• Country/entity

  Chad
  

• Region

  Africa (excl MENA)
  

• Agreement name

  Accord de paix entre le gouvernement de la République du Tchad et le Mouvement National (MN)

• Date

  25 Jul 2009

• Agreement status

  Multiparty signed/agreed

• Interim arrangement

  Yes

• Agreement/conflict level

  Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( Chadian Conflicts (1966 - ) )

• Stage

  Framework/substantive - partial

• Conflict nature

  Government

• Peace process

  Chad: Fourth War Process

• Parties

  - For the Republic of Chad
  - For the National Movement (MN)

• Third parties

  - For the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD) - For the Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Page 1, Untitled Preamble: - Responding to the calls for peace from the leaders of our brother countries and friends, in particular that of our brother Guide MOAMMAR AL-GHADDAFI, Guide of the Great Libyan Revolution of Al-Fateh, High Peace Mediator in CEN-SAD space, current President of the African Union;

• Description

  Almost identical to the Peace Agreement signed on October 25, 2007, this short agreement provides for amnesty for members of National Movement, prisoners release, the transformation of the National Movement into a political party, integration of its members into the government, command structures of the Army and public administration, disarmament for the combatants who wish to, and an immediate ceasefire.

• Agreement document

  TD_090725_Accord de Paix entre Tchad et le Mouvement National_tr.pdf | Download PDF

Groups

Gender

State definition

Governance

Power sharing

Human rights and equality

Rights related issues

Rights institutions

Justice sector reform

Socio-economic reconstruction

Land, property and environment

Security sector

Transitional justice

Implementation

PEACE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHAD AND THE NATIONAL MOVEMENT (MN)

- Considering that since its independence, political and institutional evolution in Chad has been turbulent, and it is only respect for democratic values which has provided some stability;

- In line with the provisions of the United Nations Charter, the Treaties of the African Union and of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States, on peace and the resolution of conflicts by peaceful means;

- Mindful of the need to establish a just and durable peace throughout the national territory of Chad and convinced of the evident desire of the Government of the Republic of Chad and the National Movement (FSR, UFDD-R and MNR) to favour dialogue to resolve the country’s problems;

- Determined to consolidate the Rule of Law and good governance, to achieve economic development and social progress, and full exercise of fundamental rights based on the equality of all citizens;

- Responding to the calls for peace from the leaders of our brother countries and friends, in particular that of our brother Guide MOAMMAR AL-GHADDAFI, Guide of the Great Libyan Revolution of Al-Fateh, High Peace Mediator in CEN-SAD space, current President of the African Union;

- In view of the Peace Agreement signed on October 25, 2007, in Sirte in Libyan Arab Jamahiriya;

representatives of the African Union, of CEN-SAD, of the Arab League, of the European Union, of our neighbours in Chad and other brother countries, honoured us with their presence at the opening and closure ceremonies.

The Government of the Republic of Chad and the National Movement (MN) agree the following:

Article 1:

To respect the Constitution of the Republic of Chad.

Article 2:

An immediate ceasefire and the termination of all media hostilities from the date of signature of the present Agreement.

Article 3:

A general amnesty for all civilian and military members of the National Movement (Mouvement Nationale, MN), signatories to the present Agreement, and the release of prisoners of war of both parties.

An amnesty for condemned persons will be granted with the greatest urgency.

This amnesty will not apply to persons who have committed offences under common law.

Article 4:

The participation of the National Movement (MN), signatory to the present Agreement, in the management of State business.

It will be represented at all levels of executive power.

To this effect a Government and National Movement (MN) political commission will be established.

Article 5:

The National Movement (MN), signatory to the present Agreement, may if it so wishes, become a political party in compliance with the statutes and texts which govern political life in the Republic of Chad.

Article 6:

National Movement (MN) forces will be stationed in mutually agreed locations until their integration in the ranks of the Defence and Security Forces.

Libyan Arab Jamahiriya and Chad will collaborate to provide the necessary funds pending their integration, or demobilisation for those who wish, for a period not longer than three (3) months from the date of signature of the present Agreement.

During this period the National Movement (MN) must withdraw the order to fight from its combatants.

Article 7:

The integration and promotion of officers and combatants of the National Movement (MN) in the ranks of the Defence and Security Forces and paramilitary formations, will comply with the statutes and regulations established by a Mixed Commission (Government and National Movement) for this purpose.

Article 8:

The restoration of the rights of soldiers and civil servants expelled or removed, because of their membership of the armed opposition in their former posts.

Integration of members of the National Movement (MN) in public administration according to their training and qualifications.

Article 9:

The establishment of a Committee consisting of the Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, the Government of Chad, and the National Movement (MN) which will, in coordination with the High Commission for Refugees (HCR), organise the voluntary return of refugees and displaced persons to their places of origin as well as their return to work.

Article 10:

The Government of Chad will respect the principles of transparency, justice and equity in improving the distribution of national wealth to achieve balanced and controlled development.

Article 11:

A Committee presided over by the Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya and made up of representatives of the Government of Chad and the National Movement (MN) under the auspices of the Guide MOUAMMAR AL-GADDAFI to supervise, ensure, monitor and evaluate on a three monthly basis the implementation of the present Agreement.

Article 12:

The two parties thank the Guide of the Al-Fateh Revolution for all of the efforts made, and ask him to use all his powers to persuade the other brothers to join the present Agreement.

Article 13:

The two parties undertake to scrupulously observe the clauses of the present Agreement.

Article 14:

In case of any disagreement in applying the present Agreement, each of the signatory parties may refer for arbitration to the High Peace Mediator.

Article 15:

The Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya is the guarantor for implementation of the present Agreement.

Done in Tripoli, July 25, 2009

For the Republic of Chad

For the National Movement (MN)

For the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD)

For the Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya