Ceasefire Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Uganda and the Uganda National Rescue Front II
- Country/entity
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Uganda
- Region
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Africa (excl MENA)
- Agreement name
- Ceasefire Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Uganda and the Uganda National Rescue Front II
- Date
- 15 Jun 2002
- Agreement status
- Multiparty signed/agreed
- Interim arrangement
- Yes
- Agreement/conflict level
- Intrastate/intrastate conflict
- Stage
- Ceasefire/related
- Conflict nature
- Government
- Peace process
- Uganda peace process
- Parties
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Signed [Signature]
Rt. Hon. Eriya Kategaya
1st Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of Internal Affairs
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
In the presence of: Name [illegible], [signature]
Signed [Signature]
Major General Ali Ramnze
Chairman, UNRF II
FOR THE UGANDA NATIONAL RESCUE FRONT II
In the presence of: Name Yasim Doula [Signature] - Third parties
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- Description
- Agreement provides for a ceasefire between the UNRF and Ugandan Government, it then goes on to outline the formation of the Implementation committee consisting of three members from the two parties. Agreement then outlines the DDR of the UNRF II, including the resettlement of UNRF II fighters to the former-UN Refugee Camp in Bidi Bidi, handover of weapons, screening of UNRF fighters, the integration of suitable UNRF fighters in to the Ugandan Army, the repatriation of UNRF leadership to Uganda for peace talks, peace talks, and the arrangement of a stake-holders conference.
- Agreement document
- UG_920615_Ceasefire_agreement_between_GOU_and_UNRF_II.pdf (opens in new tab) | Download PDF
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
- Page 4, CLAUSE IV, SCREENING OF UNRF II EX-COMBATANTS
Immediately following the signing of this agreement the Joint Committee shall carry out of a screening exercise of all UNRF II ex-combatants and their families for purposes of determining their suitability for integration in either the UPDF of civilian life after the conclusion of the entire peace process.
State definition
- Nature of state (general)
- Page 2, Preamble
... RECOGNISING the significance of this agreement in the quest for national unity and development, - 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 4, CLAUSE V, PREPARATION FOR PEACE TALKS
... 2) The UNRF II also undertakes to immediately meet political, civic and opinion leaders in Yumbe District from time to time and brief them on the progress of the peace talks.
Page 5, CLAUSE VIII, STAKE HOLDERS CONFERENCE
After the signing of the peace agreement, both parties shall jointly convene a conference of all stake holders vide Government, UNRF II, Amnesty Commission, International Donor Community, Non Governmental Organisations and the Private Sector to prepare and facilitate the re-settlement and rehabilitation of those UNRF II ex-combatants who will not have been integrated into the UNDF. - Traditional/religious leaders
- Page 5, CLAUSE VII, PEACE TALKS
... 2) The peace talks referred to in 1) above shall, in addition to ten representatives from each side, be attended by two elders, two AROPIC members and the UNRF II legal counsel.
Page 5, CLAUSE VII, PEACE TALKS
... 4) At the opening and at the conclusion of the talks, the leaders of the major three religious denominations vide; Roman Catholic Church, Anglican Church and Islamic Faith plus members of the donor community and other stake holders shall be invited to witness the ceremonies. - 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
- Power sharing→Military power sharing→ProportionalityPage 2, CLAUSE II, ESTABLISHMENT OF A JOINT IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE
1) The parties hereby agree to form a joint task force (hereinafter referred to as "the Joint Committee") composed of three representatives from Uganda People's Defence Forces and three representatives from UNRF II who shall oversee the implementation of this ceasefire agreement.
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
No specific mention.
- 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→Socio-economic developmentPage 1, Preamble
... MINDFUL that there cannot be any reconstruction and economic development in the region in the absence of peace; - National economic plan
No specific mention.
- Natural resources
No specific mention.
- International funds
- Page 5, CLAUSE VIII, STAKE HOLDERS CONFERENCE
After the signing of the peace agreement, both parties shall jointly convene a conference of all stake holders vide Government, UNRF II, Amnesty Commission, International Donor Community, Non Governmental Organisations and the Private Sector to prepare and facilitate the re-settlement and rehabilitation of those UNRF II ex-combatants who will not have been integrated into the UNDF. - Business
No specific mention.
- 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
No specific mention.
- Ceasefire
- Security sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provisionPage 1, Preamble
... CONVINCED that there is an urgent need for a formal and comprehensive ceasefire agreement in order to pave way for political discussions for the entire West Nile region.
Page 2, CLAUSE I, CEASEFIRE
The parties hereby mutually and unequivocally undertake to stop all forms of hostility, confrontation and any other acts that may be described as belligerent with effect from the hour and date of the signing of this agreement.
Page 2, CLAUSE II, ESTABLISHMENT OF A JOINT IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE
1) The parties hereby agree to form a joint task force (hereinafter referred to as "the Joint Committee") composed of three representatives from Uganda People's Defence Forces and three representatives from UNRF II who shall oversee the implementation of this ceasefire agreement.
2) The Joint Committee herein above created shall be constituted within five days after the signing of this agreement.
3) The Joint Committee shall ensure that there are no hostile acts and/or omissions between the Parties.
4) The tasks of the Joint Committee shall, in addition to that prescribed in 3) above, be to monitor and oversee the smooth implementation of the ceasefire, and any other tasks that may be deemed incidental and conducive to the attainment of the purpose and spirit of this agreement. - Police
No specific mention.
- Armed forces
- Page 2, CLAUSE II, ESTABLISHMENT OF A JOINT IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE
1) The parties hereby agree to form a joint task force (hereinafter referred to as "the Joint Committee") composed of three representatives from Uganda People's Defence Forces and three representatives from UNRF II who shall oversee the implementation of this ceasefire agreement.
Page 6, CLAUSE IX, DISARMAMENT, INTEGRATION, DEMOBILISATION AND RESETTLEMENT
1) Thirty days after the conclusion of the peace settlement, the UPDF shall take into its ranks those UNRF II ex-combatants who wish to joint and meet the UPDF recruitment requirements.
2) Those UNRF II ex-combatants who either do not qualify to joint the UPDF or do not wish to join shall be demobilised and re-settled by the Government and other interested parties.
3) Immediately after the signing of the peace agreement, UNRF II shall hand over all the arms and ammunitions in their possession to the UPDF. - DDR
- Security sector→DDR→DDR programmesPage 3, CLAUSE III, ENCAMPMENT AND DOCUMENTATION
1) It is hereby agreed that all the ex-combatants of UNRF II shall immediately encamp at the old United Nations High Commission for Refugees camp at Bidi Bidi in Yumbe District and this exercise shall be completed within five days after the signing of this agreement.
2) Immediately after the completion of the encampment at Bidi Bidi in accordance with this agreement, the Joint Committee shall carry out comprehensive documentation of all the personnel, arms and ammunition in the possession of UNRF II and immediately thereafter all weapons or arms so documented shall be deposited in a designated armoury within Bidi Bidi Camp.
... 4) The custody and security of the armoury herein above referred to shall be the responsibility of UNRF II personnel who shall be accountable to the Joint Committee.
5) It is hereby expressly agreed that all arms and ammunitions deposited in the armoury shall be beyond use by either party and any attempt by either party to gain access to the arms and ammunitions without the consent of the other shall be deemed as a violation of this agreement.
6) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-clause 4) above, UNRF II shall be able to make use of the arms and ammunitions in its armoury for self-defence in the event of an attack by a hostile force. A report detailing out the circumstances under which the arms and ammunition were used shall then be made to the Joint Committee within two days.
Page 4, CLAUSE IV, SCREENING OF UNRF II EX-COMBATANTS
Immediately following the signing of this agreement the Joint Committee shall carry out of a screening exercise of all UNRF II ex-combatants and their families for purposes of determining their suitability for integration in either the UPDF of civilian life after the conclusion of the entire peace process.
Page 5, CLAUSE VIII, STAKE HOLDERS CONFERENCE
After the signing of the peace agreement, both parties shall jointly convene a conference of all stake holders vide Government, UNRF II, Amnesty Commission, International Donor Community, Non Governmental Organisations and the Private Sector to prepare and facilitate the re-settlement and rehabilitation of those UNRF II ex-combatants who will not have been integrated into the UNDF.
Page 6, CLAUSE IX, DISARMAMENT, INTEGRATION, DEMOBILISATION AND RESETTLEMENT
... 2) Those UNRF II ex-combatants who either do not qualify to joint the UPDF or do not wish to join shall be demobilised and re-settled by the Government and other interested parties.
3) Immediately after the signing of the peace agreement, UNRF II shall hand over all the arms and ammunitions in their possession to the UPDF. - Intelligence services
No specific mention.
- Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
- Page 2, CLAUSE II, ESTABLISHMENT OF A JOINT IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE
1) The parties hereby agree to form a joint task force (hereinafter referred to as "the Joint Committee") composed of three representatives from Uganda People's Defence Forces and three representatives from UNRF II who shall oversee the implementation of this ceasefire agreement.
Page 3, CLAUSE III, ENCAMPMENT AND DOCUMENTATION
1) It is hereby agreed that all the ex-combatants of UNRF II shall immediately encamp at the old United Nations High Commission for Refugees camp at Bidi Bidi in Yumbe District and this exercise shall be completed within five days after the signing of this agreement.
... 3) The Joint Committee is hereby given the mandate to oversee and coordinate the return of Seventy (70) UNRF II ex-combatants currently based in Juba and Khartoum.
4) The custody and security of the armoury herein above referred to shall be the responsibility of UNRF II personnel who shall be accountable to the Joint Committee.
... 6) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-clause 4) above, UNRF II shall be able to make use of the arms and ammunitions in its armoury for self-defence in the event of an attack by a hostile force. A report detailing out the circumstances under which the arms and ammunition were used shall then be made to the Joint Committee within two days.
Page 4, CLAUSE IV, SCREENING OF UNRF II EX-COMBATANTS
Immediately following the signing of this agreement the Joint Committee shall carry out of a screening exercise of all UNRF II ex-combatants and their families for purposes of determining their suitability for integration in either the UPDF of civilian life after the conclusion of the entire peace process.
Page 4, CLAUSE V, PREPARATION FOR PEACE TALKS
1) The UNRF II hereby undertakes to convene a meeting of its political leadership in preparation for the peace talks.
2) The UNRF II also undertakes to immediately meet political, civic and opinion leaders in Yumbe District from time to time and brief them on the progress of the peace talks.
3) The UNRF II shall also immediately embark on preparing an agenda for the peace talks and forward it to Government for its input.
Page 4-5, CLAUSE VI, RETURN OF FOREIGN-BASED UNRF II LEADERS
1) It is hereby agreed that Government shall within 14 (fourteen) days after the signing of this agreement facilitate the return of some of all of the following five UNRF II leaders:
- John Yebuga based in Canada;
- Ismail Sebbi based in Saudi Arabia;
- John Aluma based in the United Kingdom;
- Betty Andima based in the United Kingdom;
- Uyemi Asedri based in Kenya.
Page 5, CLAUSE VI, RETURN OF FOREIGN-BASED UNRF II LEADERS
... 2) It is hereby understood and agreed that the Government's undertaking in 1) above is subject to UNRF II furnishing clear and known addresses where the said ex-combatants shall be located.
Page 5, CLAUSE VI, RETURN OF FOREIGN-BASED UNRF II LEADERS
... 3) Failure by Government to locate the said UNRF II leaders after due diligence shall in no way be interpreted to mean breach of this agreement on the part of the Government.
Page 6, CLAUSE IX, DISARMAMENT, INTEGRATION, DEMOBILISATION AND RESETTLEMENT
1) Thirty days after the conclusion of the peace settlement, the UPDF shall take into its ranks those UNRF II ex-combatants who wish to joint and meet the UPDF recruitment requirements.
2) Those UNRF II ex-combatants who either do not qualify to joint the UPDF or do not wish to join shall be demobilised and re-settled by the Government and other interested parties.
3) Immediately after the signing of the peace agreement, UNRF II shall hand over all the arms and ammunitions in their possession to the UPDF. - 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
- Transitional justice→Amnesty/pardon→Amnesty/pardon properPage 5, CLAUSE VIII, STAKE HOLDERS CONFERENCE
After the signing of the peace agreement, both parties shall jointly convene a conference of all stake holders vide Government, UNRF II, Amnesty Commission, International Donor Community, Non Governmental Organisations and the Private Sector to prepare and facilitate the re-settlement and rehabilitation of those UNRF II ex-combatants who will not have been integrated into the UNDF. - 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
- Page 5, CLAUSE VII, PEACE TALKS
1) The Parties hereby agree to embark on arrangement for the convening of the peace talks conference.
Implementation
- UN signatory
No specific mention.
- Other international signatory
No specific mention.
- Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
- International mission/force/similar
No specific mention.
- Enforcement mechanism
- Page 2, CLAUSE II, ESTABLISHMENT OF A JOINT IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE
1) The parties hereby agree to form a joint task force (hereinafter referred to as "the Joint Committee") composed of three representatives from Uganda People's Defence Forces and three representatives from UNRF II who shall oversee the implementation of this ceasefire agreement.
2) The Joint Committee herein above created shall be constituted within five days after the signing of this agreement.
3) The Joint Committee shall ensure that there are no hostile acts and/or omissions between the Parties.
4) The tasks of the Joint Committee shall, in addition to that prescribed in 3) above, be to monitor and oversee the smooth implementation of the ceasefire, and any other tasks that may be deemed incidental and conducive to the attainment of the purpose and spirit of this agreement. - Related cases
No specific mention.
- Source
- Beyond Juba dot Org: http://www.beyondjuba.org/BJP1/peace_agreements/Ceasefire_agreement_between_GOU_and_UNRF_II.pdf
Ceasefire Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Uganda and the Uganda National Rescue Front II
Preamble
The Government of the Republic of Uganda (hereinafter to as "Government") and the Uganda National Rescue Front II (hereinafter referred to by its acronym "UNRF II") hereinafter jointly referred to as "the Parties" and in singular as "Party".
WISHING to achieve the shared goal of total peace and tranquility in Uganda.
HAVING UNEQUIVOCALLY RESOLVED to bring to a complete end all forms of mistrust fighting and armed confrontation.
MINDFUL that there cannot be any reconstruction and economic development in the region in the absence of peace;
CONVINCED that there is an urgent need for a formal and comprehensive ceasefire agreement in order to pave way for political discussions for the entire West Nile region.
RECOGNISING the significance of this agreement in the quest for national unity and development,
NOW IT IS HEREBY MUTUALLY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
CLAUSE I
CEASEFIRE
The parties hereby mutually and unequivocally undertake to stop all forms of hostility, confrontation and any other acts that may be described as belligerent with effect from the hour and date of the signing of this agreement.
CLAUSE II
ESTABLISHMENT OF A JOINT IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE
1) The parties hereby agree to form a joint task force (hereinafter referred to as "the Joint Committee") composed of three representatives from Uganda People's Defence Forces and three representatives from UNRF II who shall oversee the implementation of this ceasefire agreement.
2) The Joint Committee herein above created shall be constituted within five days after the signing of this agreement.
3) The Joint Committee shall ensure that there are no hostile acts and/or omissions between the Parties.
4) The tasks of the Joint Committee shall, in addition to that prescribed in 3) above, be to monitor and oversee the smooth implementation of the ceasefire, and any other tasks that may be deemed incidental and conducive to the attainment of the purpose and spirit of this agreement.
CLAUSE III
ENCAMPMENT AND DOCUMENTATION
1) It is hereby agreed that all the ex-combatants of UNRF II shall immediately encamp at the old United Nations High Commission for Refugees camp at Bidi Bidi in Yumbe District and this exercise shall be completed within five days after the signing of this agreement.
2) Immediately after the completion of the encampment at Bidi Bidi in accordance with this agreement, the Joint Committee shall carry out comprehensive documentation of all the personnel, arms and ammunition in the possession of UNRF II and immediately thereafter all weapons or arms so documented shall be deposited in a designated armoury within Bidi Bidi Camp.
3) The Joint Committee is hereby given the mandate to oversee and coordinate the return of Seventy (70) UNRF II ex-combatants currently based in Juba and Khartoum.
4) The custody and security of the armoury herein above referred to shall be the responsibility of UNRF II personnel who shall be accountable to the Joint Committee.
5) It is hereby expressly agreed that all arms and ammunitions deposited in the armoury shall be beyond use by either party and any attempt by either party to gain access to the arms and ammunitions without the consent of the other shall be deemed as a violation of this agreement.
6) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-clause 4) above, UNRF II shall be able to make use of the arms and ammunitions in its armoury for self-defence in the event of an attack by a hostile force.
A report detailing out the circumstances under which the arms and ammunition were used shall then be made to the Joint Committee within two days.
CLAUSE IV
SCREENING OF UNRF II EX-COMBATANTS
Immediately following the signing of this agreement the Joint Committee shall carry out of a screening exercise of all UNRF II ex-combatants and their families for purposes of determining their suitability for integration in either the UPDF of civilian life after the conclusion of the entire peace process.
CLAUSE V
PREPARATION FOR PEACE TALKS
1) The UNRF II hereby undertakes to convene a meeting of its political leadership in preparation for the peace talks.
2) The UNRF II also undertakes to immediately meet political, civic and opinion leaders in Yumbe District from time to time and brief them on the progress of the peace talks.
3) The UNRF II shall also immediately embark on preparing an agenda for the peace talks and forward it to Government for its input.
CLAUSE VI
RETURN OF FOREIGN-BASED UNRF II LEADERS
1) It is hereby agreed that Government shall within 14 (fourteen) days after the signing of this agreement facilitate the return of some of all of the following five UNRF II leaders:
- John Yebuga based in Canada;
- Ismail Sebbi based in Saudi Arabia;
- John Aluma based in the United Kingdom;
- Betty Andima based in the United Kingdom;
- Uyemi Asedri based in Kenya.
2) It is hereby understood and agreed that the Government's undertaking in 1) above is subject to UNRF II furnishing clear and known addresses where the said ex-combatants shall be located.
3) Failure by Government to locate the said UNRF II leaders after due diligence shall in no way be interpreted to mean breach of this agreement on the part of the Government.
CLAUSE VII
PEACE TALKS
1) The Parties hereby agree to embark on arrangement for the convening of the peace talks conference.
2) The peace talks referred to in 1) above shall, in addition to ten representatives from each side, be attended by two elders, two AROPIC members and the UNRF II legal counsel.
3) The delegates shall determine their rules of procedure.
4) At the opening and at the conclusion of the talks, the leaders of the major three religious denominations vide;
Roman Catholic Church, Anglican Church and Islamic Faith plus members of the donor community and other stake holders shall be invited to witness the ceremonies.
CLAUSE VIII
STAKE HOLDERS CONFERENCE
After the signing of the peace agreement, both parties shall jointly convene a conference of all stake holders vide Government, UNRF II, Amnesty Commission, International Donor Community, Non Governmental Organisations and the Private Sector to prepare and facilitate the re-settlement and rehabilitation of those UNRF II ex-combatants who will not have been integrated into the UNDF.
CLAUSE IX
DISARMAMENT, INTEGRATION, DEMOBILISATION AND RESETTLEMENT
1) Thirty days after the conclusion of the peace settlement, the UPDF shall take into its ranks those UNRF II ex-combatants who wish to joint and meet the UPDF recruitment requirements.
2) Those UNRF II ex-combatants who either do not qualify to joint the UPDF or do not wish to join shall be demobilised and re-settled by the Government and other interested parties.
3) Immediately after the signing of the peace agreement, UNRF II shall hand over all the arms and ammunitions in their possession to the UPDF.
CLAUSE X
GOOD FAITH CLAUSE
It is hereby agreed between the parties that the negotiations shall be held in utmost good faith.
IN WITNESS WHEREFORE the undersigned being duly by the respective Parties, have signed this agreement in five originals in the English language this 15th day of June 2002.
Signed [Signature]
Rt. Hon.
Eriya Kategaya
1st Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of Internal Affairs
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
In the presence of:
Name [illegible], [signature]
Signed [Signature]
Major General Ali Ramnze
Chairman, UNRF II
FOR THE UGANDA NATIONAL RESCUE FRONT II
In the presence of:
Name Yamis Doila [Signature]
Drawn by:
Attorney General's Chambers
Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs
P.O. Box 7183
KAMPALA