Accord entre les Groupes Armes de Batangafo
- Country/entityCentral African Republic
- RegionAfrica (excl MENA)
- Agreement nameAccord entre les Groupes Armes de Batangafo
- Date24 Feb 2018
- Agreement statusMultiparty signed/agreed
- Interim arrangementYes
- Agreement/conflict levelIntrastate/local conflict ()
- StageFramework/substantive - partial
- Conflict natureInter-group
- Peace processCAR: Local Processes
- PartiesPour EX-Seleka de Batangafo
Le Com zone: Mr. SADDAM Hissen
Le Com zone Adjoint: Mr. BRAHIM Mahamat
Le Coordinateur FPRC: Mr. MALOUD
Pour Anti Balaka de Batangafo
Le Com zone: Mr. NINGA Rene
Le Com Zone: GATIKOUI Bruno
Le Conseiller des Anti Balaka: Mr. Benjamin Ngouyombo
Le maire de Batangafo: Mr. GONDA Jean-Michel
Représentant de la FNEC de Batangafo: Mr. TAKADJI Adoun
Le sous-préfet de Batangafo: Nestor GUIAMA - Third partiesSupervised by the United Nations’ Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA).
- DescriptionShort local agreements between armed groups in the town of Batangafo that provides for: Return of displaced populations; Inter-group Cooperation; Free movement of people and goods; Establishment of a joint monitoring committee; Unification of food-distribution placed; Implementation of a CVR program.
- Agreement document
- Agreement document (original language)
Local agreement properties
- Process typeFormal structured process
- RationaleThis agreement was concluded 'under the supervision of the United Nations' Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA)' (p.1). Another agreement between the ex-Seleka and anti-Balaka, and wider societal actors, was signed in Batangafo on 09/01/2019 (see 'Accord Entre Les Groupes Armes de Batangafo').
- Is there a documented link to a national peace process?No
- Link to national process: articulated rationaleNeither the agreement text nor limited background research suggests a link to the national-level peace process.
- Name of LocaleBatangafo
- Nature Of LocaleCity
- GPS Lat/Long (DD)7.304657, 18.280792
- Participant typeLocal state actor
Local armed group
International or transnational actor
Local community/civilian group(s)/civil society organisations - Mediator, facilitator or similarMediator or similar referred toMediator (references)'Supervisor': United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA)Type of mediator/facilitator/similarInternational or transnational actor
Local issues
- Ritual/prayer and process (including use of scripture)
No specific mention.
- Grievance ListPage 1, Untitled Preamble, Considering that the population of Batangafo has suffered so much;
...
Considering that the crisis that is shaking our city does not benefit anyone;
Considering that this crisis constitutes a socio-economic block for our city: - Cattle rustling/banditry
No specific mention.
- Social cover
No specific mention.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ARMED GROUPS OF BATANGAFO
• Considering that the population of Batangafo has suffered so much;
• Considering that the free movement of goods and persons is a universal right:
• Considering that the crisis that is shaking our city does not benefit anyone;
• Considering that this crisis constitutes a socio-economic block for our city:
• Considering that this agreement will serve as a transposable model for certain conflict zones in Central African territory:
• Considering that the Christian and Muslim community are condemned to live together:
• Considering that peace has no price;
We, armed groups of Batangafo (Ex-SELEKA and ANTI-BALAKA) under the supervision of the United Nations’ Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), commit ourselves to respect the following recommendations:
• Free movement of goods and persons:
• A real collaboration between the armed groups;
• Permanent return of IDPs to their respective localities;
• Establishment of a joint monitoring committee to preserve peace in said locality;
• Unification of food distribution places by NGOs (central market) with a view to facilitating social cohesion;
• Fast implementation of the CVR program to reduce violence in the community.
In faith whereof, the present agreement is established to strive for justice
Signed:
For the EX-Seleka of Batangafo
Zone Commander:
Mr. SADDAM Hissen [signature]
Deputy Zone Commander:
Mr. BRAHIM Mahamat [signature]
The FPRC Coordinator:
Mr. MALOUD [signature]
For the Anti Balaka of Batangafo
Zone Commander:
Mr. NINGA Rene [signature]
Zone Commander:
GATIKOUI Bruno [signature]
The Advisor of the Anti Balaka:
Mr. Benjamin Ngouyombo [signature]
The Mayor of Batangafo:
Mr. GONDA Jean-Michel [signature]
Representative of the FNEC in Batangafo:
Mr. TAKADJI Adoun [signature]
The sub-prefect of Batangafo:
Nestor GUIAMA [signature]