First Meeting of the Joint Forum, Switzerland, 23-24 June 2000

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Country/entity: Indonesia
Aceh
Region: Asia and Pacific
Agreement name: First Meeting of the Joint Forum, Switzerland, 23-24 June 2000
Date: 24 Jun 2000
Agreement status: Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement: Yes
Agreement/conflict level: Intrastate/intrastate conflict
Indonesian Conflicts (1976 - )
Aceh Conflict (1976 - )
After a decade of increasing grievances against the centralist tendencies of the Suharto-government, the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) started a military campaign in 1976 for the independence of the province in the far northeast of the Indonesian archipelago. After near defeat in 1979, GAM regained strength with Libyan support and the heaviest fighting occurred during the late 1980s when the Indonesian military intensified its violent counter-insurgency policies. The devastating tsunami in December 2004 effectively destroyed Aceh’s infrastructure and severely reduced the operational capabilities of GAM. This weakening led to a signed peace agreement in August 2005, facilitated by the Finish NGO CMI Peace Negotiations.

Indonesia-Moluccas Conflict (1999-2002)
The fall of Suharto in 1997 sparked off a number of conflicts across Indonesia. In the Moluccas region, the administrative division was divided into Moluccas and North Moluccas, thereby exacerbating a conflict characterised by communal and sectarian divisions. In part these divisions were a result of an official government transmigration programme running from late 1960s onwards that spurred conflict over resources, including land. Faith-based militias were generally responsible for the fighting from 1999 until 2002, including Laskar Jihad, and human rights abuses were committed by both sides. Opportunistic crime was also responsible for of the violence. The military campaign by Lashkar Islam was aimed to displacing Christian residents. One such event was the expulsion of the Christian residents of the Banda Islands in April 1999. The conflict ended with the signing of the Malino II Accord on 13 February 2002.
Stage: Pre-negotiation/process
Conflict nature: Government/territory
Peace process: Indonesia-Aceh peace process
Parties: Joint Forum (Indonesian Govt, Free Aceh Movement)
Third parties: Facilitator: Henry Dunant Centre (signatory)
Description: Agreement reaffirms concorde between members of the Joint Forum on the Ground Rules for the Joint Committees on Humanitarian Aid and Security Modalities. In addition, joint forum encourages full participation of delivery of aid by local communities and acknowledges the roprt of the Monitoring Team of the Joint Committee on Security Modalities. The exclusively humanitarian nature of the humanitarian pause is emphasized. In addition, the UNDP is called upon to create two trust funds and certain aspects submitted by the Joint Committee on Security Modalities are reviewed.

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Groups

Children/youth: No specific mention.
Disabled persons: No specific mention.
Elderly/age: No specific mention.
Migrant workers: No specific mention.
Racial/ethnic/national group: No specific mention.
Religious groups: No specific mention.
Indigenous people: No specific mention.
Other groups: No specific mention.
Refugees/displaced persons: No specific mention.
Social class: No specific mention.

Gender

Women, girls and gender: No specific mention.
Men and boys: No specific mention.
LGBTI: No specific mention.
Family: No specific mention.

State definition

Nature of state (general): No specific mention.
State configuration: No specific mention.
Self determination: No specific mention.
Referendum: No specific mention.
State symbols: No specific mention.
Independence/secession: No specific mention.
Accession/unification: No specific mention.
Border delimitation: No specific mention.
Cross-border provision: No specific mention.

Governance

Political institutions (new or reformed): No specific mention.
Elections: No specific mention.
Electoral commission: No specific mention.
Political parties reform: No specific mention.
Civil society: Page 1, II. Directives
... A. On Ground Rules of the Joint Committee on Humanitarian Action: Chapter IV, Art. 6.2
a. While recognising the importance of the role of regional and international humanitarian assistance, the Joint Forum encourages full participation of local community in the implementation of humanitarian programmes, as stated in the Joint Understanding on Humanitarian Pause for Aceh.

Page 1, II. Directives
... A. On Ground Rules of the Joint Committee on Humanitarian Action: Chapter IV, Art. 6.2
b. The Joint Forum strongly recommends that the existing and future relief goods be coordinated by the Joint Committee on Humanitarian Action which will commission local institutions, such as PMI, for further distribution.
Traditional/religious leaders: No specific mention.
Public administration: No specific mention.
Constitution: No specific mention.

Power sharing

Political power sharing: No specific mention.
Territorial power sharing: No specific mention.
Economic power sharing: No specific mention.
Military power sharing: No specific mention.

Human rights and equality

Human rights/RoL general: No specific mention.
Bill of rights/similar: No specific mention.
Treaty incorporation: No specific mention.
Civil and political rights: No specific mention.
Socio-economic rights: No specific mention.

Rights related issues

Citizenship: No specific mention.
Democracy: No specific mention.
Detention procedures: No specific mention.
Media and communication: Rights related issues→Media and communication→Media roles
Page 2, II. Directives,
... D. Administration ... b. The Joint Forum encourages the Joint Committees to continue with the exercise of joint communication activities. The Joint Forum takes note of the proposal to establish a Media Centre and believes that the independence of such a Centre is imperative.
Mobility/access: No specific mention.
Protection measures: No specific mention.
Other: No specific mention.

Rights institutions

NHRI: No specific mention.
Regional or international human rights institutions: No specific mention.

Justice sector reform

Criminal justice and emergency law: No specific mention.
State of emergency provisions: No specific mention.
Judiciary and courts: No specific mention.
Prisons and detention: No specific mention.
Traditional Laws: No specific mention.

Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction: Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Humanitarian assistance
Page 1, I. Preamble
The Joint Forum appreciates the overall effort and work of the Joint Committee on Humanitarian Action and the Joint Committee on Security Modalities, and is encouraged by the progress made to date.

Page 2, II. Directives,
... C. The Joint Forum reiterates the exclusively humanitarian nature of the Humanitarian Pause and urges representatives of all parties to refrain from political action which may jeopardise the successful implementation thereof.

Page 1, II. Directives
... A. On Ground Rules of the Joint Committee on Humanitarian Action: Chapter IV, Art. 6.2
a. While recognising the importance of the role of regional and international humanitarian assistance, the Joint Forum encourages full participation of local community in the implementation of humanitarian programmes, as stated in the Joint Understanding on Humanitarian Pause for Aceh.

Page 1, II. Directives
... A. On Ground Rules of the Joint Committee on Humanitarian Action: Chapter IV, Art. 6.2
b. The Joint Forum strongly recommends that the existing and future relief goods be coordinated by the Joint Committee on Humanitarian Action which will commission local institutions, such as PMI, for further distribution.
National economic plan: No specific mention.
Natural resources: No specific mention.
International funds: Page 2, II. Directives,
... D. Administration The Joint Committee approves of the role of UNDP in the establishment as soon as possible of two Trust Funds for 1) logistics and administration support and 2) humanitarian projects.
... a. The Joint Forum agrees that all members of the Joint Committees are entitled to and travel allowances as well as accident insurance related to their mandate. The rates shall be decided by UNDP in consultation with the donors.
Business: Page 3, III, Points submitted to the Joint Forum by the Joint Committee on Security Modalities
... 2. ... "Cessation of all kinds of operation" The Joint Forum agrees that the Government of Indonesia would seek information and advice on objectives and coverage of the "Cinta Meunasah" operation, and would inform the Joint Forum accordingly. Also, the Joint Committee and the Monitoring Team are hereby requested to provide the Joint Forum with similar information and advise on problems arising from this operation, if any.
[Note: Cinta Meunasah operation is connected to ExxonMobil]
Taxation: No specific mention.
Banks: No specific mention.

Land, property and environment

Land reform/rights: No specific mention.
Pastoralist/nomadism rights: No specific mention.
Cultural heritage: No specific mention.
Environment: No specific mention.
Water or riparian rights or access: No specific mention.

Security sector

Security Guarantees: Page 1, I. Preamble
The Joint Forum appreciates the overall effort and work of the Joint Committee on Humanitarian Action and the Joint Committee on Security Modalities, and is encouraged by the progress made to date.

Page 2, II. Directives,
B. On the Report of the Monitoring Team of the Joint Committee on Security Modalities
a. The Joint Forum appreciates the reports from the Joint Committee on Security Modalities and the Monitoring Team for Security Modalities, and encourages them to take inventory of the incidents and in the future submit a single coordinated report to the Joint Forum, which shall reflect all the incidents reported.

Page 3, III, Points submitted to the Joint Forum by the Joint Committee on Security Modalities
... 2. ... "Carrying gun" The Joint Forum concludes that additional information is required in this matter and that the Joint Committee on Security Modalities should elaborate on the problem and send a detailed report.
Ceasefire: Security sector→Ceasefire→General commitments
Page 2, II. Directives,
B. On the Report of the Monitoring Team of the Joint Committee on Security Modalities
... b. The Joint Forum commends the efforts of the Joint Committees in the resolution of incidents to date and urges the Joint Committee on Security Modalities and its Monitoring Team to take further active measures to resolve the incidents and report on this to the Joint Forum.
Police: Page 2, III, Points submitted to the Joint Forum by the Joint Committee on Security Modalities
1. "Withdrawal of non-organic TNl/Polri from vital objects"  The Joint Forum decides to suspend this item to a later stage, further to GAM's request for additional time to look into this matter internally.
Armed forces: Page 2, III, Points submitted to the Joint Forum by the Joint Committee on Security Modalities
1. "Withdrawal of non-organic TNl/Polri from vital objects"  The Joint Forum decides to suspend this item to a later stage, further to GAM's request for additional time to look into this matter internally.

Page 3, III, Points submitted to the Joint Forum by the Joint Committee on Security Modalities
... 2. "Withdrawal of Indonesian Armed Forces and GAM forces to barracks"" The Joint Forum concludes that this issue should be looked into once information regarding troop positions is available. Also, the Joint Forum concludes that the Joint Committee on Security Modalities should elaborate on this matter, which should then be addressed to the Joint Forum discussions.

Page 3, III, Points submitted to the Joint Forum by the Joint Committee on Security Modalities
... 2. ... "Withdrawal of non-organic troops of Indonesia Armed Forces" The Joint Forum that withdrawal of non-organic troops is not provided for by the Joint Understanding although it was a point of intensive negotiation between the parties.
DDR: No specific mention.
Intelligence services: No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces: Page 3, III, Points submitted to the Joint Forum by the Joint Committee on Security Modalities
... 2. "Withdrawal of Indonesian Armed Forces and GAM forces to barracks"" The Joint Forum concludes that this issue should be looked into once information regarding troop positions is available. Also, the Joint Forum concludes that the Joint Committee on Security Modalities should elaborate on this matter, which should then be addressed to the Joint Forum discussions.
Withdrawal of foreign forces: No specific mention.
Corruption: No specific mention.
Crime/organised crime: No specific mention.
Drugs: No specific mention.
Terrorism: No specific mention.

Transitional justice

Transitional justice general: No specific mention.
Amnesty/pardon: No specific mention.
Courts: No specific mention.
Mechanism: No specific mention.
Prisoner release: No specific mention.
Vetting: No specific mention.
Victims: No specific mention.
Missing persons: No specific mention.
Reparations: No specific mention.
Reconciliation: No specific mention.

Implementation

UN signatory: [Summary] UNDP asked to
Other international signatory: No specific mention.
Referendum for agreement: No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar: No specific mention.
Enforcement mechanism: No specific mention.
Related cases: No specific mention.
Source: On file with Author. Previously from Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue.

First Meeting of the Joint Forum Switzerland, 23-24 June 2000

Directive No 1

I Preamble

The Joint Forum appreciates the overall effort and work of the Joint Committee on Humanitarian Action and the Joint Committee on Security Modalities, and is encouraged by the progress made to date.

The Joint Forum takes note of the Ground Rules of the Joint Committee on Humanitarian Action, the Ground Rules of the Joint Committee on Security Modalities, the Fixed Procedure of the Joint Committee on Security Modalities, and the Report of the Monitoring Team.

The Joint Forum renews its commitment to honour and fully respect the Joint Understanding for the Humanitarian Pause.

Il Directives

As a resuit of two days of deliberations, members of the Joint Forum concur on the following points and give the following directives to the Joint Committees and the Monitoring Teams.

In principle, the Ground Rules of the Joint Committee on Humanitarian Action, the Ground Rules of the Joint Committee on Security Modalities, the Fixed Procedure of the Joint Committee on Security Modalities signed by the members of the Joint Committees, are approved.

The report submitted by the Monitoring Team is noted by the Joint Forum.

A. On Ground Rules of the Joint Committee on Humanitarian Action:

Chapter iV, Art.

6.2

While recognising the importance of the role of regional and intemational humanitarian assistance, the Joint Forum encourages ful\ participation of loca!

community in the implementation ofhumanitarian programmes, as stated in the Joint Understanding on Humanitarian Pause for Aceh.

The Joint Forum strongly recommends that the existing and future relief goods be coordinated by the Joint Committee on Humanitarian Action which will commission loca!

institutions, such as PMI, for further distribution.

B. On the Report of the Monitoring Team of the Joint Committee on Security Modalities

The Joint Forum appreciates the reports from the Joint Committee on Security Modalities and the Monitoring Team for Security Modalities, and encourages them to take inventory of the incidents and in the future submit a single coordinated report to the Joint Forum, which shall reflect ali the incidents reported.

The Joint Forum commends the efforts of the Joint Committces in the resolution of incidents to date and urges the Joint Committee on Security Modalities and its Monitoring Tcam to take further active measures to resolve the incidents and rcport on this to the Joint Forum.

C. The Joint Forum reiterates the exclusively humanitarian nature of the Humanitarian Pause and urgcs representatives of ali parties to refrain from political action which may jeopardise the successful implementation thereof.

D. Administration

The Joint Committee approves of thc role ofUNDP in thc establishment as soon as possible of two Trust Funds for 1) logistics and administration support and 2) humanitarian projects.

a. The Joint Forum agrees that ali members of the Joint Committees are entitled to and travel allowances as well as accident insurance related to their mandate.

The rates shall be decided by UNDP in consultation with the donors.

b. The Joint Forum encourages the Joint Committees to continue with the exercise ofjoint communication activities.

The Joint Forum takes note ofthe proposal to establish a Media Centre and believes that the independence of such a Centre is imperative.

III Points submitted to the Joint Forum by the Joint Committee on Security Modalities

"Withdrawal of non-organic TNl/Polri from vital objects"

The Joint Forum decides to suspend this item to a later stage, further to GAM's request for additional time to look into this matter internally.

The Joint Forum also stresses the need to review developments in the strictly in light of the provisions of the Joint Understanding on Humanitarian Pause for Aceh, and not in terms of expectations beyond the letter of the Joint Understanding.

"Withdrawal of lndonesian Anned Forces and GAM forces to barracks""

The Joint Forum concludes that this issue should be looked into once infonnation regarding troop positions is available.

Also, the Joint Forum concludes that the Joint Committee on Security Modalities should elaborate on this matter, which should then be addressed to the Joint Forum discussions.

"Carrying gun"

The Joint Forum concludes that additional infonnation is required in this matter and that the Joint Committee on Security Modalities should elaborate on the problem and send a detailed report.

"Cessation of ali kinds of operation"

The Joint Forum agrees that the Govemment of Indonesia would scek information and advice on objectives and coverage of the "Cinta Meunasah" operation, and would inform the Joint Forum accordingly.

Also, the Joint Committee and the Monitoring Team are hereby requested to provide the Joint Forum with similar infonnation and advise on problems arising from this operation, if any.

"Withdrawal of non-organic troops oflndonesia Arrned Forces"

The Joint Forum that withdrawal of non-organic troops is not provided for by the Joint Understanding although it was a point of intensive negotiation between the parties.

"Provision of information on position"

The Joint Forum agrees that this issue should be reviewed in onc month's time.

Other

The Joint Forum tentatively agrees on the following dates for meetings of the Joint Forum:

29 July 2000

26 August 2000

The Joint Forum also agrees that one representative ofeach party from each Joint Committee should attend the next meeting of the Joint Forum as resource persons.

The Forum invites the Monitoring Teams to submit, by 15 July 2000, a substantial report on the basis of which the Joint Forum will decide whether an invitation should be extended to representatives of the Monitoring Teams to attend the next meeting of the Joint Forum.

The Joint Forum, 24 June 2000, Switzerland