• Country/entity

  Libya
  

• Region

  Middle East and North Africa
  

• Agreement name

  Closing statement from the reconciliation meeting between Zintan and Zawiyya

• Date

  17 Apr 2018

• Agreement status

  Multiparty signed/agreed

• Interim arrangement

  Yes

• Agreement/conflict level

  Intrastate/local conflict ( Libyan Conflicts (1969 - 1994) (2011 - ) )

• Stage

  Framework/substantive - partial

• Conflict nature

  Inter-group

• Peace process

  Libyan local processes

• Parties

  People of Zintan and Zawiyyah
  Two signatories, signed and stamped.

• Third parties

  -

• Description

  8-point agreement of principles agreeing to (1) unity of Libya, (2) sanctity of Libyan blood and working toward ending conflict, (3) national reconciliation; (4) fighting against extremism and organised crime; (5) unifying the security institutions; (6) forming a joint committee between the two cities; (7) unifying views on forming a single unity government; (8) returning IDPs.

• Agreement document

  LY_180417_Closing state from the reconciliation meeting btw Zintan and Zawiyya_EN.pdf | Download PDF

• Agreement document (original language)

  LY_180417_Closing state from the reconciliation meeting btw Zintan and Zawiyya_AR.pdf | Download PDF

Local agreement properties

• Process type

  Informal but persistent process
  

• Rationale

  -> Link to national level; no external support mechanism; culture of signing Although it is unclear whether the agreement was supported by a formal and national mechanism, it is clearly embedded in a culture of signing (and supporting) agreements in this locale since early-2015.

• Is there a documented link to a national peace process?

  Yes

• Link to national process: articulated rationale

  The agreement aims to bring a unified position between two opposing cities in relation to the national level process, including "[agreeing on] the unity of Libya" and "[bringing] together the political points of view regarding the formation of a single national government". The agreement finishes with the phrasing "Long live a free and stable Libya.

• Name of Locale

  Zintan, Zawiyah

• Nature Of Locale

  Region

• GPS Lat/Long (DD)

  32.542742, 12.282323

• Participant type

  Local state actor
  Domestic religious organisation/leader or other elder
  

• Mediator, facilitator or similar

  No mention of mediator or similar

Local issues

Closing Statement for the Reconciliation Meeting Between the People of Zintan and Zawiyah

Allah said:

“The believers are but one brotherhood, so make peace between your brothers.

And be mindful of Allah so you may be shown mercy.”

And He said:

“So be mindful of Allah and settle your affairs.”

On this day, Tuesday, 17/04/2018, the people of the cities agree to the following points:

The unity of Libya

The sanctity of Libyan blood, and the importance of working to ensure that there are no armed conflicts or threats of armed conflict

Calling for a comprehensive national reconciliation through a Libyan-Libyan dialogue

Fighting against extremism and organized crime, and taking a clear position against them

Working to support and unify the military and security institutions

Working to form a joint committee to solve the problems between the two cities

Working to bring together the political points of view regarding the formation of a single national government

Working to ensure the return of the forcibly displaced and the IDPs, inside and outside the area

Long live a free and stable Libya, and peace and Allah’s mercy and blessings be upon you.

Written in the city of Al Zintan on 17/04/2018

[SIGNED and STAMPED] [SIGNED and STAMPED]