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Joint Declaration between the Transitional Federal Government and the Alliance for the Re-Liberation of Somalia(ARS)

  • Country/entity

    Somalia
  • Region

    Africa (excl MENA)
  • Agreement name

    Joint Declaration between the Transitional Federal Government and the Alliance for the Re-Liberation of Somalia(ARS)
  • Date

    26 Oct 2008
  • Agreement status

    Multiparty signed/agreed
  • Interim arrangement

    Yes
  • Agreement/conflict level

    Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( Somali Civil War (1991 - ) )
  • Stage

    Renewal
  • Conflict nature

    Government
  • Peace process

    Somalia Peace Process
  • Parties

    Alliance for the Re-Liberation of Somalia, the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia.
  • Third parties

    -
  • Description

    One page statement reaffirming commitment to the Djibouti Agreement and the Transitional Federal Charter and the establishment of a Somali Unity Government.


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)
    Page 1, ... for the early establishment of a Somali Unity Government.
  • 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
    Power sharing→Political power sharing→General
    State level
    Page 1, The Parties welcome the assistance ... for the early establishment of a Somali Unity Government.
  • Territorial power sharing
    Power sharing→Territorial power sharing→Federal or similar sub-divided government
    Summary: Agreement reaffirms to the federal system laid out in Transitional Federal Charter.
  • Economic power sharing

    No specific mention.

  • Military power sharing
    Power sharing→Military power sharing→Proportionality
    Page 1, ... and joint responsibility for assuring security.

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

    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
    Page 1, The Parties also thank the international community for its continued and valuable support for the Djibouti Agreement

    The Parties welcome the assistance of the international community and the leadership of the United Nations for the early establishment of a Somali Unity Government.
  • 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, ... joint responsibility for assuring security.
  • Ceasefire

    No specific mention.

  • Police

    No specific mention.

  • Armed forces

    No specific mention.

  • DDR

    No specific mention.

  • 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
    Page 1, In conformity with Article 9 of the Djibouti Agreement, the Transitional Federal Government and Alliance for the Re-Liberation of Somalia reaffirm once more their commitment to reconciliation and political cooperation.

Implementation

  • UN signatory

    No specific mention.

  • Other international signatory

    No specific mention.

  • Referendum for agreement

    No specific mention.

  • International mission/force/similar

    No specific mention.

  • Enforcement mechanism

    No specific mention.

  • Related cases

    No specific mention.

  • Source
    Relief Web - http://reliefweb.int/; http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/5BF0526E198630D9492574EF0023C8D7-Full_Report.pdf

Joint Declaration Between The Transitional Federal Government of Somalia And The Alliance for the Re-Liberation of Somalia

In conformity with Article 9 of the Djibouti Agreement, the Transitional Federal Governmen t and Alliance for the Re-Liberation of Somalia reaffirm once more their commitment to reconciliation and political cooperation.

In this context the two Parties thank the Somali people for their support and request them to remain determined in their desire for lasting peace.

The Parties also thank the international community for its continued and valuable support for the Djibouti Agreement.

The Parties welcome the assistance of the international community and the leadership of the United Nations for the early establishment of a Somali Unity Government.

This Government, open to all Somali nationals and based on partnership and respect, with an inclusive parliament, should address as a priority, political cooperation and joint responsibility for assuring security.

[Signatories]