Kosovo Peace Plan
Export agreement coding (PDF)Country/entity
Kosovo
Serbia
Yugoslavia (former)Region
Europe and Eurasia
Europe and Eurasia
Europe and EurasiaAgreement name
Kosovo Peace PlanDate
3 Jun 1999Agreement status
Unilateral documentInterim arrangement
YesAgreement/conflict level
Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( )Stage
Pre-negotiation/processConflict nature
Government/territoryPeace process
Kosovo processParties
Copy of agreement unsigned, party believed to be: Slobodan Milosevic, President of Federal Republic of YugoslaviaThird parties
Agreement negotiated by European Union envoy Martti Ahtisaari and Russian envoy Viktor ChernomyrdinDescription
The plan outlines areas on which agreement should be reached including: the deployment of international civilian and security presence; establishment of an interim administration under which the people of Kosovo would enjoy substantial autonomy within the FRY; return of all refugees and displaced persons under UNHCR supervision, and undisturbed access for humanitarian organisations. It also provides for withdraw of FRY armed personnel, with conditions for limited return.
Agreement document
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 personsGroups→Refugees/displaced persons→RhetoricalPage 1, 4.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles: International security presence, with an essential NATO participation, must be deployed under a unified control and command and authorized to secure safe environment for all the residents in Kosovo and enable the safe return of the displaced persons and refugees to their homes.
Page 1, 7.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles: Safe and free return of all refugees and the displaced under the supervision of UNHCR and undisturbed access for humanitarian organizations to Kosovo. - 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)Page 1, 8.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles: Political process directed at reaching interim political agreement which would secure essential autonomy for Kosovo, with full taking into consideration of the Rambouillet agreement, the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and other states in the region as well as demilitarization of the Kosovo Liberation Army... - 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)Governance→Political institutions (new or reformed)→Temporary new institutionsPage 1, 5.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles: Establishment of an interim administration for Kosovo ... which the U.N. Security Council will decide and under which the people of Kosovo will enjoy substantial autonomy within the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The interim administration [will] secure transitional authority during the time [for the] interim democratic and self-governing institutions, [establish] conditions for peaceful and normal life of all citizens of Kosovo.
Page 1, 8.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles:...The talks between the sides about the solution should not delay or disrupt establishment of the democratic self-governing institutions. - Elections
No specific mention.
- Electoral commission
No specific mention.
- Political parties reform
No specific mention.
- Civil societyPage 1, 7.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles: Safe and free return of all refugees and the displaced under the supervision of UNHCR and undisturbed access for humanitarian organizations to Kosovo. - 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 sharingPower sharing→Territorial power sharing→Autonomous regionsPage 1, 5.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles: Establishment of an interim administration for Kosovo ... which the U.N. Security Council will decide and under which the people of Kosovo will enjoy substantial autonomy within the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The interim administration [will] secure transitional authority during the time [for the] interim democratic and self-governing institutions, [establish] conditions for peaceful and normal life of all citizens of Kosovo.
Page 1, 8.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles: Political process directed at reaching interim political agreement which would secure essential autonomy for Kosovo, with full taking into consideration of the Rambouillet agreement, the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and other states in the region as well as demilitarization of the Kosovo Liberation Army. The talks between the sides about the solution should not delay or disrupt establishment of the democratic self-governing institutions. - Economic power sharing
No specific mention.
- Military power sharing
No specific mention.
Human rights and equality
- Human rights/RoL general
No specific mention.
- Bill of rights/similar
No specific mention.
- Treaty incorporationPage 1, 3.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles: Deployment in Kosovo, under U.N. auspices, of efficient international civilian and security presences which would act as can be decided according to Chapter 7 of the U.N. Charter and be capable of guaranteeing fulfilment of joint goals. - Civil and political rights
No specific mention.
- Socio-economic rights
No specific mention.
Rights related issues
- Citizenship
No specific mention.
- DemocracyPage 1, 5.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles: Establishment of an interim administration for Kosovo ... which the U.N. Security Council will decide and under which the people of Kosovo will enjoy substantial autonomy within the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The interim administration [will] secure transitional authority during the time [for the] interim democratic and self-governing institutions, [establish] conditions for peaceful and normal life of all citizens of Kosovo.
Page 1, 8.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles:...The talks between the sides about the solution should not delay or disrupt establishment of the democratic self-governing institutions.
Page 1, 9.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles: General approach to the economic development of the crisis region. That would include carrying out a pact of stability for southeastern Europe, wide international participation in order to advance democracy and economic prosperity, and stability and regional cooperation. - Detention procedures
No specific mention.
- Media and communication
No specific mention.
- Mobility/accessPage 1, 7.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles: Safe and free return of all refugees and the displaced under the supervision of UNHCR and undisturbed access for humanitarian organizations to Kosovo. - 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 reconstructionSocio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic developmentPage 1, 9.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles: General approach to the economic development of the crisis region. That would include carrying out a pact of stability for southeastern Europe, wide international participation in order to advance democracy and economic prosperity, and stability and regional cooperation. - 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 heritageLand, property and environment→Cultural heritage→TangiblePage 1, 6.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles: After the withdrawal, an agreed number of Serb personnel will be allowed to return to perform the following duties: liaison with the international civilian mission and international security presence, marking mine fields, maintaining a presence at places of Serb heritage, maintaining a presence at key border crossings. - Environment
No specific mention.
- Water or riparian rights or access
No specific mention.
Security sector
- Security GuaranteesPage 2, 11.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles: The process of withdrawal includes a phased, detailed timetable and the marking of a buffer zone in Serbia behind which the troops will withdraw. - CeasefireSecurity sector→Ceasefire→General commitmentsPage 1, 2.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles: Verifiable withdrawal from Kosovo of military, police and paramilitary forces according to a quick timetable.
Page 1, 6.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles: After the withdrawal, an agreed number of Serb personnel will be allowed to return to perform the following duties: liaison with the international civilian mission and international security presence, marking mine fields, maintaining a presence at places of Serb heritage, maintaining a presence at key border crossings.
Page 2, 10.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles: The end of military activities will depend on acceptance of the listed principles and simultaneous agreement with other previously identified elements which are identified in the footnote below. Then a military-technical agreement will be agreed which will among other things specify additional modalities, including the role and function of the Yugoslav, i.e. Serb, personnel in Kosovo.
Page 2, 11.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles: The process of withdrawal includes a phased, detailed timetable and the marking of a buffer zone in Serbia behind which the troops will withdraw.
Page 2, 12.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles: The returning personnel: The equipment of the returning personnel, the range of their functional responsibilities, the timetable for their return, determination of the geographic zones of their activity, the rules guiding their relations with the international security presence and the international civilian mission.
Page 2, Footnote.
Other required elements: Fast and precise timetable for the withdrawal which means for instance: seven days to end the withdrawal; pulling out of weapons of air defense from the zone of the mutual security of 25 kilometers within 48 hours; return of the personnel to fullfill the four duties will be carried out under the supervision of the international security presence and will be limited to a small agreed number – hundreds, not thousands.
Suspension of military actions will happen after the beginning of the withdrawal which can be verified. Discussion about the military-technical agreement and its reaching will not prolong the agreed period for the withdrawal. - PolicePage 1, 2.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles: Verifiable withdrawal from Kosovo of military, police and paramilitary forces according to a quick timetable. - Armed forces
No specific mention.
- DDRSecurity sector→DDR→Demilitarisation provisionsPage 1, 8.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles: Political process directed at reaching interim political agreement which would secure essential autonomy for Kosovo, with full taking into consideration of the Rambouillet agreement, the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and other states in the region as well as demilitarization of the Kosovo Liberation Army. The talks between the sides about the solution should not delay or disrupt establishment of the democratic self-governing institutions. - Intelligence services
No specific mention.
- Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forcesPage 1, 2.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles: Verifiable withdrawal from Kosovo of military, police and paramilitary forces according to a quick timetable.
Page 1, 8.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles: Political process directed at reaching interim political agreement which would secure essential autonomy for Kosovo, with full taking into consideration of the Rambouillet agreement, the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and other states in the region as well as demilitarization of the Kosovo Liberation Army. The talks between the sides about the solution should not delay or disrupt establishment of the democratic self-governing institutions. - 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 signatoryAgreement negotiated by European Union envoy Martti Ahtisaari and Russian Federation envoy Viktor Chernomyrdin
- Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
- International mission/force/similarPage 1, 3.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles: Deployment in Kosovo, under U.N. auspices, of efficient international civilian and security presences which would act as can be decided according to Chapter 7 of the U.N. Charter and be capable of guaranteeing fulfilment of joint goals.
Page 1, 4.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles: International security presence, with an essential NATO participation, must be deployed under a unified control and command and authorized to secure safe environment for all the residents in Kosovo and enable the safe return of the displaced persons and refugees to their homes.
Page 1, 5.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles: Establishment of an interim administration for Kosovo ... which the U.N. Security Council will decide and under which the people of Kosovo will enjoy substantial autonomy within the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The interim administration [will] secure transitional authority during the time [for the] interim democratic and self-governing institutions, [establish] conditions for peaceful and normal life of all citizens of Kosovo.
Page 2, 12.
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles: The returning personnel: The equipment of the returning personnel, the range of their functional responsibilities, the timetable for their return, determination of the geographic zones of their activity, the rules guiding their relations with the international security presence and the international civilian mission. - Enforcement mechanism
No specific mention.
- Related cases
No specific mention.
- SourceWashington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/inatl/daily/june99/plantext03.htm
Kosovo Peace Plan
Thursday, June 3, 1999
In order to move forward toward solving the Kosovo crisis, an agreement should be reached on the following principles:
1. Imminent and verifiable end to violence and repression of Kosovo.
2. Verifiable withdrawal from Kosovo of military, police and paramilitary forces according to a quick timetable.
3. Deployment in Kosovo, under U.N. auspices, of efficient international civilian and security presences which would act as can be decided according to Chapter 7 of the U.N. Charter and be capable of guaranteeing fulfilment of joint goals.
4. International security presence, with an essential NATO participation, must be deployed under a unified control and command and authorized to secure safe environment for all the residents in Kosovo and enable the safe return of the displaced persons and refugees to their homes.
5. Establishment of an interim administration for Kosovo ... which the U.N. Security Council will decide and under which the people of Kosovo will enjoy substantial autonomy within the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
The interim administration [will] secure transitional authority during the time [for the] interim democratic and self-governing institutions, [establish] conditions for peaceful and normal life of all citizens of Kosovo.
6. After the withdrawal, an agreed number of Serb personnel will be allowed to return to perform the following duties:
liaison with the international civilian mission and international security presence, marking mine fields, maintaining a presence at places of Serb heritage, maintaining a presence at key border crossings.
7. Safe and free return of all refugees and the displaced under the supervision of UNHCR and undisturbed access for humanitarian organizations to Kosovo.
8. Political process directed at reaching interim political agreement which would secure essential autonomy for Kosovo, with full taking into consideration of the Rambouillet agreement, the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and other states in the region as well as demilitarization of the Kosovo Liberation Army.
The talks between the sides about the solution should not delay or disrupt establishment of the democratic self-governing institutions.
9. General approach to the economic development of the crisis region.
That would include carrying out a pact of stability for southeastern Europe, wide international participation in order to advance democracy and economic prosperity, and stability and regional cooperation.
10. The end of military activities will depend on acceptance of the listed principles and simultaneous agreement with other previously identified elements which are identified in the footnote below.
Then a military-technical agreement will be agreed which will among other things specify additional modalities, including the role and function of the Yugoslav, i.e. Serb, personnel in Kosovo.
11. The process of withdrawal includes a phased, detailed timetable and the marking of a buffer zone in Serbia behind which the troops will withdraw.
12. The returning personnel:
The equipment of the returning personnel, the range of their functional responsibilities, the timetable for their return, determination of the geographic zones of their activity, the rules guiding their relations with the international security presence and the international civilian mission.
Footnote.
Other required elements:
Fast and precise timetable for the withdrawal which means for instance:
seven days to end the withdrawal;
pulling out of weapons of air defense from the zone of the mutual security of 25 kilometers within 48 hours;
return of the personnel to fullfill the four duties will be carried out under the supervision of the international security presence and will be limited to a small agreed number – hundreds, not thousands.
Suspension of military actions will happen after the beginning of the withdrawal which can be verified.
Discussion about the military-technical agreement and its reaching will not prolong the agreed period for the withdrawal.