Pacte de Non-Agression

  • Country/entity
    Central African Republic
  • Region
    Africa (excl MENA)
  • Agreement name
    Pacte de Non-Agression
  • Date
    8 Jun 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
    Les Ex-Seleka de Mbres
    MPC
    FPRC
    UPC

    Les Anti-Balaka de Mbres
  • Third parties
    Unnamed witnesses.
  • Description
    Short local non-aggression agreement between rebel militia 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 Mbres.

Local agreement properties

  • Process type
    Informal but persistent process
  • Rationale
    Neither the agreement text nor limited background research suggest that a formal mechanism was in place to support the process that led to the signing of this agreement. However, another agreement in the general area (Gribingui) was signed between factions of the MPC and anti-Balaka on 08/03/2016 (see 'Protocole 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
    Mbres sub-prefecture
  • Nature Of Locale
    Region
  • GPS Lat/Long (DD)
    6.669303, 19.798473
  • Participant type
    Local armed group
  • Mediator, facilitator or similar
    No mention of mediator or similar

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 cosignatory parties within the framework of well-defined objectives.

It is agreed upon by the below parties:

- The Ex-Seleka of Mbres (FPRC, VPC and MPC) on one side, and

- The Anti-Balaka of Mbres( Mbres / Ndomete axis) 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 Ex-Seleka of Mbres

The Ex-Seleka of Mbres (FPRC, UPC and MPC) undertake to the best of their 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.

Article 3:

Commitments of the Anti-Balaka faction of Mbres

The Anti-Balaka Faction of Mbres (Axes, Mbre, Ndomete), undertake to the best of their abilities to:

3.1. Participate in the implementation of the non-aggression agreement signed with the Ex-Seleka of Mbres and to provide their human and material support.

3.2 Assist the Ex-Seleka of Mbres in the search for ways bring peace to 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 Mbres on 08/06/16

The Ex-Seleka of Mbres

MPC [signature]

FPRC [signature]

UPC [signature]

The Anti-Balakas of Mbres [signature]

Witnesses [signature]