Agreement on the peaceful regulation of the Situation in the Chechen Republic (on a set of military issues)

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Country/entity
Russia
Chechnya
Region
Europe and Eurasia
Europe and Eurasia
Agreement name
Agreement on the peaceful regulation of the Situation in the Chechen Republic (on a set of military issues)
Date
30 Jul 1995
Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement
Yes
Agreement/conflict level
Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( Chechnya Conflicts (1991 - 2009) )
Stage
Pre-negotiation/process
Conflict nature
Government/territory
Peace process
Chechnya peace process
Parties
3
The sides have agreed on the continuation of negotiations on the political and economic sets of issues.
The agreement goes into force from the moment of its signing.
From the government of the Russian Federation:
Mikhailov, V. A.
Volsky, A. N.
Krasnov, M. A.
Kulikov, A. S.
Semenov, I. I.

From the government of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria:
Imaev, U. K.
Zakaev, A. Kh.
Idigov, A. D.
Maskhadov, A. A.
Yarikhanov, Kh. A.
Third parties
Signed in the presence of the OSCE Support Group in the Chechen Republic:
S. Mesarosh
O. M. Pelen
Description
Agreement outlines a full cessation of military activities, and end to terrorist acts and sabotage, disarmament protocols, and the release of detainees.

Agreement document
RU_950730_Peaceful Resolution Military Issues.pdf.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
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)
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
Page 1, The plenipotentiary delegations of the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Chechen Republic of Ichheria1 on the peaceful regulation of the situation in the Chechen Republic, guided by the sincere desire to cease military activities and achieve peace, rejecting the use of force or the threat of force in the resolution of disputed issues, and striving to create conditions for the conducting of free democratic elections, came to the following agreement:

Page 2, The sides have also agreed that:
... For the period of the decision of the set of military issues until the holding of elections there are created the following structures with the exclusive right of control over the implementation of the Agreement that has been reached:
Electoral commission
No specific mention.
Political parties reform
No specific mention.
Civil society
Special Observation Commission to be establihsed with control over the carrying of all agmts concerning the whole set of military issues, to inlude local elders and clergy,
Traditional/religious leaders
Page 1, a) The cessation of military activities is secured by the following measures:
... the creation of a Special Observation Commission (SNK), upon which is laid the task of the organization of the work and control over the fulfilment of the understandings and agreements on the whole set of military issues. Within the SNK, by the mutual agreement, are included the military representatives of the sides, the Committee of national accord, the council of elders, the clergy, and the Territorial Administration of federal organs of executive power in the Chechen Republic. Representatives of the OSCE are invited as observers;

[Summary] there is mention of a council of elders at the village level to cooperate with the SNK for disarming local militias and individuals.
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
Power sharing→Military power sharing→Proportionality
Page 1, a) The cessation of military activities is secured by the following measures:
... the creation of a Special Observation Commission (SNK), upon which is laid the task of the organization of the work and control over the fulfilment of the understandings and agreements on the whole set of military issues. Within the SNK, by the mutual agreement, are included the military representatives of the sides, the Committee of national accord, the council of elders, the clergy, and the Territorial Administration of federal organs of executive power in the Chechen Republic. Representatives of the OSCE are invited as observers;
a mutual exchange of maps of the location and deployment of military formations and maps of minefields, and the handing over of these maps to the SNK.

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
Page 1, The plenipotentiary delegations of the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Chechen Republic of Ichheria1 on the peaceful regulation of the situation in the Chechen Republic, guided by the sincere desire to cease military activities and achieve peace, rejecting the use of force or the threat of force in the resolution of disputed issues, and striving to create conditions for the conducting of free democratic elections, came to the following agreement:
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
Security sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provision
Page 1, a) The cessation of military activities is secured by the following measures:
the simultaneous issuance of order to cease fire, signed by the Commander of the Joint group of Russian troops in the Chechen Republic and the Chief of the main staff of the armed forces of the Chechen Republic;
... a mutual exchange of maps of the location and deployment of military formations and maps of minefields, and the handing over of these maps to the SNK.
Police
Page 2, The sides have also agreed that:
-- weapons are handed over the SNK according to the procedure established by law by the decision of the council of elders of populated points and with the agreement of the SNK in populated points, detachments of 15 to 25 persons are formed for their defense until the formation of law-enforcement organs. Arms given over to them are registered and stored according to established procedure;

Page 2, The sides have also agreed that:
The sides have agreed also, that on the territory of the Chechen Republic there will be deployed the Internal Troops of the Interior Ministry (MVD) of Russia in number up to one brigade. Among the tasks of this brigade will be included the provision of aid to law-enforcement organs in support of social order and the securing of the safety of citizens. From the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation there will be one machine-gun (motostrelkovaya) brigade. The plan of deployment for the aforementioned brigades in the following is agreed with the organs of state power of the Chechen Republic.
Armed forces
Page 1, a) The cessation of military activities is secured by the following measures:
... the creation of a Special Observation Commission (SNK), upon which is laid the task of the organization of the work and control over the fulfilment of the understandings and agreements on the whole set of military issues. Within the SNK, by the mutual agreement, are included the military representatives of the sides, the Committee of national accord, the council of elders, the clergy, and the Territorial Administration of federal organs of executive power in the Chechen Republic. Representatives of the OSCE are invited as observers;
a mutual exchange of maps of the location and deployment of military formations and maps of minefields, and the handing over of these maps to the SNK.

Page 2, The sides have also agreed that:
-- simultaneously with disarmament, there takes place a gradual withdrawal of troops.

Page 2, The sides have also agreed that:
The sides have agreed also, that on the territory of the Chechen Republic there will be deployed the Internal Troops of the Interior Ministry (MVD) of Russia in number up to one brigade. Among the tasks of this brigade will be included the provision of aid to law-enforcement organs in support of social order and the securing of the safety of citizens. From the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation there will be one machine-gun (motostrelkovaya) brigade. The plan of deployment for the aforementioned brigades in the following is agreed with the organs of state power of the Chechen Republic.
DDR
Security sector→DDR→Demilitarisation provisions
Page 1, c) Disarmament and a gradual withdrawal of troops are the most important issues of this set. Under their examination, the sides have agreed that complete disarmament entails the disarmament of illegal armed formations (i.e. formations not covered by Law “Defense”) and individual citizens illegally possessing arms. Disarmament is conducted in three stages. The first stage involves the disarmament of illegal armed formations, subdivisions and other organizations under the command of field commanders. In the second stage, subject to disarmament are citizens belonging to militias defending villages and populated points. In the third stage, individual persons are disarmed.

Page 2, The sides have also agreed that:
-- weapons are handed over the SNK according to the procedure established by law by the decision of the council of elders of populated points and with the agreement of the SNK in populated points, detachments of 15 to 25 persons are formed for their defense until the formation of law-enforcement organs. Arms given over to them are registered and stored according to established procedure;

Page 2, The sides have also agreed that:
-- disarmament in individual cases entails the buyback of weapons;
Intelligence services
No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
Page 1, c) Disarmament and a gradual withdrawal of troops are the most important issues of this set. Under their examination, the sides have agreed that complete disarmament entails the disarmament of illegal armed formations (i.e. formations not covered by Law “Defense”) and individual citizens illegally possessing arms. Disarmament is conducted in three stages. The first stage involves the disarmament of illegal armed formations, subdivisions and other organizations under the command of field commanders. In the second stage, subject to disarmament are citizens belonging to militias defending villages and populated points. In the third stage, individual persons are disarmed.
Withdrawal of foreign forces
Page 1, c) Disarmament and a gradual withdrawal of troops are the most important issues of this set. Under their examination, the sides have agreed that complete disarmament entails the disarmament of illegal armed formations (i.e. formations not covered by Law “Defense”) and individual citizens illegally possessing arms. Disarmament is conducted in three stages. The first stage involves the disarmament of illegal armed formations, subdivisions and other organizations under the command of field commanders. In the second stage, subject to disarmament are citizens belonging to militias defending villages and populated points. In the third stage, individual persons are disarmed.

Page 2, The sides have also agreed that:
-- during the period of disarmament, there takes place the withdrawal of military formations from the lines of contact to a distance of 2-4 kilometers in order to secure safety and the impermissibility of unprovoked incidents;

Page 2, The sides have also agreed that:
-- simultaneously with disarmament, there takes place a gradual withdrawal of troops.
Corruption
No specific mention.
Crime/organised crime
No specific mention.
Drugs
No specific mention.
Terrorism
Page 2, The sides have also agreed that:
d) The cessation of terrorist acts and sabotage entails a declaration of the military command of the sides on the full condemnation and impermissibility of any terrorist acts and sabotage. The delegation of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria has condemned any terrorist acts and has obligated itself to provide the Russian side with aid in the search and detention of Shamil Basaev and his group, accused of undertaking a terrorist act in the city of Budyennovsk.

Transitional justice

Transitional justice general
No specific mention.
Amnesty/pardon
No specific mention.
Courts
No specific mention.
Mechanism
No specific mention.
Prisoner release
Page 1, b) The freeing of forcibly detained people entails the conducting of the following mutual agreed actions:
a mutual exchange of lists of forcibly detained persons, including the submission of lists of persons confined in filtration points in Mozdok, Grozny and other area of their confinement;
a mutual exchange of lists of persons disappearing without a trace;
a mutual freeing of forcibly detained person on the principle of “all in all” within a period of a week from the day of the signing of this Agreement;
Vetting
No specific mention.
Victims
No specific mention.
Missing persons
Page 1, b) The freeing of forcibly detained people entails the conducting of the following mutual agreed actions:
a mutual exchange of lists of forcibly detained persons, including the submission of lists of persons confined in filtration points in Mozdok, Grozny and other area of their confinement;
a mutual exchange of lists of persons disappearing without a trace;
a mutual freeing of forcibly detained person on the principle of “all in all” within a period of a week from the day of the signing of this Agreement;
Reparations
No specific mention.
Reconciliation
No specific mention.

Implementation

UN signatory
No specific mention.
Other international signatory
Signed in the presence of the OSCE Support Group in the Chechen Republic:
S. Mesarosh
O. M. Pelen
Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar
Page 2, The sides have also agreed that:
... A Special Observation Commission, created on an agreed basis with the participation of the OSCE;
Enforcement mechanism
Page 1, the creation of a Special Observation Commission (SNK), upon which is laid the task of the organization of the work and control over the fulfilment of the understandings and agreements on the whole set of military issues. Within the SNK, by the mutual agreement, are included the military representatives of the sides, the Committee of national accord, the council of elders, the clergy, and the Territorial Administration of federal organs of executive power in the Chechen Republic. Representatives of the OSCE are invited as observers;

Page 2, The sides have also agreed that:
-- disarmament is conducted under the control of the SNK;

Page 2, The sides have also agreed that:
-- the mechanism of disarmament is agreed in every concrete instance with the council of elders of the village, with the participation of the SNK;

Page 2, The sides have also agreed that:
... The plenipotentiary of the Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Chechen Republic, and also the SNK, the co-presidents of which are the Commander of the Unified group of Russian troops in the Chechen Republic and the Chief of the Main Staff of the Armed Forces of the Chechen Republic A. Maskhadov, act as the guarantors of the implementation of the present Agreement.
Related cases
No specific mention.
Source
https://peacemaker.un.org/russia-militaryissues95

Agreement on the peaceful regulation of the situation in the Chechen Republic (on a set of military issues)

Signed in Grozny on 30 July 1995

The plenipotentiary delegations of the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Chechen Republic of Ichheria1 on the peaceful regulation of the situation in the Chechen Republic, guided by the sincere desire to cease military activities and achieve peace, rejecting the use of force or the threat of force in the resolution of disputed issues, and striving to create conditions for the conducting of free democratic elections, came to the following agreement:

a) The cessation of military activities is secured by the following measures:

the simultaneous issuance of order to cease fire, signed by the Commander of the Joint group of Russian troops in the Chechen Republic and the Chief of the main staff of the armed forces of the Chechen Republic;

the creation of a Special Observation Commission (SNK), upon which is laid the task of the organization of the work and control over the fulfilment of the understandings and agreements on the whole set of military issues.

Within the SNK, by the mutual agreement, are included the military representatives of the sides, the Committee of national accord, the council of elders, the clergy, and the Territorial Administration of federal organs of executive power in the Chechen Republic.

Representatives of the OSCE are invited as observers;

a mutual exchange of maps of the location and deployment of military formations and maps of minefields, and the handing over of these maps to the SNK.

b) The freeing of forcibly detained people entails the conducting of the following mutual agreed actions:

a mutual exchange of lists of forcibly detained persons, including the submission of lists of persons confined in filtration points in Mozdok, Grozny and other area of their confinement;

a mutual exchange of lists of persons disappearing without a trace;

a mutual freeing of forcibly detained person on the principle of “all in all” within a period of a week from the day of the signing of this Agreement;

c) Disarmament and a gradual withdrawal of troops are the most important issues of this set.

Under their examination, the sides have agreed that complete disarmament entails the disarmament of illegal armed formations (i.e. formations not covered by Law “Defense”) and individual citizens illegally possessing arms.

Disarmament is conducted in three stages.

The first stage involves the disarmament of illegal armed formations, subdivisions and other organizations under the command of field commanders.

In the second stage, subject to

1 The delegation of the government of the Russian Federation states that the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria is not recognised by the Legislation of the Russian Federation.

disarmament are citizens belonging to militias defending villages and populated points.

In the third stage, individual persons are disarmed.

The sides have also agreed that:

-- disarmament is conducted under the control of the SNK;

-- the mechanism of disarmament is agreed in every concrete instance with the council of elders of the village, with the participation of the SNK;

-- weapons are handed over the SNK according to the procedure established by law by the decision of the council of elders of populated points and with the agreement of the SNK in populated points, detachments of 15 to 25 persons are formed for their defense until the formation of law-enforcement organs.

Arms given over to them are registered and stored according to established procedure;

-- disarmament in individual cases entails the buyback of weapons;

-- during the period of disarmament, there takes place the withdrawal of military formations from the lines of contact to a distance of 2-4 kilometers in order to secure safety and the impermissibility of unprovoked incidents;

-- simultaneously with disarmament, there takes place a gradual withdrawal of troops.

The sides have agreed also, that on the territory of the Chechen Republic there will be deployed the Internal Troops of the Interior Ministry (MVD) of Russia in number up to one brigade.

Among the tasks of this brigade will be included the provision of aid to law-enforcement organs in support of social order and the securing of the safety of citizens.

From the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation there will be one machine-gun (motostrelkovaya) brigade.

The plan of deployment for the aforementioned brigades in the following is agreed with the organs of state power of the Chechen Republic.

d) The cessation of terrorist acts and sabotage entails a declaration of the military command of the sides on the full condemnation and impermissibility of any terrorist acts and sabotage.

The delegation of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria has condemned any terrorist acts and has obligated itself to provide the Russian side with aid in the search and detention of Shamil Basaev and his group, accused of undertaking a terrorist act in the city of Budyennovsk.

For the period of the decision of the set of military issues until the holding of elections there are created the following structures with the exclusive right of control over the implementation of the Agreement that has been reached:

The plenipotentiary of the Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Chechen Republic;

A Special Observation Commission, created on an agreed basis with the participation of the OSCE;

The plenipotentiary of the Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Chechen Republic, and also the SNK, the co-presidents of which are the Commander of the Unified group of Russian troops in the Chechen Republic and the Chief of the Main Staff of the Armed Forces of the Chechen Republic A. Maskhadov, act as the guarantors of the implementation of the present Agreement.

The sides have agreed on the continuation of negotiations on the political and economic sets of issues.

The agreement goes into force from the moment of its signing.

From the government of the Russian Federation:

Mikhailov, V. A.

Volsky, A. N.

Krasnov, M. A.

Kulikov, A. S.

Semenov, I. I.

From the government of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria:

Imaev, U. K.

Zakaev, A. Kh.

Idigov, A. D.

Maskhadov, A. A.

Yarikhanov, Kh.

Signed in the presence of the OSCE Support Group in the Chechen Republic:

S. Mesarosh

O. M. Pelen