Joint Statement of the Warring Parties in Liberia (Banjul IV Agreement)

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Country/entity
Liberia
Region
Africa (excl MENA)
Agreement name
Joint Statement of the Warring Parties in Liberia (Banjul IV Agreement)
Date
21 Dec 1990
Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement
Yes
Agreement/conflict level
Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( Liberian Civil Wars (1989 - 1997) (1999 - 2005) )
Stage
Framework/substantive - partial
Conflict nature
Government
Peace process
Liberia peace process
Parties
(Signed):

Peter L Naigow
FOR INPFD

Jucontee T. Woewiyu
FOR NPFL

I Hezekiah Bowen, LTG C/S AFL
FOR AFL
Third parties
-
Description
A short agreement where the parties agree to the establishment of an interim government (through the convening of an All-Liberia Conference), the continuation of the existing ceasefire, and the de-militarisation of seaports and airports in Liberia, and request assistance with the repatriation of refugees.

Agreement document
LR_901221_Joint Statement of the Warring Parties.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
Groups→Refugees/displaced persons→Rhetorical
Page 1, 3: The warring parties agree to seek assistance from ECOWAS and other friendly governments and organisations to help repatriate and resettle Liberians prior to the All Liberia Conference.
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)
Governance→Political institutions (new or reformed)→Temporary new institutions
Page 1, 1: The warring parties in keeping with the final communiqué of the ECOWAS Authority, hereby agree to form a future Interim Government. Towards this end the warring parties agree to organise an All Liberia Conference in Liberia within the next 60 days.

Page 1, 4. Upon formation of the future Interim Government said government shall take appropriate measures, with the assistance of ECOWAS to begin disarming the warring parties.
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
Coders: Yes, but limited, 1. The warring parties in keeping with the final communique of the ECOWAS Authority, hereby agree to form a future Interim Government. Towards this end the warring parties agree to organise an All Liberia Conference in Liberia within the next 60 days.
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 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
No specific mention.
Detention procedures
No specific mention.
Media and communication
No specific mention.
Mobility/access
Page 1, 6: The warring parties agree that immediately upon signing this statement all seaports and airports will be considered military free zone. Towards this end, the warring party controlling the seaport/airport to be utilised will work out the appropriate security measures whenever use of the seaport/airport is desired. For each arrival /departure, two Inspectors of ECOMOG will work along with the warring party controlling the seaport/airport each time it is used.
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
Page 1, 3: The warring parties agree to seek assistance from ECOWAS and other friendly governments and organisations to help repatriate and resettle Liberians prior to the All Liberia Conference.
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
Page 1, 6: The warring parties agree that immediately upon signing this statement all seaports and airports will be considered military free zone. Towards this end, the warring party controlling the seaport/airport to be utilised will work out the appropriate security measures whenever use of the seaport/airport is desired. For each arrival /departure, two Inspectors of ECOMOG will work along with the warring party controlling the seaport/airport each time it is used.

Security sector

Security Guarantees
Page 1, 2: Also, the warring parties agree to constitute a Technical Committee to work out security arrangements, under the supervision of ECOWAS, for the hosting of the All Liberia Conference.

Page 1, 6: The warring parties agree that immediately upon signing this statement all seaports and airports will be considered military free zone. Towards this end, the warring party controlling the seaport/airport to be utilised will work out the appropriate security measures whenever use of the seaport/airport is desired. For each arrival /departure, two Inspectors of ECOMOG will work along with the warring party controlling the seaport/airport each time it is used.
Ceasefire
Security sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provision
Ceasefire began on 28/11/1990 and is presumed to be permanent.

Page 1, 5: The warring parties agree to continue the cease-fire as is with all parties remaining where they were as of the signing of the cease-fire agreement in Bamako on 28 November 1990, and to continue discussions in Liberia on the modalities of monitoring the cease-fire under the supervision of ECOWAS. All efforts will be made to conclude the modalities for monitoring the cease-fire within 30 days.
Police
No specific mention.
Armed forces
No specific mention.
DDR
Security sector→DDR→Demilitarisation provisions
Page 1, 4: Upon formation of the future Interim Government said government shall take appropriate measures, with the assistance of ECOWAS to begin disarming the warring parties.
Intelligence services
No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
No specific mention.
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/similar
Page 1, 2: Also, the warring parties agree to constitute a Technical Committee to work out security arrangements, under the supervision of ECOWAS, for the hosting of the All Liberia Conference.

Page 1, 4: Upon formation of the future Interim Government said government shall take appropriate measures, with the assistance of ECOWAS to begin disarming the warring parties.

Page 1, 5: The warring parties agree to continue the cease-fire as is with all parties remaining where they were as of the signing of the cease-fire agreement in Bamako on 28 November 1990, and to continue discussions in Liberia on the modalities of monitoring the cease-fire under the supervision of ECOWAS. All efforts will be made to conclude the modalities for monitoring the cease-fire within 30 days.

Page 1, 6: The warring parties agree that immediately upon signing this statement all seaports and airports will be considered military free zone. Towards this end, the warring party controlling the seaport/airport to be utilised will work out the appropriate security measures whenever use of the seaport/airport is desired. For each arrival /departure, two Inspectors of ECOMOG will work along with the warring party controlling the seaport/airport each time it is used.
Enforcement mechanism
No specific mention.
Related cases
No specific mention.
Source
UN Peacemaker: http://peacemaker.un.org/

Joint Statement of the Warring Parties (INPFD, NPFL, AFL) in Liberia, Banjul, Republic of Gambia, 21 December 1990

The warring parties in keeping with the final communiqué of the ECOWAS Authority, hereby agree to form a future Interim Government.

Towards this end the warring parties agree to organise an All Liberia Conference in Liberia within the next 60 days.

Also, the warring parties agree to constitute a Technical Committee to work out security arrangements, under the supervision of ECOWAS, for the hosting of the All Liberia Conference.

The warring parties agree to seek assistance from ECOWAS and other friendly governments and organisations to help repatriate and resettle Liberians prior to the All Liberia Conference.

Upon formation of the future Interim Government said government shall take appropriate measures, with the assistance of ECOWAS to begin disarming the warring parties.

The warring parties agree to continue the cease-fire as is with all parties remaining where they were as of the signing of the cease-fire agreement in Bamako on 28 November 1990, and to continue discussions in Liberia on the modalities of monitoring the cease-fire under the supervision of ECOWAS.

All efforts will be made to conclude the modalities for monitoring the cease-fire within 30 days.

The warring parties agree that immediately upon signing this statement all seaports and airports will be considered military free zone.

Towards this end, the warring party controlling the seaport/airport to be utilised will work out the appropriate security measures whenever use of the seaport/airport is desired.

For each arrival /departure, two Inspectors of ECOMOG will work along with the warring party controlling the seaport/airport each time it is used.

(Signed):

Peter L Naigow

FOR INPFD

Jucontee T. Woewiyu

FOR NPFL

I Hezekiah Bowen, LTG C/S AFL

FOR AFL