Agreement: An Inclusive Interim Administration for the South West Regions of Somalia (Bay, Bakol and Lower Shabelle)

  • Country/entity
    Somalia
  • Region
    Africa (excl MENA)
  • Agreement name
    Agreement: An Inclusive Interim Administration for the South West Regions of Somalia (Bay, Bakol and Lower Shabelle)
  • Date
    22 Jun 2014
  • Agreement status
    Multiparty signed/agreed
  • Interim arrangement
    Yes
  • Agreement/conflict level
    Intrastate/local conflict ( Somali Civil War (1991 - ) )
  • Stage
    Framework/substantive - partial
  • Conflict nature
    Government/territory
  • Peace process
    Somalia Peace Process
  • Parties
    South West-6 Group (SW6), signed for by Abdifatah Mohamed Ibrahim (Geseey)
    South West-3 Group (SW3), signed for by Mohamed Haji Abdinur
  • Third parties
    Somali Federal Government
  • Description
    Agreement to establish a unified Interim Administration in the South West, setting forth terms for designing the roadmap for its creation.

Local agreement properties

  • Process type
    Formal structured process
  • Rationale
    This agreement was concluded with the support of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) which is also responsible for ensuring the implementation and success of the agreement (p. 3). An IGAD representative signed the agreement as a witness, and the AU, EU, and UN signed as observers. The FGS mediated a similar agreement between the Mudug and Galgaduud regions about a month later (see Central Regions State Formation Agreement (Mudug and Galgadug), 30/07/2014).
  • Is there a documented link to a national peace process?
    Yes
  • Link to national process: articulated rationale
    The agreement is part of a wider political settlement process in Somalia that aimed at establishing inclusive regional administrations. The agreement refers to the Addis Ababa Agreement, 27/08/2013, which established the Interim Jubba Administration (p.1).
  • Name of Locale
    Bay - Bakol - Lower Shabelle regions
  • Nature Of Locale
    Region
  • GPS Lat/Long (DD)
    3.114394, 43.649625
  • Participant type
    Central state actor
    Local state actor
    International or transnational actor
  • Mediator, facilitator or similar
    Mediator or similar referred to
    Mediator (references)
    Guarantor: Ridwan Hirsi Mohamed, Deputy Prime Minister, The Federal Government of Somalia
    Type of mediator/facilitator/similar
    Central state actor

Local issues

  • Ritual/prayer and process (including use of scripture)

    No specific mention.

  • Grievance List
    1: Political crisis between the SW6 and SW3
  • Cattle rustling/banditry

    No specific mention.

  • Social cover

    No specific mention.

AGREEMENT:

AN INCLUSIVE INTERIM ADMINISTRATION FOR THE SOUTH WEST REGIONS OF SOMALIA (BAY, BAKOL AND LOWER SHABELLE)

In early May, 2014 the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) hosted in Mogadishu a delegation from the South West-6 Group, hereafter referred to as "SW6", led by Mr Madobe Nunow Mohamed and a delegation from the South West-3 Group, hereafter referred to as "SW3", led by Mr Mohamed Haji Abdinur (Mad-Der).

The FGS, in its invitation to the two groups, aimed to resolve the political crisis between the two parties to facilitate the establishment of an inclusive and viable regional administration for South West Somalia.

The FGS began meeting the two groups on 11 May 2014, and held separate and consecutive meetings with the two sides that culminated in a face-to-face meeting between them where they agreed on the basic Principles, and mechanisms that will be employed to create a South West State administration.

The two sides:

Recognizing the need for a political strategy to realize the establishment of legitimate governance structures based on the aspiration of the people and in accordance with the Pro visional Federal Constitution.

Respecting the Addis Ababa Agreement signed on 27th August 2013, which established the Interim Jubba Administration (IJA).

Reaffirming the importance of promoting a/I-inclusive reconciliation, law and order, the delivery of basic services and strengthening governance at district, regional, state and federal levels.

Respecting fully the unity, sovereignty and the territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia;

Agreed;

1. The two parties, SVV6 & SW3, agree to establish a unified administration that shall be called Interim South West Administration, which will include the regions of Bay, Bakol and Lower Shabelle.

2. The FGS, in collaboration with regional partners and the international community, will ensure fair representation of all constituencies in the Juba region (Gedo, Lower Juba and Middle Juba) in the institutions of the interim Juba Administration.

3. The FGS will ensure fair representation of all constituencies in the South West (Bay, Bakol and Lower Shabelle) in the institutions of the interim South West Administration.

4. When appropriate, the FGS will facilitate consultations between Interim Juba Adminstration and South West Administration with a view to deliberate on mutual concerns and interests

5. The parties agree to establish a technical consisting of 13 members to which each of the two sides will select 5 members while the FGS will appoint 3 members.

The technical committee, within 10 days from the date of signing this agreement, will prepare and agree the process and roadmap for the creation of the interim South West Administration.

6. The FGS, in collaboration with the international community, will ensure logistical support for the preparation and establishment of the Interim South West Administration.

7. The parties agree to complete the entire process of the establishment of the Interim South west administration within 30 days of signing this agreement.

8. The FGS will ensure thatthe state-building process will be conducted through peaceful means and that any actions that might endanger peace and security will be avoided.

9. The FGS will continue to reach out and consult with the community elders and other local stakeholders to ensure that residual issues are addressed in an inclusive and conciliatory manner,

10. The international partners are called upon to .support and closely follow the process and implementation of this significant agreement and take appropriate measures against any groups or individual who actively undermine peace and state building process.

11. The FGS is responsilÿle for ensuring the implementation and success of this agreement.

Agreed Upon this 22nd June, 2014 in Mogadishu, Somalia

Signed by:

Representative of SW3 Administration, Mr Mohamed Haji Abdinur

Representative of SW6 Administration, Mr Abdifatah Mohamed Ibrahim (Geseey)

Guarantor, Ridwan Hirsi Mohamed Deputy, Deputy Prime Minister, The Federal Government of Somalia

Witness, Wondimu Asamnew, Ambassador of Ethiopia and current Chair of IGAD

Observers:

United Nations Office for Somalia

Special Representative for African Union

Special Envoy of the EU for Somalia

Special Envoy for IGAD Somalia