Protocol on Agreement (The Medvedev-Sarkozy-Saakashvili plan)

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Country/entity
Georgia
Abkhazia
Ossetia
Region
Europe and Eurasia
Europe and Eurasia
Europe and Eurasia
Agreement name
Protocol on Agreement (The Medvedev-Sarkozy-Saakashvili plan)
Date
12 Aug 2008
Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement
Yes
Agreement/conflict level
Interstate/intrastate conflict(s) ( Georgian Separatist Conflicts (1989 - ) )
Stage
Ceasefire/related
Conflict nature
Government/territory
Peace process
Abkhazia peace process
Parties
For the European Union, The French President Nicolas Sarkozy
For the Republic of Georgia, The Georgian President, Mikheil Saakashvili
Third parties
-
Description
An EU-Russian plan for a ceasefire calling for a cessation of hostilities, free access to humanitarian aid, and a withdrawal of Georgian forces and Russian Forces as well as calling for talks.

Agreement document
GE_080812_Protocol d'accord.pdf | Download PDF
Agreement document (original language)
GE_080812_Protocol d'accord_RU_FR.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
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 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, 3) Provide free access for humanitarian aid.
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
Page 1, ... 6) International discussions shall begin on security and stability measures to be taken in Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
Ceasefire
Security sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provision
Page 1, 1) Do not resort to force.

Page 1, 2) Definitively cease hostilities.

Page 1, ... 4) Georgian military forces shall return to their normal quarters.
Police
No specific mention.
Armed forces
Page 1, ... 4) Georgian military forces shall return to their normal quarters.

Page 1, ... 5) Russian military forces shall return to their positions prior to the start of hostilities. While awaiting international protection, Russian security forces shall implement additional security measures.
DDR
No specific mention.
Intelligence services
No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
No specific mention.
Withdrawal of foreign forces
Page 1, ... 4) Georgian military forces shall return to their normal quarters.

Page 1, ... 5) Russian military forces shall return to their positions prior to the start of hostilities. While awaiting international protection, Russian security forces shall implement additional security measures.
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
For the European Union
The French President
Nicolas Sarkozy
Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar
No specific mention.
Enforcement mechanism
No specific mention.
Related cases
No specific mention.
Source
UN Peacemaker; http://peacemaker.un.org/georgia-protocol-abkhazia-ossetia2008

The President of the Republic

Protocol of Agreement

1) Do not resort to force.

2) Definitively cease hostilities.

3) Provide free access for humanitarian aid.

4) Georgian military forces shall return to their normal quarters.

5) Russian military forces shall return to their positions prior to the start of hostilities.

While awaiting international protection, Russian security forces shall implement additional security measures.

6) International discussions shall begin on security and stability measures to be taken in Abkhazia and South Ossetia.

For the European Union

The French President

Nicolas Sarkozy

For the Republic of Georgia

The Georgian President

Mikheil Saakashvili

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Protocol on Agreement (The Medvedev-Sarkozy-Saakashvili plan)

Country/entity

Region

Agreement name

Date

Agreement status

Interim arrangement

Agreement/conflict level

Stage

Conflict nature

Peace process

Parties

Third parties

Description

Agreement document

Agreement document (original language)