Protocole de Non-Agression

  • Country/entity
    Central African Republic
  • Region
    Africa (excl MENA)
  • Agreement name
    Protocole de Non-Agression
  • Date
    8 Mar 2016
  • Agreement status
    Multiparty signed/agreed
  • Interim arrangement
    Yes
  • Agreement/conflict level
    Intrastate/local conflict ( Central African Republic Conflicts (1996 - ) )
  • Stage
    Framework/substantive - partial
  • Conflict nature
    Inter-group
  • Peace process
    CAR: Local Processes
  • Parties
    -> Pour le Mouvement Patriotique pour le Centrafrique (MPC)
    Le Chef d'Etat-major des Armées: M. Ahnat ALKHATIM
    Le Président Exécutif: M. Elbechar IDRISS AHMED

    -> Pour la Faction ds Anti-balles AK de la Commune Ndenga (axe Bangui)
    Le Commendant de la zone: M. Corneille NGATHE
    Le Chef de mission: M. Citis-Drene ASSANA
  • Third parties
    Le Négotiateur: M. Regis BISSAFI
  • Description
    Short local non-aggression agreement between rebel armed groups that agree on a common path for the return of peace and social cohesion, including the free-movement of goods ad people and the resumption of commercial activities in the town of Ndenga.

Local agreement properties

  • Process type
    Informal but persistent process
  • Rationale
    This agreement was concluded with the assistance of a negotiator, but there are no signs of a dedicated body or process that supported this local peace process. However, another agreement in the general area (Gribingui) was signed between factions of the MPC and anti-Balaka on 08/06/2016 (see 'Pacte de Non-Agression').
  • Is there a documented link to a national peace process?
    No
  • Link to national process: articulated rationale
    Neither the agreement text nor limited background research suggests a link to the national-level peace process.
  • Name of Locale
    Ndénga commune, Kaga-Bandoro sub-prefecture
  • Nature Of Locale
    Region
  • GPS Lat/Long (DD)
    6.777420, 19.255940
  • Participant type
    Local armed group
    Local community/civilian group(s)/civil society organisations
  • Mediator, facilitator or similar
    Mediator or similar referred to
    Mediator (references)
    Negotiator: M. Regis BISSAFI
    Type of mediator/facilitator/similar
    Local community/civilian group(s)/civil society organisations

Local issues

  • Ritual/prayer and process (including use of scripture)

    No specific mention.

  • Grievance List

    No specific mention.

  • Cattle rustling/banditry

    No specific mention.

  • Social cover

    No specific mention.

NON-AGGRESSION AGREEMENT

PREAMBLE

This non-aggression agreement is hereby established to regulate the peaceful coexistence of the co-signatory parties within the framework of well-defined objectives.

It is agreed upon by the below parties:

> Patriotic Movement for the Central African Republic (MPC),

on one side, and

> AK Anti-Bullet Resistance Faction of the Ndénga Commune (Bangui axis), Sub-Prefecture of Kaga-Bandoro,

on the other.

They agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1:

Ideological foundation and scope

1.1. This non-aggression agreement established between the two (2) parties aims to define the path towards social cohesion and the effective return of peace through the free movement of goods and people, as well as the resumption of commercial activities in the area.

1.2. This agreement defines the rights and obligations of the two (2) contracting Parties for the collaboration period.

ARTICLE 2:

COMMITMENTS OF THE MPC

The Patriotic Movement for the Central African Republic (MPC) commits the best of its abilities to:

2.1. Implement sustainable solutions oriented towards the definitive resolution of the Central African crisis.

2.2. Take part in activities to encourage populations concerned to create a culture of peace,

tolerance, forgiveness and to return to work (staple of peace and social cohesion).

ARTICLE 3:

AK Anti-Bullet Resistance Faction of the Ndénga Commune

(BANGUI AXIS)

The AK Anti-Bullet Resistance Faction of the Ndénga Commune (Bangui axis) commits to the best of its abilities to:

8.1. Participate in the implementation of the non-aggression agreement signed with the Patriotic Movement for the Central African Republic (MPC), and to provide their human and material support.

3.2. Assist the Patriotic Movement for the Central African Republic (MPC) in seeking ways to improve peace in the country

3.3. Actively collaborate in securing the country and to not impede the free movement of goods and people in localities under their government.

ARTICLE 4:

Disputes

4.1. Any dispute relating to the interpretation of this Non-Aggression Agreement or its

implementation shall be resolved amicably or by any other method of settlement agreed

upon by both parties

4.2. Any dispute addressed by either party shall be the subject of a live discussion in aim of a peaceful resolution

ARTICLE 5:

Coming into force

This Agreement comes into force on the date of signature

ARTICLE 6:

DURATION

This agreement is for a period of one (1) year, renewable in case of any changes.

Done in Kaga-Bandoro on March 08, 2016

For the Patriotic Movement for the Central African Republic (MPC)

Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces - M. Ahnat ALKHATIM [stamps] [signature]

The Executive President - M. Elbechar IDRISS AHMED [stamp] [signature]

For the AK Anti-Bullet Resistance Faction of the Ndénga Commune (Bangui axis)

The Zone Commander - M. Corneille NGATHE [signature]

The Mission Chief - M. Citis-Drene ASSANA [signature]

The Negotiator - M. Regis BISSAFI [signature]