Sommet Extraordinaire des Chefs d'Etat de Governement sur la Situation en Côte d'Ivoire, Communiqué Final (Accra I)
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Sommet Extraordinaire des Chefs d'Etat de Governement sur la Situation en Côte d'Ivoire, Communiqué Final (Accra I)Date
29 Sep 2002Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreedInterim arrangement
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Interstate/intrastate conflict(s) ( )Stage
Pre-negotiation/processConflict nature
GovernmentPeace process
Cote D'Ivoire: peace processParties
His Excellency Blaise CAMPAORE President of Faso Head of Government
His Excellency Pedro Verona Rodrigues PIRES President of the Republic of Cape Verde
His Excellency Laurent GBAGBO President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire
His Excellency John Agyekum KUFUOR President of the Republic of Ghana
His Excellency Koumba Yala Kobde NHANCA President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau
His Excellency Dahpkanah Dr Charles Ghankay TAYLOR President of the Republic of Liberia
His Excellency Amadou Toumani TOURE President of the Republic of Mali
His Excellency Mamadou TANDJA President of the Republic of Niger
His Excellency Olusegun OBASANJO President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
His Excellency Maftre Abdoulaye WADE President of the Republic of Senegal
His Excellency Gnassingbe EYADEMA President of the Republic of Togo
His Excellency Issatu NJIE SAIDY President of the Republic of Gambia
Mr Bruno AMOUSSOU Minister of State, representing the President of the Republic of Benin
Mr François FALL Minister at the Presidency in charge of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, representing the President of the Republic of Guinea
Mr Mohammed Lamin KAMARA Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, representing the President of the Republic of Sierra LeoneThird parties
4. The following persons were also present at the session as observers: His Excellency Thabo MBEKI President of the Republic of South Africa and President of the African Union His Excellency Amara ESSY President of the Commission of the African Union His Excellency Ahmedou Ould ABDALLAH Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, for West AfricaDescription
In this communiqué, the member states of the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) call on the parties in dispute to abstain from the use of force and to start a dialogue. Furthermore, the member state have agreed to establish a contact group to mediate between the parties in dispute and negotiate a cessation of hostilities and a framework agreement to resolve the conflict
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.
- FamilyPage 4, Paragraph 17
The Heads of State and of Government extend their compassion to all bereaved families and their sympathy to those who have been victims of the violence perpetrated during the events which began on September 19, 2002.
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
No specific mention.
- Traditional/religious leaders
No specific mention.
- Public administration
No specific mention.
- ConstitutionGovernance→Constitution→Constitution affirmation/renewalPage 4, Paragraph 13
The Heads of State and of Government have invited the Member States of CEDEAO to provide their immediate support (political, material, logistical) to the legal authorities of Côte d’Ivoire in order to maintain constitutional order, peace, security, unity and national cohesion.
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 generalPage 4, Paragraph 12
The Heads of State and of Government have reaffirmed their commitment to defend by all possible means democratic good governance and the rule of law.
Page 4, Paragraph 18
The Heads of State and of Government have noted the African Union’s strong commitment and support for Côte d’Ivoire and CEDEAO in their efforts to defend and protect democracy, constitutional governance, respect for human rights and the rule of law. - 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.
- DemocracyPage 3, Paragraph 6
During their work, the Heads of State and of Government strongly condemned the attempt to undermine democracy and the constitutional legality of Côte d’Ivoire, and deplored the loss of numerous lives and the pointless destruction of property. They expressed their concern for the peace and security of the wider region which is threatened by this situation, and which could also result in a human catastrophe.
Page 3, Paragraph 7
In accordance with the Declaration of the Political Principles of CEDEAO of July 6, 1991 adopted at Abuja, with the Protocol on the Mechanism for Prevention, Management and Resolution of Conflicts, and Maintenance of Peace and Security of December 10, 1999, and with Decision AHG DEC 142 (xxv) on the framework for a reaction by the OUA to anti-constitutional changes of Government, adopted by OUA in Algiers in July 1999, the Heads of State and of Government reaffirmed the position of CEDEAO under the terms of which no government will be recognised which takes power by overthrowing a democratically elected government or by using unconstitutional methods.
Page 4, Paragraph 12
The Heads of State and of Government have reaffirmed their commitment to defend by all possible means democratic good governance and the rule of law.
Page 4, Paragraph 18
The Heads of State and of Government have noted the African Union’s strong commitment and support for Côte d’Ivoire and CEDEAO in their efforts to defend and protect democracy, constitutional governance, respect for human rights and the rule of law. - Detention procedures
No specific mention.
- Media and communicationRights related issues→Media and communication→OtherPage 4, Paragraph 16
The Heads of State and of Government have launched an appeal to the press to refrain from reporting in ways which will create misunderstanding between the Member States of the region - 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 GuaranteesPage 3, Paragraph 6
During their work, the Heads of State and of Government strongly condemned the attempt to undermine democracy and the constitutional legality of Côte d’Ivoire, and deplored the loss of numerous lives and the pointless destruction of property. They expressed their concern for the peace and security of the wider region which is threatened by this situation, and which could also result in a human catastrophe.
Page 4, Paragraph 10
They have agreed to hold an urgent meeting of the Defence and Security Committee.
Page 4, Paragraph 13
The Heads of State and of Government have invited the Member States of CEDEAO to provide their immediate support (political, material, logistical) to the legal authorities of Côte d’Ivoire in order to maintain constitutional order, peace, security, unity and national cohesion.
Page 4, Paragraph 19
The Heads of State and of Government call on the international community to support all of the initiatives taken by CEDEAO in order to restore peace and security in Côte d’Ivoire. - CeasefireSecurity sector→Ceasefire→General commitmentsPage 3, Paragraph 8
The Heads of State and of Government have decided to create a high-level contact group made up of the following Heads of State: Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Nigeria and Togo to establish contact with the assailants, get them to cease hostilities immediately, restore calm in the occupied localities and negotiate a general framework for resolving the crisis. The Special Representative of the President of the African Union will be a member of the Mediation Committee. To this end the African Union will work in close collaboration with CEDEAO. The President of the ministerial meeting of the Mediation and Security Council and the Executive Secretary will also work in close collaboration with the mediation mission. - Police
No specific mention.
- Armed forces
No specific mention.
- DDRSecurity sector→DDR→Demilitarisation provisionsPage 4, Paragraph 9
They have demanded that the assailants who continue to occupy several towns refrain immediately from violence and assaults against the populations of these towns, to engage without delay in dialogue with the Mediation Committee of CEDEAO, with a view to handing over their weapons and resolving their differences with the Government by peaceful means. - Intelligence services
No specific mention.
- Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forcesPage 4, Paragraph 9
They have demanded that the assailants who continue to occupy several towns refrain immediately from violence and assaults against the populations of these towns, to engage without delay in dialogue with the Mediation Committee of CEDEAO, with a view to handing over their weapons and resolving their differences with the Government by peaceful means. - 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.
- VictimsPage 4, Paragraph 17
The Heads of State and of Government extend their compassion to all bereaved families and their sympathy to those who have been victims of the violence perpetrated during the events which began on September 19, 2002 - Missing persons
No specific mention.
- Reparations
No specific mention.
- Reconciliation
No specific mention.
Implementation
- UN signatoryUN Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for West Africa attended meeting as observer.
- Other international signatory
No specific mention.
- Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
- International mission/force/similarPage 3, Paragraph 8
The Heads of State and of Government have decided to create a high-level contact group made up of the following Heads of State: Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Nigeria and Togo to establish contact with the assailants, get them to cease hostilities immediately, restore calm in the occupied localities and negotiate a general framework for resolving the crisis. The Special Representative of the President of the African Union will be a member of the Mediation Committee. To this end the African Union will work in close collaboration with CEDEAO. The President of the ministerial meeting of the Mediation and Security Council and the Executive Secretary will also work in close collaboration with the mediation mission.
Page 4, Paragraph 13
The Heads of State and of Government have invited the Member States of CEDEAO to provide their immediate support (political, material, logistical) to the legal authorities of Côte d’Ivoire in order to maintain constitutional order, peace, security, unity and national cohesion.
Page 4, Paragraph 18
The Heads of State and of Government have noted the African Union’s strong commitment and support for Côte d’Ivoire and CEDEAO in their efforts to defend and protect democracy, constitutional governance, respect for human rights and the rule of law. - Enforcement mechanism
No specific mention.
- Related cases
No specific mention.
- Sourcehttp://peacemaker.un.org/
ECONOMIC COMMUNITY OF
WEST AFRICAN STATES
EXTRAORDINARY SUMMIT OF HEADS OF STATE AND OF GOVERNMENT
ON THE SITUATION IN COTE D’IVOIRE
Accra, September 29, 2002
FINAL COMMUNIQUE
September 2002
1. Following the exceptionally serious events which have been unfolding during the last few days in Côte d’Ivoire, and have already caused hundreds of deaths and injured persons, and the prolonged occupation of several towns by hundreds of armed assailants, His Excellency Maftre Abdoulaye WADE, President of the Republic of Senegal and current President of CEDEAO, has convened an extraordinary session of Heads of State and of Government of Member States of CEDEAO, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Protocol on the Mechanism for Prevention, Management and Resolution of Conflicts, and Maintenance of Peace and Security, which took place in Accra on September 29, 2002.
2. The extraordinary session examined the security situation in Côte d’Ivoire as well as its implications for the wider region .
3. The following Heads of State and of Government or their duly accredited representatives were present at the extraordinary session:
His Excellency Blaise CAMPAORE President of Faso Head of Government
His Excellency Pedro Verona Rodrigues PIRES President of the Republic of Cape Verde
His Excellency Laurent GBAGBO President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire
His Excellency John Agyekum KUFUOR President of the Republic of Ghana
His Excellency Koumba Yala Kobde NHANCA President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau
His Excellency Dahpkanah Dr Charles Ghankay TAYLOR President of the Republic of Liberia
His Excellency Amadou Toumani TOURE President of the Republic of Mali
His Excellency Mamadou TANDJA President of the Republic of Niger
His Excellency Olusegun OBASANJO President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
His Excellency Maftre Abdoulaye WADE President of the Republic of Senegal
His Excellency Gnassingbe EYADEMA President of the Republic of Togo
His Excellency Issatu NJIE SAIDY President of the Republic of Gambia
Mr Bruno AMOUSSOU Minister of State, representing the President of the Republic of Benin
Mr François FALL Minister at the Presidency in charge of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, representing the President of the Republic of Guinea
Mr Mohammed Lamin KAMARA Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, representing the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone
4. The following persons were also present at the session as observers:
His Excellency Thabo MBEKI President of the Republic of South Africa and President of the African Union
His Excellency Amara ESSY President of the Commission of the African Union
His Excellency Ahmedou Ould ABDALLAH Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, for West Africa
5. The Heads of State and of Government listened to a memorandum from the Executive Secretary of CEDEAO, and a presentation by His Excellency Laurent GBAGBO, President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire on recent developments in the situation in this member state.
6. During their work , the Heads of State and of Government strongly condemned the attempt to undermine democracy and the constitutional legality of Côte d’Ivoire, and deplored the loss of numerous lives and the pointless destruction of property.
They expressed their concern for the peace and security of the wider region which is threatened by this situation, and which could also result in a human catastrophe.
7. In accordance with the Declaration of the Political Principles of CEDEAO of July 6, 1991 adopted at Abuja, with the Protocol on the Mechanism for Prevention, Management and Resolution of Conflicts, and Maintenance of Peace and Security of December 10, 1999, and with Decision AHG DEC 142 (xxv) on the framework for a reaction by the OUA to anti-constitutional changes of Government, adopted by OUA in Algiers in July 1999, the Heads of State and of Government reaffirmed the position of CEDEAO under the terms of which no government will be recognised which takes power by overthrowing a democratically elected government or by using unconstitutional methods.
8. The Heads of State and of Government have decided to create a high-level contact group made up of the following Heads of State:
Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Nigeria and Togo to establish contact with the assailants, get them to cease hostilities immediately, restore calm in the occupied localities and negotiate a general framework for resolving the crisis.
The Special Representative of the President of the African Union will be a member of the Mediation Committee.
To this end the African Union will work in close collaboration with CEDEAO.
The President of the ministerial meeting of the Mediation and Security Council and the Executive Secretary will also work in close collaboration with the mediation mission.
9. They have demanded that the assailants who continue to occupy several towns refrain immediately from violence and assaults against the populations of these towns, to engage without delay in dialogue with the Mediation Committee of CEDEAO, with a view to handing over their weapons and resolving their differences with the Government by peaceful means.
10. They have agreed to hold an urgent meeting of the Defence and Security Committee.
11. The Heads of State and of Government have launched an appeal to all Ivorians to continue to resolve their differences by means of dialogue, in a spirit of brotherhood.
12. The Heads of State and of Government have reaffirmed their commitment to defend by all possible means democratic good governance and the State of Law.
13. The Heads of State and of Government have invited the Member States of CEDEAO to provide their immediate support (political, material, logistical) to the legal authorities of Côte d’Ivoire in order to maintain constitutional order, peace, security, unity and national cohesion.
14. The Heads of State and of Government are invited to respect the Non-Aggression and Mutual Assistance Protocols in Defence matters.
15. They have invited Member States to create conditions which will favour good civilian-military relations.
16. The Heads of State and of Government have launched an appeal to the press to refrain from reporting in ways which will create misunderstanding between the Member States of the region.
17. The Heads of State and of Government extend their compassion to all bereaved families and their sympathy to those who have been victims of the violence perpetrated during the events which began on September 19, 2002.
18. The Heads of State and of Government have noted the African Union’s strong commitment and support for Côte d’Ivoire and CEDEAO in their efforts to defend and protect democracy, constitutional governance, respect for human rights and the State of Law
19. The Heads of State and of Government call on the international community to support all of the initiatives taken by CEDEAO in order to restore peace and security in Côte d’Ivoire.
20. The Heads of State and of Government have expressed their deepest gratitude to His Excellency John Agyekum KUFUOR, President of the Republic of Ghana, to the Government and to the people of Ghana, for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended to them, and the excellent facilities made available to them to ensure the success of the meeting.
DONE AT ACCRA, SEPTEMBER 29, 2002