Closing statement from the reconciliation meeting between Zintan and Zawiyya

  • 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.

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

  • Ritual/prayer and process (including use of scripture)
    Page 1, 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.”

    Page 1, And He said: “So be mindful of Allah and settle your affairs.”

    Page 1, Long live a free and stable Libya, and peace and Allah’s mercy and blessings be upon you.
  • Grievance List
    Although the agreement does not refer to specific causes of the conflict, it lists eight provisions to address local grievances.

    Page 1,
    1. The unity of Libya
    2. The sanctity of Libyan blood, and the importance of working to ensure that there are no
    armed conflicts or threats of armed conflict
    3. Calling for a comprehensive national reconciliation through a Libyan-Libyan dialogue
    4. Fighting against extremism and organized crime, and taking a clear position against them
    5. Working to support and unify the military and security institutions
    6. Working to form a joint committee to solve the problems between the two cities
    7. Working to bring together the political points of view regarding the formation of a single
    national government
    8. Working to ensure the return of the forcibly displaced and the IDPs, inside and outside the
    area
  • Cattle rustling/banditry

    No specific mention.

  • Social cover

    No specific mention.

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]