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

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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.

Agreement document
SO_081026 Joint Declaration ARS and TFG.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)
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]