Pledge of Reconciliation Between the Cities of Zawiyyah and al-Zintan

• Country/entity

  Libya
  
• Region

  Middle East and North Africa
  
• Agreement name

  Pledge of Reconciliation Between the Cities of Zawiyyah and al-Zintan
• Date

  10 May 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

  The Head of the Local Council of the City of Zawiyah, [SIGNED]
  The Mayor of the Municipality of Al Zintan, [SIGNED]
  The Head of the Shura, Elders, and Sheikhs of Zawiyah, [SIGNED]
  The Head of the Social Committee of the City of Al Zintan, [SIGNED]
  The Commander of the Military Operations Room in Zawiyah, [SIGNED]
  The Head of the Military Council in the City of Al Zintan, [SIGNED]
  The Head of the Families of the Martyrs Organization in Zawiyah, [SIGNED]
  The Head of the Martyrs Association in the City of Al Zintan, [SIGNED]
• Third parties

  -
• Description

  15-point agreement iterates reconciliation and multiple principles of the Libyan state based on the constitutional declaration of 2011. In addition, agreement provides for (1) security sector reform; (2) return of IDPs; (3) end to crime and smuggling; (4) placing qualified individuals in positions of power; (5) right to free movement, property and trade.

• Agreement document

  LY_180510_Reconciliation Deal between Zintan and Zawiyya_EN.pdf | Download PDF
• Agreement document (original language)

  LY_180510_Reconciliation Deal between 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 the agreement was not supported by a formal and national mechanism, it is embedded in a culture of signing (and supporting) agreements in this locale and in this timeframe. The agreement is the fruits of a second meeting between the representatives of the two cities in an attempt to promote reconciliation.
• Is there a documented link to a national peace process?

  Yes
• Link to national process: articulated rationale

  It seems that the agreement is linked to the national process. It was signed by local state leaders from municipalities ostensibly on different sides of the conflict. The agreement reaffirms the commitments of the signing parties to the constitutional declaration that states that "Libya is an independent democratic state where the Libyan people are the source of authority". It also mentions that: Page 1, This second meeting is the real beginning of reconciliation and stability for the two cities and the rest of the country [...] Page 1, 2. Libya is one nation and we will never accept its division or any ambitions on its territory Page 1, 3. Reiterating the importance of holding Libyan-Libyan dialogue inside Libya
• Name of Locale

  al-Zawiyyah, al-Zintan
• Nature Of Locale

  Region
• GPS Lat/Long (DD)

  32.475567, 12.480077
• Participant type

  Local state actor
  Domestic religious organisation/leader or other elder
  Local community/civilian group(s)/civil society organisations
  
• Mediator, facilitator or similar

  No mention of mediator or similar

Local issues

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Pledge of Reconciliation Between the Cities of Zawiyyah and al-Zintan

All praises be to the Lord of the worlds, by Whose favor work is completed, and with Whose guidance efforts are successful, and peace and blessings be upon Muhammad, his family, and his companions.

In adherence to His verse:

“And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided.

And remember the favor of Allah upon you - when you were enemies and He brought your hearts together and you became, by His favor, brothers.

And you were on the edge of a pit of the Fire, and He saved you from it.

Thus does Allah make clear to you His verses that you may be guided.” (

Quran, 3:103)

And in implementation of the saying of the Prophet:

“The believers in their mutual kindness, compassion and sympathy are just like one body.

When one of the limbs suffers, the whole body responds to it with wakefulness and fever."

We, the people of the two cities, out of love to our country and an understanding of the danger of this period, as a part of the efforts needed from us, in order to unify the people, bridge the gaps, and bring about peace and stability, in confirmation of the first part of the constitutional declaration, which states that Libya is an independent democratic state where the Libyan people are the source of authority, and Islam is their religion, and Islamic shariah is their law, in completion of the efforts to communicate that were expended in the past by the people of the two cities, which culminated in the first meeting in the city of Al Zintan, are holding the second meeting in the city of Zawiyyah under the slogan of Zawiyyah and Al Zintan, Towards Reconciliation and Growth.

This second meeting is the real beginning of reconciliation and stability for the two cities and the rest of the country, and it shall be a pillar of social peace and sustainable development for generations to come, with Allah’s help and support.

The people of the two cities announce, in this code of conduct and reconciliation agreement, the following:

Reiterating what was stated in the closing statement that was issued by the first meeting in Al Zintan between the two cities, which was held on 17 April 2018

Libya is one nation and we will never accept its division or any ambitions on its territory

Reiterating the importance of holding Libyan-Libyan dialogue inside Libya

Not resorting to arms and violence, or threats of violence, and resorting to dialogue to resolve any conflict or dispute

Adhering to the principles of the February 17thRevolution and defending it

The peaceful transfer of power

The unification of the institutions of the state, including the army and the police, and the loyalty of these institutions be to Allah, then Libya, under the supervision of a civilian authority

Building a culture of forgiveness, tolerance, and national reconciliation, and strengthening this culture, through the various forms of media, and supporting visits between the people of these cities

Unifying the visions of the people to serve the country and contribute to solving its crises

Confirming and working to return the forcibly displaced and IDPs to their cities and areas

Fighting against extremism and organized crime, especially smuggling, in all of its forms

Forming a joint committee between the two cities to look into the unresolved issues and working to resolve them

Contributing to achieving social and economic development and ensuring that qualified and specialized individuals are put in positions of power in the Libyan state

Respecting all of the pledges and agreements that were signed by the two cities

The freedom of movement, ownership of property, and trade between the people of the two cities

This is what we have agreed upon and committed to, and may Allah guide us to success.

Peace be upon you.

Written in the city of Zawiyah on Thursday, 24 Sha’ban 1439 Hijri (10 May 2018)

The Signatories to the Pledge of Reconciliation

The Head of the Local Council of the City of Zawiyah

The Mayor of the Municipality of Al Zintan

[SIGNED]

[SIGNED]

The Head of the Shura, Elders, and Sheikhs of Zawiyah

The Head of the Social Committee of the City of Al Zintan

[SIGNED]

[SIGNED]

The Commander of the Military Operations Room in Zawiyah

The Head of the Military Council in the City of Al Zintan

[SIGNED]

[SIGNED]

The Head of the Families of the Martyrs Organization in Zawiyah

The Head of the Martyrs Association in the City of Al Zintan

[SIGNED]

[SIGNED]