specialised Technical Groups, namely: (Locate in agreement)
5.2 The Joint Technical Group (GTCE) for Incorporation into FADM comprises two officials of each Party, appointed by the two Superiors. (Locate in agreement)
The GTCE works alongside the General Staff. (Locate in agreement)
5.3 The Joint Technical Group for Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (GTCDDR), based in Cidade da Beira, is composed of national and international military experts appointed by the Parties. (Locate in agreement)
The international component of this Technical Group is made up of military experts whose task is to provide technical assistance to the Technical Group, in particular, in monitoring disarmament; (Locate in agreement)
5.4 The Monitoring and Verification Group, based in Nhaucunga, Serra da Gorongosa, shall monitor and verify DDR processes. (Locate in agreement)
6. INCORPORATION OF RENAMO OFFICIALS INTO THE FADMThe incorporation is done through the presentation, by Renamo, of the list of officials whose situation requires due regularisation, both in terms of rank and allocation in FADM. (Locate in agreement)
The individual processes of the officials on the list are subject to study and evaluation by the Technical Group. (Locate in agreement)
In cases where the training of officials proves to be inadequate, specific training will be carried out along with other officials in order to adjust to their new ranks and roles. (Locate in agreement)
The incorporation process initially takes place in accordance with the positions highlighted in bold in Annex A, and must continue in the Personnel Department of the General Staff, in accordance with the terms of reference and the schedule. (Locate in agreement)
The incorporation of Renamo officers into the FADM must last no longer than 120 days (D+120) after confirmation of the Consensus. (Locate in agreement)
Incorporation into other units occurs at a later stage after completing the process provided for in Annex A. (Locate in agreement)
7. DISARMAMENT, DEMOBILIZATION AND REINTEGRATIONThe DDR comprises a set of interdependent actions that are performed in a chain from the point of completion of the incorporation of officials from RENAMO into the FADM and PRM, in accordance with the positions highlighted in bold in Annex A in the following sequence: (Locate in agreement)
...7.4. The selection of Renamo armed forces to be incorporated into the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM); (Locate in agreement)
7.5. Specialised training of the Renamo elements to be incorporated into the PRM, for a period of 55 days; (Locate in agreement)
Power sharing→Military power sharing→Joint command structures1. INTRODUCTION...Considering that the incorporation of Renamo officials into the structure of the Mozambique Armed Defence Forces (FADM), as well as the disarmament, dismantling, and reintegration of Renamo armed forces are a prerequisite for national reconciliation and harmony; (Locate in agreement)
The Parties agree to draft a memorandum including a set of actions and guiding principles regarding the incorporation of Renamo officials into the structure of the Mozambique Armed Defence Forces (FADM), and the Disarmament, Demobilisation, and Reintegration of Rename armed force, as well as the incorporation of part thereof in the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM), following the same principle of Annex A. (Locate in agreement)
2. BASIC PRINCIPLES...The process of integration of the Renamo officials into the FADM and the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM) shall follow the principle of fair incorporation into the highest hierarchical level. (Locate in agreement)
The same principle shall continue to be applied at all levels, with primacy to competence, merit, and professionalism. (Locate in agreement)
...3. GOALSINCORPORATIONThe purpose of incorporating Renamo personnel in the FADM is to ensure compliance with the basic principles indicated in number 2 of this document, especially with regard to issues that affect FADM officers coming from Renamo. (Locate in agreement)
The incorporation of officers from Renamo in PRM units aims to professionalise and reinforce trust between the Parties. (Locate in agreement)
DDR...4. DEFINITIONS...Fair incorporation is the access to management and command responsibilities in the highest hierarchical level of the FADM and other units, as well as in the PRM, in accordance with the aforementioned agreement between the President of the Republic and the Leader of Renamo, following the principle established in Annex A and giving primacy to competence, merit, and professionalism. (Locate in agreement)
5. THE INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK OF THE PROCESS OF INCORPORATION OF RENAMO OFFICIALS INTO THE FADM AND DDRWithin the scope of the Incorporation and DDR, the following structures shall be created for the purposes of execution, supervision, verification and monitoring: (Locate in agreement)
5.1. The Military Affairs Commission has the general responsibility of supervising and monitoring the implementation of the Incorporation and DDR. (Locate in agreement)
The Commission is also responsible for creating the terms of reference for the specialised technical groups. (Locate in agreement)
In order to perform its duties, the Commission may be assisted by Joint Specialised Technical Groups, namely: (Locate in agreement)
5.2 The Joint Technical Group (GTCE) for Incorporation into FADM comprises two officials of each Party, appointed by the two Superiors. (Locate in agreement)
The GTCE works alongside the General Staff. (Locate in agreement)
5.3 The Joint Technical Group for Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (GTCDDR), based in Cidade da Beira, is composed of national and international military experts appointed by the Parties. (Locate in agreement)
The international component of this Technical Group is made up of military experts whose task is to provide technical assistance to the Technical Group, in particular, in monitoring disarmament; (Locate in agreement)
5.4 The Monitoring and Verification Group, based in Nhaucunga, Serra da Gorongosa, shall monitor and verify DDR processes. (Locate in agreement)
6. INCORPORATION OF RENAMO OFFICIALS INTO THE FADMThe incorporation is done through the presentation, by Renamo, of the list of officials whose situation requires due regularisation, both in terms of rank and allocation in FADM. (Locate in agreement)
The individual processes of the officials on the list are subject to study and evaluation by the Technical Group. (Locate in agreement)
In cases where the training of officials proves to be inadequate, specific training will be carried out along with other officials in order to adjust to their new ranks and roles. (Locate in agreement)
The incorporation process initially takes place in accordance with the positions highlighted in bold in Annex A, and must continue in the Personnel Department of the General Staff, in accordance with the terms of reference and the schedule. (Locate in agreement)
The incorporation of Renamo officers into the FADM must last no longer than 120 days (D+120) after confirmation of the Consensus. (Locate in agreement)
Human rights and equality
- Human rights/RoL general3. GOALS...DDRThe DDR aims to assure the security and stability of the country, build an environment of trust and reconciliation among Mozambicans in strict observance of the principles of the Democratic State under the Rule of Law and other relevant laws. (
Locate in agreement)
- 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.
- Police1. INTRODUCTION...The Parties agree to draft a memorandum including a set of actions and guiding principles regarding the incorporation of Renamo officials into the structure of the Mozambique Armed Defence Forces (FADM), and the Disarmament, Demobilisation, and Reintegration of Rename armed force, as well as the incorporation of part thereof in the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM), following the same principle of Annex A. (
Locate in agreement)
2. BASIC PRINCIPLES...The process of Disarmament, Demobilisation, and Reintegration of the Renamo armed personnel, and the integration of part thereof into the Police of the Republic of Mozambique, shall follow the principles set forth by article 262, item 3, of the Constitution of the Republic of Mozambique, as renumbered in the scope of the specific amendment, which prescribes, among others, that the defence and security forces are non-partisan and refrain from taking positions or participating in actions that may jeopardise their internal cohesion and national unity. (Locate in agreement)
...3. GOALSINCORPORATION...The incorporation of officers from Renamo in PRM units aims to professionalise and reinforce trust between the Parties. (Locate in agreement)
DDR...7. DISARMAMENT, DEMOBILIZATION AND REINTEGRATIONThe DDR comprises a set of interdependent actions that are performed in a chain from the point of completion of the incorporation of officials from RENAMO into the FADM and PRM, in accordance with the positions highlighted in bold in Annex A in the following sequence: (Locate in agreement)
...7.4. The selection of Renamo armed forces to be incorporated into the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM); (Locate in agreement)
7.5. Specialised training of the Renamo elements to be incorporated into the PRM, for a period of 55 days; (Locate in agreement)
...7.9. The FADM and the PRM must avoid operating near the Accommodation Centres while the DDR is underway, except for the GTCDDR with their international experts. (Locate in agreement)
- Armed forces1. INTRODUCTION...Considering that the incorporation of Renamo officials into the structure of the Mozambique Armed Defence Forces (FADM), as well as the disarmament, dismantling, and reintegration of Renamo armed forces are a prerequisite for national reconciliation and harmony; (
Locate in agreement)
The Parties agree to draft a memorandum including a set of actions and guiding principles regarding the incorporation of Renamo officials into the structure of the Mozambique Armed Defence Forces (FADM), and the Disarmament, Demobilisation, and Reintegration of Rename armed force, as well as the incorporation of part thereof in the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM), following the same principle of Annex A. (Locate in agreement)
2. BASIC PRINCIPLESThe Mozambique Armed Defence Forces (FADM) must remain a non-partisan and professional organisation, pursuant to the Constitution of the Republic of Mozambique and the relevant defence and security legislation. (Locate in agreement)
The process of integration of the Renamo officials into the FADM and the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM) shall follow the principle of fair incorporation into the highest hierarchical level. (Locate in agreement)
...The process of Disarmament, Demobilisation, and Reintegration of the Renamo armed personnel, and the integration of part thereof into the Police of the Republic of Mozambique, shall follow the principles set forth by article 262, item 3, of the Constitution of the Republic of Mozambique, as renumbered in the scope of the specific amendment, which prescribes, among others, that the defence and security forces are non-partisan and refrain from taking positions or participating in actions that may jeopardise their internal cohesion and national unity. (Locate in agreement)
Numbers 2 and 4 of the same legal provision impose that FDS members obey the Constitution of the Republic and the President of the Republic, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief. (Locate in agreement)
...3. GOALSINCORPORATIONThe purpose of incorporating Renamo personnel in the FADM is to ensure compliance with the basic principles indicated in number 2 of this document, especially with regard to issues that affect FADM officers coming from Renamo. (Locate in agreement)
...DDR...4. DEFINITIONS...Fair incorporation is the access to management and command responsibilities in the highest hierarchical level of the FADM and other units, as well as in the PRM, in accordance with the aforementioned agreement between the President of the Republic and the Leader of Renamo, following the principle established in Annex A and giving primacy to competence, merit, and professionalism. (Locate in agreement)
...6. INCORPORATION OF RENAMO OFFICIALS INTO THE FADMThe incorporation is done through the presentation, by Renamo, of the list of officials whose situation requires due regularisation, both in terms of rank and allocation in FADM. (Locate in agreement)
...The incorporation of Renamo officers into the FADM must last no longer than 120 days (D+120) after confirmation of the Consensus. (Locate in agreement)
...7. DISARMAMENT, DEMOBILIZATION AND REINTEGRATIONThe DDR comprises a set of interdependent actions that are performed in a chain from the point of completion of the incorporation of officials from RENAMO into the FADM and PRM, in accordance with the positions highlighted in bold in Annex A in the following sequence: (Locate in agreement)
...7.9. The FADM and the PRM must avoid operating near the Accommodation Centres while the DDR is underway, except for the GTCDDR with their international experts. (Locate in agreement)
- DDRSecurity sector→DDR→Demilitarisation provisionsDDR...4. DEFINITIONSFor the purposes defined in this document, it is understood by: (
Locate in agreement)
...Accommodation Centre, the place where armed Renamo personnel are accommodated for DDR purposes; (Locate in agreement)
Security sector→DDR→DDR programmes1. INTRODUCTION...Considering that the incorporation of Renamo officials into the structure of the Mozambique Armed Defence Forces (FADM), as well as the disarmament, dismantling, and reintegration of Renamo armed forces are a prerequisite for national reconciliation and harmony; (Locate in agreement)
The Parties agree to draft a memorandum including a set of actions and guiding principles regarding the incorporation of Renamo officials into the structure of the Mozambique Armed Defence Forces (FADM), and the Disarmament, Demobilisation, and Reintegration of Rename armed force, as well as the incorporation of part thereof in the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM), following the same principle of Annex A. (Locate in agreement)
2. BASIC PRINCIPLES...The process of Disarmament, Demobilisation, and Reintegration of the Renamo armed personnel, and the integration of part thereof into the Police of the Republic of Mozambique, shall follow the principles set forth by article 262, item 3, of the Constitution of the Republic of Mozambique, as renumbered in the scope of the specific amendment, which prescribes, among others, that the defence and security forces are non-partisan and refrain from taking positions or participating in actions that may jeopardise their internal cohesion and national unity. (Locate in agreement)
...DDR...4. DEFINITIONSFor the purposes defined in this document, it is understood by: (Locate in agreement)
Incorporation, the adjustment of situations considered harmful to progression in rank and access to positions of command and leadership of the FADM and due recycling and adaptation; (Locate in agreement)
Accommodation Centre, the place where armed Renamo personnel are accommodated for DDR purposes; (Locate in agreement)
Renamo bases, the camps where Renamo armed personnel are located which are not cantonment centres. (Locate in agreement)
(DDR) (Locate in agreement)
Disarmament, the process of collection, delivery and final disposal of the armament and war material in the possession of Renamo armed personnel; (Locate in agreement)
Demobilisation, is the process of transitioning to civilian life Renamo armed personnel which are not incorporated into FADM; (Locate in agreement)
Reintegration, the process of socioeconomic reinsertion of the Renamo armed forces duly demobilised. (Locate in agreement)
Fair incorporation is the access to management and command responsibilities in the highest hierarchical level of the FADM and other units, as well as in the PRM, in accordance with the aforementioned agreement between the President of the Republic and the Leader of Renamo, following the principle established in Annex A and giving primacy to competence, merit, and professionalism. (Locate in agreement)
5. THE INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK OF THE PROCESS OF INCORPORATION OF RENAMO OFFICIALS INTO THE FADM AND DDRWithin the scope of the Incorporation and DDR, the following structures shall be created for the purposes of execution, supervision, verification and monitoring: (Locate in agreement)
5.1. The Military Affairs Commission has the general responsibility of supervising and monitoring the implementation of the Incorporation and DDR. (Locate in agreement)
...5.4 The Monitoring and Verification Group, based in Nhaucunga, Serra da Gorongosa, shall monitor and verify DDR processes. (Locate in agreement)
...7. DISARMAMENT, DEMOBILIZATION AND REINTEGRATIONThe DDR comprises a set of interdependent actions that are performed in a chain from the point of completion of the incorporation of officials from RENAMO into the FADM and PRM, in accordance with the positions highlighted in bold in Annex A in the following sequence: (Locate in agreement)
7.1 Renamo proceeds to deliver information regarding its armed personnel, their location, and the weapons or other war material in their possession to the GTCDDR; (Locate in agreement)
7.2. Based on the information, the Technical Group proceeds to map the bases and indicates the geographic location of the Cantonment Centres; (Locate in agreement)
7.3. The transfer of Renamo armed personnel to the Accommodation Centres; (Locate in agreement)
...7.6. The disarmament, which includes technical processes of: (Locate in agreement)
Registration, identification, and monitoring of the possession of firearms, collection, removal, and destruction or any other agreed purpose; (Locate in agreement)
7.7. The lodging of the Renamo armed personnel in the declared and recognised Accommodation Centres until the conclusion of the DDR; (Locate in agreement)
7.8. The DDR shall last for no longer than 120 days (D+120) after the confirmation of the Consensus; (Locate in agreement)
7.9. The FADM and the PRM must avoid operating near the Accommodation Centres while the DDR is underway, except for the GTCDDR with their international experts. (Locate in agreement)
8. DDR IMPLEMENTATION PHASES8.1. Once the Renamo armed personnel are lodged at the Accommodation Centres, the DDR Joint Technical Group (GTCDDR) specialised in armament, with the support of the international experts, shall certify the non-existence of war material or other artefacts prohibited at the Centres; (Locate in agreement)
8.2. In case unstable explosives are found, they shall be destroyed, and the GTCDDR, with the support of the international experts, shall elaborate a map containing the date, time and location, with geographic coordinates (georeferencing), quality, and type of the armament; (Locate in agreement)
8.3. The GTCDDR registers the armaments of Renamo personnel working with the Technical Group which immediately begins to monitor the armament of armed personnel in the Accommodation Centres; (Locate in agreement)
8.4 Armaments that are not owned by individuals are kept in temporary storage under the responsibility of the GTCDDR and the commander of each centre; (Locate in agreement)
the frequency of its control depends on the amount of existing armament. (Locate in agreement)
8.5 After the process of removal of firearms and explosives, the GTCDDR certifies that the process has been completed, and must, through the Military Affairs Commission, notify the Superiors. (Locate in agreement)
9. DDR PROCESS MONITORINGThe Joint Technical Group on DDR (GTCDDR) ensures that DDR activities are implemented in a timely, effective and efficient manner. (Locate in agreement)
The GTCDDR, including the respective international experts, must be impartial and must prepare weekly reports. (Locate in agreement)
The GTCDDR is also responsible for checking accommodation centres for Renamo armed personnel; (Locate in agreement)
monitoring of the accommodation process, collection of weapons from Renamo armed personnel, and their final treatment (destruction or reuse). (Locate in agreement)
It is also responsible for investigating possible DDR violations. (Locate in agreement)
- Intelligence services
No specific mention.
- Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces1. INTRODUCTION...Considering that the incorporation of Renamo officials into the structure of the Mozambique Armed Defence Forces (FADM), as well as the disarmament, dismantling, and reintegration of Renamo armed forces are a prerequisite for national reconciliation and harmony; (
Locate in agreement)
The Parties agree to draft a memorandum including a set of actions and guiding principles regarding the incorporation of Renamo officials into the structure of the Mozambique Armed Defence Forces (FADM), and the Disarmament, Demobilisation, and Reintegration of Rename armed force, as well as the incorporation of part thereof in the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM), following the same principle of Annex A. (Locate in agreement)
2. BASIC PRINCIPLES...The process of integration of the Renamo officials into the FADM and the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM) shall follow the principle of fair incorporation into the highest hierarchical level. (Locate in agreement)
...The process of Disarmament, Demobilisation, and Reintegration of the Renamo armed personnel, and the integration of part thereof into the Police of the Republic of Mozambique, shall follow the principles set forth by article 262, item 3, of the Constitution of the Republic of Mozambique, as renumbered in the scope of the specific amendment, which prescribes, among others, that the defence and security forces are non-partisan and refrain from taking positions or participating in actions that may jeopardise their internal cohesion and national unity. (Locate in agreement)
...3. GOALSINCORPORATIONThe purpose of incorporating Renamo personnel in the FADM is to ensure compliance with the basic principles indicated in number 2 of this document, especially with regard to issues that affect FADM officers coming from Renamo. (Locate in agreement)
...DDR...6. INCORPORATION OF RENAMO OFFICIALS INTO THE FADM...The incorporation of Renamo officers into the FADM must last no longer than 120 days (D+120) after confirmation of the Consensus. (Locate in agreement)
...7. DISARMAMENT, DEMOBILIZATION AND REINTEGRATIONThe DDR comprises a set of interdependent actions that are performed in a chain from the point of completion of the incorporation of officials from RENAMO into the FADM and PRM, in accordance with the positions highlighted in bold in Annex A in the following sequence: (Locate in agreement)
7.1 Renamo proceeds to deliver information regarding its armed personnel, their location, and the weapons or other war material in their possession to the GTCDDR; (Locate in agreement)
...7.3. The transfer of Renamo armed personnel to the Accommodation Centres; (Locate in agreement)
7.4. The selection of Renamo armed forces to be incorporated into the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM); (Locate in agreement)
...7.7. The lodging of the Renamo armed personnel in the declared and recognised Accommodation Centres until the conclusion of the DDR; (Locate in agreement)
...8. DDR IMPLEMENTATION PHASES8.1. Once the Renamo armed personnel are lodged at the Accommodation Centres, the DDR Joint Technical Group (GTCDDR) specialised in armament, with the support of the international experts, shall certify the non-existence of war material or other artefacts prohibited at the Centres; (Locate in agreement)
...8.3. The GTCDDR registers the armaments of Renamo personnel working with the Technical Group which immediately begins to monitor the armament of armed personnel in the Accommodation Centres; (Locate in agreement)
- 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/similarDDR...5. THE INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK OF THE PROCESS OF INCORPORATION OF RENAMO OFFICIALS INTO THE FADM AND DDR...In order to perform its duties, the Commission may be assisted by Joint Specialised Technical Groups, namely: (
Locate in agreement)
5.2 The Joint Technical Group (GTCE) for Incorporation into FADM comprises two officials of each Party, appointed by the two Superiors. (Locate in agreement)
The GTCE works alongside the General Staff. (Locate in agreement)
5.3 The Joint Technical Group for Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (GTCDDR), based in Cidade da Beira, is composed of national and international military experts appointed by the Parties. (Locate in agreement)
The international component of this Technical Group is made up of military experts whose task is to provide technical assistance to the Technical Group, in particular, in monitoring disarmament; (Locate in agreement)
- Enforcement mechanismDDR...5. THE INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK OF THE PROCESS OF INCORPORATION OF RENAMO OFFICIALS INTO THE FADM AND DDR...5.1. The Military Affairs Commission has the general responsibility of supervising and monitoring the implementation of the Incorporation and DDR. (
Locate in agreement)
The Commission is also responsible for creating the terms of reference for the specialised technical groups. (Locate in agreement)
- Related cases
No specific mention.
- Source
No specific mention.
Military Affairs
Memorandum of Understanding
Maputo / Gorongosa
August 2018
Memorandum of Understanding on Military Affairs
1. Introduction
As part of the dialogue for restoring lasting and effective peace, a fundamental condition for sustainable and inclusive national development;
Considering that the incorporation of Renamo officials into the structure of the Mozambique Armed Defence Forces (FADM), as well as the disarmament, dismantling, and reintegration of Renamo armed forces are a prerequisite for national reconciliation and harmony;
The Parties agree to draft a memorandum including a set of actions and guiding principles regarding the incorporation of Renamo officials into the structure of the Mozambique Armed Defence Forces (FADM), and the Disarmament, Demobilisation, and Reintegration of Rename armed force, as well as the incorporation of part thereof in the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM), following the same principle of Annex A.
2. Basic Principles
The Mozambique Armed Defence Forces (FADM) must remain a non-partisan and professional organisation, pursuant to the Constitution of the Republic of Mozambique and the relevant defence and security legislation.
The process of integration of the Renamo officials into the FADM and the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM) shall follow the principle of fair incorporation into the highest hierarchical level.
The same principle shall continue to be applied at all levels, with primacy to competence, merit, and professionalism.
The process of Disarmament, Demobilisation, and Reintegration of the Renamo armed personnel, and the integration of part thereof into the Police of the Republic of Mozambique, shall follow the principles set forth by article 262, item 3, of the Constitution of the Republic of Mozambique, as renumbered in the scope of the specific amendment, which prescribes, among others, that the defence and security forces are non-partisan and refrain from taking positions or participating in actions that may jeopardise their internal cohesion and national unity.
Numbers 2 and 4 of the same legal provision impose that FDS members obey the Constitution of the Republic and the President of the Republic, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief.
In turn, number 1 of Article 263 of the CRM, as renumbered in the scope of the specific amendment, enshrines that participation in the defence of national independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity is a sacred duty and honour for all Mozambican citizens.
3. Goals
Incorporation
The purpose of incorporating Renamo personnel in the FADM is to ensure compliance with the basic principles indicated in number 2 of this document, especially with regard to issues that affect FADM officers coming from Renamo.
The incorporation of officers from Renamo in PRM units aims to professionalise and reinforce trust between the Parties.
DDR
The DDR aims to assure the security and stability of the country, build an environment of trust and reconciliation among Mozambicans in strict observance of the principles of the Democratic State under the Rule of Law and other relevant laws.
4. Definitions
For the purposes defined in this document, it is understood by:
Incorporation, the adjustment of situations considered harmful to progression in rank and access to positions of command and leadership of the FADM and due recycling and adaptation;
Accommodation Centre, the place where armed Renamo personnel are accommodated for DDR purposes;
Renamo bases, the camps where Renamo armed personnel are located which are not cantonment centres.
(DDR)
Disarmament, the process of collection, delivery and final disposal of the armament and war material in the possession of Renamo armed personnel;
Demobilisation, is the process of transitioning to civilian life Renamo armed personnel which are not incorporated into FADM;
Reintegration, the process of socioeconomic reinsertion of the Renamo armed forces duly demobilised.
Fair incorporation is the access to management and command responsibilities in the highest hierarchical level of the FADM and other units, as well as in the PRM, in accordance with the aforementioned agreement between the President of the Republic and the Leader of Renamo, following the principle established in Annex A and giving primacy to competence, merit, and professionalism.
5. The Institutional Framework of the Process of Incorporation of Renamo officials into the FADM and DDR
Within the scope of the Incorporation and DDR, the following structures shall be created for the purposes of execution, supervision, verification and monitoring:
5.1. The Military Affairs Commission has the general responsibility of supervising and monitoring the implementation of the Incorporation and DDR.
The Commission is also responsible for creating the terms of reference for the specialised technical groups.
In order to perform its duties, the Commission may be assisted by Joint Specialised Technical Groups, namely:
5.2 The Joint Technical Group (GTCE) for Incorporation into FADM comprises two officials of each Party, appointed by the two Superiors.
The GTCE works alongside the General Staff.
5.3 The Joint Technical Group for Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (GTCDDR), based in Cidade da Beira, is composed of national and international military experts appointed by the Parties.
The international component of this Technical Group is made up of military experts whose task is to provide technical assistance to the Technical Group, in particular, in monitoring disarmament;
5.4 The Monitoring and Verification Group, based in Nhaucunga, Serra da Gorongosa, shall monitor and verify DDR processes.
6. Incorporation of Renamo Officials into the FADM
The incorporation is done through the presentation, by Renamo, of the list of officials whose situation requires due regularisation, both in terms of rank and allocation in FADM.
The individual processes of the officials on the list are subject to study and evaluation by the Technical Group.
In cases where the training of officials proves to be inadequate, specific training will be carried out along with other officials in order to adjust to their new ranks and roles.
The incorporation process initially takes place in accordance with the positions highlighted in bold in Annex A, and must continue in the Personnel Department of the General Staff, in accordance with the terms of reference and the schedule.
The incorporation of Renamo officers into the FADM must last no longer than 120 days (D+120) after confirmation of the Consensus.
Incorporation into other units occurs at a later stage after completing the process provided for in Annex A.
7. Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration
The DDR comprises a set of interdependent actions that are performed in a chain from the point of completion of the incorporation of officials from RENAMO into the FADM and PRM, in accordance with the positions highlighted in bold in Annex A in the following sequence:
7.1 Renamo proceeds to deliver information regarding its armed personnel, their location, and the weapons or other war material in their possession to the GTCDDR;
7.2. Based on the information, the Technical Group proceeds to map the bases and indicates the geographic location of the Cantonment Centres;
7.3. The transfer of Renamo armed personnel to the Accommodation Centres;
7.4. The selection of Renamo armed forces to be incorporated into the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM);
7.5. Specialised training of the Renamo elements to be incorporated into the PRM, for a period of 55 days;
7.6. The disarmament, which includes technical processes of:
Registration, identification, and monitoring of the possession of firearms, collection, removal, and destruction or any other agreed purpose;
7.7. The lodging of the Renamo armed personnel in the declared and recognised Accommodation Centres until the conclusion of the DDR;
7.8. The DDR shall last for no longer than 120 days (D+120) after the confirmation of the Consensus;
7.9. The FADM and the PRM must avoid operating near the Accommodation Centres while the DDR is underway, except for the GTCDDR with their international experts.
8. DDR Implementation Phases
8.1. Once the Renamo armed personnel are lodged at the Accommodation Centres, the DDR Joint Technical Group (GTCDDR) specialised in armament, with the support of the international experts, shall certify the non-existence of war material or other artefacts prohibited at the Centres;
8.2. In case unstable explosives are found, they shall be destroyed, and the GTCDDR, with the support of the international experts, shall elaborate a map containing the date, time and location, with geographic coordinates (georeferencing), quality, and type of the armament;
8.3. The GTCDDR registers the armaments of Renamo personnel working with the Technical Group which immediately begins to monitor the armament of armed personnel in the Accommodation Centres;
8.4 Armaments that are not owned by individuals are kept in temporary storage under the responsibility of the GTCDDR and the commander of each centre;
the frequency of its control depends on the amount of existing armament.
8.5 After the process of removal of firearms and explosives, the GTCDDR certifies that the process has been completed, and must, through the Military Affairs Commission, notify the Superiors.
9. DDR Process Monitoring
The Joint Technical Group on DDR (GTCDDR) ensures that DDR activities are implemented in a timely, effective and efficient manner.
The GTCDDR, including the respective international experts, must be impartial and must prepare weekly reports.
The GTCDDR is also responsible for checking accommodation centres for Renamo armed personnel;
monitoring of the accommodation process, collection of weapons from Renamo armed personnel, and their final treatment (destruction or reuse).
It is also responsible for investigating possible DDR violations.