Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo
- Country/entity
-
Republic of Congo
- Region
-
Africa (excl MENA)
- Agreement name
- Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo
- Date
- 16 Nov 1999
- Agreement status
- Multiparty signed/agreed
- Interim arrangement
- Yes
- Agreement/conflict level
- Intrastate/intrastate conflict
- Stage
- Ceasefire/related
- Conflict nature
- Government
- Peace process
- Republic of Congo peace process
- Parties
-
p.p. the Command of the Security Forces
General Gilbert Mokoki
[signed]
p.p. the Ninja Command
Bernard Ntandou
[signed]
p.p. the Résistance Sud Sud Command
Fidèle Ngoma Adada
[signed]
p.p. the Cobras Command
Faustin Elenga
[signed]
p.p. the MNLCR Command
Martin Ngolo
[signed]
p.p. the MNLC Command
Colonel M'Bouissi-Moukoko
[signed]
p.p. the “Bana Dol” Command
P/M Jean-Michel Dississa
[signed] - Third parties
-
p.p. the Monitoring Commission of the Douala Appeal (Facilitator)
Marius Mouambenga
[signed]
p.p. the World Peace Council Africa Area/Congo. Fed. (Facilitator)
Vital Balla
[signed] - Description
- An agreement ending the hostilities between the Congolese forces and a number of Armed Groups. The agreement is primarily a ceasefire-related agreement but covers some additional issues including DDR arrangements, amnesty provisions, and prisoner release.
- Agreement document
- CG_991116_AgreementonEndingHostilities.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
- Groups→Refugees/displaced persons→OtherPage 8, Annex No. 1, DEED FOR THE CREATION OF A MONITORING COMMISSION, Article 4:
The C.S.A.C.H. committees are:
...2 - The Committee for the resettlement of displaced and exiled persons in their habitual place of residence.
Page 13, Annex No. 1, Monitoring Commission for the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo, Committees:
2 - The Committee for the resettlement of displaced and exiled persons in their habitual place of residence.
• Chairman: Kinanga BERRY (CMPZA/FECONDE)
• Vice-President: Colonel Guy ONGAGNA (FP)
• Reporter: Guy Roger NGOKO (RSS)
Members
- Samuel Martin Okana Mpan (CSAD)
- Charles Ngoma Moukengue (MNLC)
- Martin Ngolo (MNLCR)
- Marcel lin Okanzi (Cobras) - 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)
- Page 1, Untitled Preamble: Convinced that without peace, our country, the Congo, cannot preserve and consolidate national unity and promote democracy 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
- Governance→Political parties reform→Rebels transitioning to political partiesPage 2, (d): The demilitarisation of political parties, movements, and associations.
Page 2, 1 - FROM OFFICERS OF THE SECURITY FORCES WHO HAVE BELONGED TO ARMED FACTIONS: The signatories of this agreement demand:
...(c) The resignation from the Security Forces of all those who have chosen a career in politics, by adhering to one political party in particular. This resignation will be automatic and will come into effect on January 1st 2000.
Page 5, 9 :– SHARED STIPULATIONS:
...(c) They demand that political parties, movements, and associations no longer employ armed branches and recommend to those that have not yet registered with the Home Office to comply with the law.Governance→Political parties reform→Other political parties reformPage 2, (d): The demilitarisation of political parties, movements, and associations.
Page 2, 1 - FROM OFFICERS OF THE SECURITY FORCES WHO HAVE BELONGED TO ARMED FACTIONS: The signatories of this agreement demand:
...(c) The resignation from the Security Forces of all those who have chosen a career in politics, by adhering to one political party in particular. This resignation will be automatic and will come into effect on January 1st 2000.
Page 5, 9 :– SHARED STIPULATIONS:
...(c) They demand that political parties, movements, and associations no longer employ armed branches and recommend to those that have not yet registered with the Home Office to comply with the law. - Civil society
- Page 4, - FROM THE MONITORING COMMISSION OF THE DOUALA APPEAL AND THE WORLD PEACE COUNCIL Africa Area/Congolese Federation
The signatories of this agreement demand:
(a) Contribution to the monitoring of the implementation of this agreement.
(b) Contribution to the promotion of each micro-project allowing civilian victims of violence to reintegrate into society.
Page 9, Annex No. 1, DEED FOR THE CREATION OF A MONITORING COMMISSION, Article 6:
C.S.A.C.H. members are from the following structures:
• Monitoring Commission for the Douala Appeal (C.S.A.D.)
• The World Peace Council - Africa Area/Congolese Federation
• The Security Forces
• Armed Factions that are signatories of the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo.
Individuals selected for their particular competence can also become members.
Page 12, Annex No. 1, Monitoring Commission for the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo, Committees:
1 - The Committee for the collection of weapons
• Chairman: Colonel André Justin Bongouende (FP)
• Vice-President: Commander Bernard Ntandou (Ninjas)
• Reporter: Captain Séraphin Mouendzi (CSAD)
Members
- Gilbert MBOUNGOU (CMPZA/FECONDE)
- Pascal NGANTSIE (MNLC)
- Pierre Alfred MANANGA (MNLCR)
- Eticault LOKANGA (Cobras)
Page 13, Annex No. 1, Monitoring Commission for the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo, Committees:
2 - The Committee for the resettlement of displaced and exiled persons in their habitual place of residence.
• Chairman: Kinanga BERRY (CMPZA/FECONDE)
• Vice-President: Colonel Guy ONGAGNA (FP)
• Reporter: Guy Roger NGOKO (RSS)
Members
- Samuel Martin Okana Mpan (CSAD)
- Charles Ngoma Moukengue (MNLC)
- Martin Ngolo (MNLCR)
- Marcel lin Okanzi (Cobras)
Page 13, Annex No. 1, Monitoring Commission for the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo, Committees:
3 - The Committee for the Integration and Reformation of former militiamen who have laid down their arms.
• Chairman: Melanie Ibouritso (CSAD)
• Vice-President: Dr Gervais Ngoma (MNLCR)
• Reporter: Marcellin Elenga Ibata (Cobras)
Members
- Victor Malanda (CMPZA/FECONDE)
- Aser Malango (MNLC)
Page 13/14, Annex No. 1, Monitoring Commission for the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo, Committees:
4 - The Communications Committee
• Chairman: Jean-François Obembe (CSAD)
• Vice-President: Serge Milandou (RSS)
• Reporter: Jean-Romuald Mambou (CSAD)
Members
- Nkaya Ngongo (MNLCR)
- Albert Mbiene Moundzika (MNLC)
- Augustin Kalla Kalla (Cobras)
Page 14, Annex No. 1, Monitoring Commission for the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo, Committees:
5 - The Finances and Materials Committee
• Chairman: Colonel Guy Antoine Bouyika Niouma (FP)
• Vice-President: Lieutenant Colonel Alphonse Missie (Bana Dol)
• Reporter: Luc Adamo Mateta (CSAD) - Traditional/religious leaders
No specific mention.
- Public administration
- Page 2, (h): The rehabilitation and reintegration of civil servants and other semipublic and government officials, members of the armed factions who are now signatories, having renounced violence, laid down their arms, and joined their respective administrations.
Page 3, 2 - FROM CIVILS SERVANT AND OTHER GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS HAVING BELONGED TO ARMED FACTIONS: The signatories of this agreement demand:
(a) The definitive and unconditional surrender of all illegal weapons held, and their restitution to the Security Forces.
(b) The unconditional return to the ranks of the Civil Service no later than December 15th 1999.
(c) The definitive resignation of any membership of an armed faction throughout the national territory.
Page 4, 5 - FROM THE HIGH COMMAND OF THE SECURITY FORCES: The signatories of this agreement demand:
(a) The unconditional reinstatement into the Congolese Security Forces, reprising the same rank they held on June 5th 1997, of soldiers, gendarmes, police, and other civilian personnel, who joined their respective body no later than December 15th 1999, and have returned their weapons.
Page 4/5, 7 – RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC: The signatories of this agreement make the following recommendations to the Government of the Republic:
(a) The unconditional reinstatement into the Civil Service, in the respective category and level as at June 5th 1997, and the indiscriminatory assignment of civil servants and other State officials who have surrendered their weapons and joined their respective administrations by December 15th 1999 at the latest.
(b) The reinstatement of civil servant and servicemen salaries upon work effectively resuming. - 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→Merger of forcesPage 2, (g): Rehabilitation and reintegration into the Security Forces, without consultation, of senior officers, junior officers, NCOs, troops, members of armed factions, and signatories of this agreement, having renounced violence, laid down their arms, and joined the barracks.
Page 4, 5 - FROM THE HIGH COMMAND OF THE SECURITY FORCES: The signatories of this agreement demand:
(a) The unconditional reinstatement into the Congolese Security Forces, reprising the same rank they held on June 5th 1997, of soldiers, gendarmes, police, and other civilian personnel, who joined their respective body no later than December 15th 1999, and have returned their weapons.
...(d) Integration into the Security Forces, in accordance with the requirements and abilities of each, of armed militia groups that are signatories of this agreement, having renounced violence and laid down their arms before December 15th 1999.Power sharing→Military power sharing→Joint command structuresPage 2, (g): Rehabilitation and reintegration into the Security Forces, without consultation, of senior officers, junior officers, NCOs, troops, members of armed factions, and signatories of this agreement, having renounced violence, laid down their arms, and joined the barracks.
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
- Rights related issues→Citizenship→Citizen, generalPage 3, 4 - FROM OTHER GROUPS OF ARMED FACTIONS THAT ARE SIGNATORIES OF THIS AGREEMENT: The signatories of this agreement demand:
...(b) An unconditional end to all forms of abuse against Congolese citizens and foreigners living on Republic of Congo territory.
Page 5, 9 :– SHARED STIPULATIONS:
...(b) They ask all citizens and organised groups to contribute to the collection of weapons, under the command of the Security Forces and assisted by the signatories. - Democracy
- Page 1, Untitled Preamble: Convinced that the restoration of peace can be preserved through:
...4 - The return to normal democratic society in our country. - Detention procedures
No specific mention.
- Media and communication
- Rights related issues→Media and communication→Media rolesPage 8, Annex No. 1, DEED FOR THE CREATION OF A MONITORING COMMISSION, Article 4:
The C.S.A.C.H. committees are:
...4 - The Communications Committee.
Page 13/14, Annex No. 1, Monitoring Commission for the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo, Committees:
4 - The Communications Committee
• Chairman: Jean-François Obembe (CSAD)
• Vice-President: Serge Milandou (RSS)
• Reporter: Jean-Romuald Mambou (CSAD)
Members
- Nkaya Ngongo (MNLCR)
- Albert Mbiene Moundzika (MNLC)
- Augustin Kalla Kalla (Cobras) - Mobility/access
- Page 2, (e): The free movement of people and goods, as well as humanitarian personnel, in conflict zones.
Page 4, 5 - FROM THE HIGH COMMAND OF THE SECURITY FORCES: The signatories of this agreement demand:
...(c) The construction of humanitarian corridors for the evacuation of combatants and civilians returning to their habitual place of residence, under the supervision of the Monitoring Commission for the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo. - 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
- Justice sector reform→Criminal justice and emergency law→Criminal Justice System reformPage 2, (f): The rehabilitation of public and customary laws in conflict areas.
- State of emergency provisions
No specific mention.
- Judiciary and courts
No specific mention.
- Prisons and detention
No specific mention.
- Traditional Laws
- Page 2, (f): The rehabilitation of public and customary laws in conflict areas.
Socio-economic reconstruction
- Development or socio-economic reconstruction
- Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic developmentPage 2, (e): The free movement of people and goods, as well as humanitarian personnel, in conflict zones.
Page 3, 4 - FROM OTHER GROUPS OF ARMED FACTIONS THAT ARE SIGNATORIES OF THIS AGREEMENT: The signatories of this agreement demand:
...(e) Commitment to participate, when necessary, in the reconstruction, rehabilitation, and also the securing, of economic infrastructures.
Page 4, 5 - FROM THE HIGH COMMAND OF THE SECURITY FORCES: The signatories of this agreement demand:
...(c) The construction of humanitarian corridors for the evacuation of combatants and civilians returning to their habitual place of residence, under the supervision of the Monitoring Commission for the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo.
Page 4/5, 7 – RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC: The signatories of this agreement make the following recommendations to the Government of the Republic:
...(c) The mobilisation of the international community for the massive support of NGOs in micro-projects for the reinstatement and retraining of militiamen and members of armed factions that are now signatories of this agreement, who will have renounced violence and surrendered their weapons by no later than December 15th 1999.
Page 8, Annex No. 1, DEED FOR THE CREATION OF A MONITORING COMMISSION, Article 2:
The C.S.A.C.H. is responsible for:
...2 - Continuing the efforts of mobilisation for peace, national reconciliation, and the reconstruction of the Congo, through raising awareness of the armed factions absent from the Pointe-Noire Meeting and the commonalty through the stipulations adopted by the Agreement on Ending Hostilities.
3 - Combating all forms of violence in the Republic of Congo by reporting any behaviour that could jeopardise the willingness to pacify the country, reconcile the nation, and restore every opportunity for development, to the national authorities. - National economic plan
No specific mention.
- Natural resources
No specific mention.
- International funds
No specific mention.
- 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
- Page 1, Untitled Preamble: Convinced that the restoration of peace can be preserved through:
...3 - The rescue of people in danger in the forest regions of Pool, Bouenza, Lekoumou, and Niari;
Page 3, 4 - FROM OTHER GROUPS OF ARMED FACTIONS THAT ARE SIGNATORIES OF THIS AGREEMENT: The signatories of this agreement demand:
...(b) An unconditional end to all forms of abuse against Congolese citizens and foreigners living on Republic of Congo territory.
(c) Unconditional contribution to the rescue of populations who risk death in the forest regions of Pool, Bouenza, Lekoumou, Niari, Plateaux and Kouilou, under the command of the Security Forces and assisted by the signatories.
Page 5, 9 :– SHARED STIPULATIONS:
...(e) They demand the ban throughout the national territory of coercive acts and reprisals against any person or organised group that adheres to commit to the promotion of peace and national reconciliation. - Ceasefire
- Security sector→Ceasefire→General commitmentsPage 1, Untitled Preamble: ...Convinced that the restoration of peace can be preserved through:
1 - Putting an unconditional end to armed clashes between different militias and government forces in our country, as well as every form of violence;
Page 1, (b): An end to hostilities throughout the national territory and particularly in the regions of Pool, Bouenza, Lekoumou, and Niari. - Police
- Page 4, 5 - FROM THE HIGH COMMAND OF THE SECURITY FORCES: The signatories of this agreement demand:
(a) The unconditional reinstatement into the Congolese Security Forces, reprising the same rank they held on June 5th 1997, of soldiers, gendarmes, police, and other civilian personnel, who joined their respective body no later than December 15th 1999, and have returned their weapons. - Armed forces
- Page 1, Untitled Preamble: ...Convinced that the restoration of peace can be preserved through:
1 - Putting an unconditional end to armed clashes between different militias and government forces in our country, as well as every form of violence;
Page 2, (c): The redeployment of the Security Forces in villages, towns, roads, railways, airports, and ports.
Page 2, (g): Rehabilitation and reintegration into the Security Forces, without consultation, of senior officers, junior officers, NCOs, troops, members of armed factions, and signatories of this agreement, having renounced violence, laid down their arms, and joined the barracks.
Page 2, (l): The collection of all illegally-held weapons, ammunition, and explosives, under the command of the Security Forces and assisted by the signatories.
Page 2, 1 - FROM OFFICERS OF THE SECURITY FORCES WHO HAVE BELONGED TO ARMED FACTIONS: The signatories of this agreement demand:
...(b) The unconditional return to the Congolese Security Forces of willing officers, NCOs, and troops, reprising the same rank they held on June 5th 1997, as from the date this agreement is signed.
(c) The resignation from the Security Forces of all those who have chosen a career in politics, by adhering to one political party in particular. This resignation will be automatic and will come into effect on January 1st 2000.
Page 3, 3 - FROM PUPILS AND STUDENTS BELONGING TO ARMED FORCES: The signatories of this agreement demand:
(a) The definitive and unconditional surrender of all illegal weapons held, and their restitution to the Security Forces.
(b) The unconditional return to their respective schools and universities no later than December 15th 1999.
(c) The definitive resignation of any membership of an armed faction throughout the national territory.
Page 3, 4 - FROM OTHER GROUPS OF ARMED FACTIONS THAT ARE SIGNATORIES OF THIS AGREEMENT: The signatories of this agreement demand:
(a) The definitive and unconditional surrender of all illegal weapons held, and their restitution to the Security Forces.
...(c) Unconditional contribution to the rescue of populations who risk death in the forest regions of Pool, Bouenza, Lekoumou, Niari, Plateaux and Kouilou, under the command of the Security Forces and assisted by the signatories.
Page 4, 5 - FROM THE HIGH COMMAND OF THE SECURITY FORCES: The signatories of this agreement demand:
(a) The unconditional reinstatement into the Congolese Security Forces, reprising the same rank they held on June 5th 1997, of soldiers, gendarmes, police, and other civilian personnel, who joined their respective body no later than December 15th 1999, and have returned their weapons.
(b) An end to all military action against the armed factions that are signatories of this agreement, unless in the event that the agreement is breached.
(c) The construction of humanitarian corridors for the evacuation of combatants and civilians returning to their habitual place of residence, under the supervision of the Monitoring Commission for the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo.
(d) Integration into the Security Forces, in accordance with the requirements and abilities of each, of armed militia groups that are signatories of this agreement, having renounced violence and laid down their arms before December 15th 1999.
Page 5, 9 :– SHARED STIPULATIONS:
...(b) They ask all citizens and organised groups to contribute to the collection of weapons, under the command of the Security Forces and assisted by the signatories.
Page 9, Annex No. 1, DEED FOR THE CREATION OF A MONITORING COMMISSION, Article 6:
C.S.A.C.H. members are from the following structures:
• Monitoring Commission for the Douala Appeal (C.S.A.D.)
• The World Peace Council - Africa Area/Congolese Federation
• The Security Forces
• Armed Factions that are signatories of the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo.
Individuals selected for their particular competence can also become members. - DDR
- Security sector→DDR→DDR programmesPage 1, (a): The adoption and promulgation of an amnesty law for armed groups of former militias having laid down their arms.
Page 2, (d): The demilitarisation of political parties, movements, and associations.
Page 2, (g): Rehabilitation and reintegration into the Security Forces, without consultation, of senior officers, junior officers, NCOs, troops, members of armed factions, and signatories of this agreement, having renounced violence, laid down their arms, and joined the barracks.
Page 2, (h): The rehabilitation and reintegration of civil servants and other semipublic and government officials, members of the armed factions who are now signatories, having renounced violence, laid down their arms, and joined their respective administrations.
Page 2, (i): The rehabilitation and reintegration into schools and universities of pupils and students, members of armed factions who are now signatories, having renounced violence, laid down their arms, and rejoined their place of education.
Page 2, (l): The collection of all illegally-held weapons, ammunition, and explosives, under the command of the Security Forces and assisted by the signatories.
Page 2, 1 - FROM OFFICERS OF THE SECURITY FORCES WHO HAVE BELONGED TO ARMED FACTIONS: The signatories of this agreement demand:
(a) The final and unconditional abandonment of the use of war weapons, unless during legal missions prescribed by the competent authorities of the Republic.
(b) The unconditional return to the Congolese Security Forces of willing officers, NCOs, and troops, reprising the same rank they held on June 5th 1997, as from the date this agreement is signed.
(c) The resignation from the Security Forces of all those who have chosen a career in politics, by adhering to one political party in particular. This resignation will be automatic and will come into effect on January 1st 2000.
(d) The surrender of illegally-held military weapons no later than December 15th 1999.
(e) The definitive resignation of membership to an armed faction throughout the national territory.
Page 3, 2 - FROM CIVILS SERVANT AND OTHER GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS HAVING BELONGED TO ARMED FACTIONS: The signatories of this agreement demand:
(a) The definitive and unconditional surrender of all illegal weapons held, and their restitution to the Security Forces.
(b) The unconditional return to the ranks of the Civil Service no later than December 15th 1999.
(c) The definitive resignation of any membership of an armed faction throughout the national territory.
Page 3, 3 - FROM PUPILS AND STUDENTS BELONGING TO ARMED FORCES: The signatories of this agreement demand:
(a) The definitive and unconditional surrender of all illegal weapons held, and their restitution to the Security Forces.
(b) The unconditional return to their respective schools and universities no later than December 15th 1999.
(c) The definitive resignation of any membership of an armed faction throughout the national territory.
Page 3, 4 - FROM OTHER GROUPS OF ARMED FACTIONS THAT ARE SIGNATORIES OF THIS AGREEMENT: The signatories of this agreement demand:
(a) The definitive and unconditional surrender of all illegal weapons held, and their restitution to the Security Forces.
Page 4, 5 - FROM THE HIGH COMMAND OF THE SECURITY FORCES: The signatories of this agreement demand:
(a) The unconditional reinstatement into the Congolese Security Forces, reprising the same rank they held on June 5th 1997, of soldiers, gendarmes, police, and other civilian personnel, who joined their respective body no later than December 15th 1999, and have returned their weapons.
...(d) Integration into the Security Forces, in accordance with the requirements and abilities of each, of armed militia groups that are signatories of this agreement, having renounced violence and laid down their arms before December 15th 1999.
Page 4/5, 7 – RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC: The signatories of this agreement make the following recommendations to the Government of the Republic:
(a) The unconditional reinstatement into the Civil Service, in the respective category and level as at June 5th 1997, and the indiscriminatory assignment of civil servants and other State officials who have surrendered their weapons and joined their respective administrations by December 15th 1999 at the latest.
...(c) The mobilisation of the international community for the massive support of NGOs in micro-projects for the reinstatement and retraining of militiamen and members of armed factions that are now signatories of this agreement, who will have renounced violence and surrendered their weapons by no later than December 15th 1999.
Page 5, 9 :– SHARED STIPULATIONS:
...(b) They ask all citizens and organised groups to contribute to the collection of weapons, under the command of the Security Forces and assisted by the signatories.
(c) They demand that political parties, movements, and associations no longer employ armed branches and recommend to those that have not yet registered with the Home Office to comply with the law.
(d) They proclaim the dissolution of all militias that are signatories of this agreement.
Page 8, Annex No. 1, DEED FOR THE CREATION OF A MONITORING COMMISSION, Article 4:
The C.S.A.C.H. committees are:
1 - The Committee for the collection of weapons.
...3 - The Committee for the Integration and Reformation of former militiamen who have laid down their arms.
Page 12, Annex No. 1, Monitoring Commission for the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo, Committees:
1 - The Committee for the collection of weapons
• Chairman: Colonel André Justin Bongouende (FP)
• Vice-President: Commander Bernard Ntandou (Ninjas)
• Reporter: Captain Séraphin Mouendzi (CSAD)
Members
- Gilbert MBOUNGOU (CMPZA/FECONDE)
- Pascal NGANTSIE (MNLC)
- Pierre Alfred MANANGA (MNLCR)
- Eticault LOKANGA (Cobras)
Page 13, Annex No. 1, Monitoring Commission for the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo, Committees:
3 - The Committee for the Integration and Reformation of former militiamen who have laid down their arms.
• Chairman: Melanie Ibouritso (CSAD)
• Vice-President: Dr Gervais Ngoma (MNLCR)
• Reporter: Marcellin Elenga Ibata (Cobras)
Members
- Victor Malanda (CMPZA/FECONDE)
- Aser Malango (MNLC) - Intelligence services
No specific mention.
- Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
- Page 1, Untitled Preamble: ...Convinced that the restoration of peace can be preserved through:
1 - Putting an unconditional end to armed clashes between different militias and government forces in our country, as well as every form of violence;
Page 1, (a): The adoption and promulgation of an amnesty law for armed groups of former militias having laid down their arms.
Page 2, (d): The demilitarisation of political parties, movements, and associations.
Page 2, (g): Rehabilitation and reintegration into the Security Forces, without consultation, of senior officers, junior officers, NCOs, troops, members of armed factions, and signatories of this agreement, having renounced violence, laid down their arms, and joined the barracks.
Page 2, (h): The rehabilitation and reintegration of civil servants and other semipublic and government officials, members of the armed factions who are now signatories, having renounced violence, laid down their arms, and joined their respective administrations.
Page 2, (i): The rehabilitation and reintegration into schools and universities of pupils and students, members of armed factions who are now signatories, having renounced violence, laid down their arms, and rejoined their place of education.
Page 2, 1 - FROM OFFICERS OF THE SECURITY FORCES WHO HAVE BELONGED TO ARMED FACTIONS: The signatories of this agreement demand:
(a) The final and unconditional abandonment of the use of war weapons, unless during legal missions prescribed by the competent authorities of the Republic.
(b) The unconditional return to the Congolese Security Forces of willing officers, NCOs, and troops, reprising the same rank they held on June 5th 1997, as from the date this agreement is signed.
(c) The resignation from the Security Forces of all those who have chosen a career in politics, by adhering to one political party in particular. This resignation will be automatic and will come into effect on January 1st 2000.
(d) The surrender of illegally-held military weapons no later than December 15th 1999.
(e) The definitive resignation of membership to an armed faction throughout the national territory.
Page 3, 2 - FROM CIVILS SERVANT AND OTHER GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS HAVING BELONGED TO ARMED FACTIONS: The signatories of this agreement demand:
(a) The definitive and unconditional surrender of all illegal weapons held, and their restitution to the Security Forces.
(b) The unconditional return to the ranks of the Civil Service no later than December 15th 1999.
(c) The definitive resignation of any membership of an armed faction throughout the national territory.
Page 3, 3 - FROM PUPILS AND STUDENTS BELONGING TO ARMED FORCES: The signatories of this agreement demand:
(a) The definitive and unconditional surrender of all illegal weapons held, and their restitution to the Security Forces.
(b) The unconditional return to their respective schools and universities no later than December 15th 1999.
(c) The definitive resignation of any membership of an armed faction throughout the national territory.
Page 3, 4 - FROM OTHER GROUPS OF ARMED FACTIONS THAT ARE SIGNATORIES OF THIS AGREEMENT: The signatories of this agreement demand:
(a) The definitive and unconditional surrender of all illegal weapons held, and their restitution to the Security Forces.
(b) An unconditional end to all forms of abuse against Congolese citizens and foreigners living on Republic of Congo territory.
(c) Unconditional contribution to the rescue of populations who risk death in the forest regions of Pool, Bouenza, Lekoumou, Niari, Plateaux and Kouilou, under the command of the Security Forces and assisted by the signatories.
(d) The definitive resignation of any membership of an armed faction throughout the national territory.
(e) Commitment to participate, when necessary, in the reconstruction, rehabilitation, and also the securing, of economic infrastructures.
Page 4, 5 - FROM THE HIGH COMMAND OF THE SECURITY FORCES: The signatories of this agreement demand:
...(b) An end to all military action against the armed factions that are signatories of this agreement, unless in the event that the agreement is breached.
Page 5, 9 :– SHARED STIPULATIONS:
...(c) They demand that political parties, movements, and associations no longer employ armed branches and recommend to those that have not yet registered with the Home Office to comply with the law.
(d) They proclaim the dissolution of all militias that are signatories of this agreement.
Page 6, 10 — FINAL STIPULATIONS:
...All the non-signatory parties of the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo may join, by no later than December 15th 1999, by submitting written confirmation of their membership to the Monitoring Commission of this agreement.
Page 8, Annex No. 1, DEED FOR THE CREATION OF A MONITORING COMMISSION, Article 2:
The C.S.A.C.H. is responsible for:
...2 - Continuing the efforts of mobilisation for peace, national reconciliation, and the reconstruction of the Congo, through raising awareness of the armed factions absent from the Pointe-Noire Meeting and the commonalty through the stipulations adopted by the Agreement on Ending Hostilities.
Page 9, Annex No. 1, DEED FOR THE CREATION OF A MONITORING COMMISSION, Article 6:
C.S.A.C.H. members are from the following structures:
• Monitoring Commission for the Douala Appeal (C.S.A.D.)
• The World Peace Council - Africa Area/Congolese Federation
• The Security Forces
• Armed Factions that are signatories of the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo.
Individuals selected for their particular competence can also become members.
Page 9, Annex No. 1, DEED FOR THE CREATION OF A MONITORING COMMISSION, Article 7:
Armed factions that are not signatories to the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo and who thereafter adhere to it shall delegate their members to Committee operations.
Page 12, Annex No. 1, Monitoring Commission for the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo, Committees:
1 - The Committee for the collection of weapons
• Chairman: Colonel André Justin Bongouende (FP)
• Vice-President: Commander Bernard Ntandou (Ninjas)
• Reporter: Captain Séraphin Mouendzi (CSAD)
Members
- Gilbert MBOUNGOU (CMPZA/FECONDE)
- Pascal NGANTSIE (MNLC)
- Pierre Alfred MANANGA (MNLCR)
- Eticault LOKANGA (Cobras)
Page 13, Annex No. 1, Monitoring Commission for the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo, Committees:
2 - The Committee for the resettlement of displaced and exiled persons in their habitual place of residence.
• Chairman: Kinanga BERRY (CMPZA/FECONDE)
• Vice-President: Colonel Guy ONGAGNA (FP)
• Reporter: Guy Roger NGOKO (RSS)
Members
- Samuel Martin Okana Mpan (CSAD)
- Charles Ngoma Moukengue (MNLC)
- Martin Ngolo (MNLCR)
- Marcel lin Okanzi (Cobras)
Page 13, Annex No. 1, Monitoring Commission for the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo, Committees:
3 - The Committee for the Integration and Reformation of former militiamen who have laid down their arms.
• Chairman: Melanie Ibouritso (CSAD)
• Vice-President: Dr Gervais Ngoma (MNLCR)
• Reporter: Marcellin Elenga Ibata (Cobras)
Members
- Victor Malanda (CMPZA/FECONDE)
- Aser Malango (MNLC)
Page 13/14, Annex No. 1, Monitoring Commission for the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo, Committees:
4 - The Communications Committee
• Chairman: Jean-François Obembe (CSAD)
• Vice-President: Serge Milandou (RSS)
• Reporter: Jean-Romuald Mambou (CSAD)
Members
- Nkaya Ngongo (MNLCR)
- Albert Mbiene Moundzika (MNLC)
- Augustin Kalla Kalla (Cobras)
Page 14, Annex No. 1, Monitoring Commission for the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo, Committees:
5 - The Finances and Materials Committee
• Chairman: Colonel Guy Antoine Bouyika Niouma (FP)
• Vice-President: Lieutenant Colonel Alphonse Missie (Bana Dol)
• Reporter: Luc Adamo Mateta (CSAD) - 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 1, Unitled Preamble: Convinced that the restoration of peace can be preserved through:
...2 - The promulgation of an amnesty law for armed groups of former militias, having laid down their arms;
Page 1, (a): The adoption and promulgation of an amnesty law for armed groups of former militias having laid down their arms. - Courts
No specific mention.
- Mechanism
No specific mention.
- Prisoner release
- Page 2, (j): The release of all civilian and military personnel detained because of the war of June 5th 1997 and its resulting effects.
- Vetting
No specific mention.
- Victims
- Page 4, - FROM THE MONITORING COMMISSION OF THE DOUALA APPEAL AND THE WORLD PEACE COUNCIL Africa Area/Congolese Federation
The signatories of this agreement demand:
...(b) Contribution to the promotion of each micro-project allowing civilian victims of violence to reintegrate into society. - Missing persons
No specific mention.
- Reparations
No specific mention.
- Reconciliation
- Page 5, 8 - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC:
The signatories of this agreement request from the President of the Republic:
(a) The appointment of a High Authority to promote peace and National Reconciliation.
Page 5, 9 :– SHARED STIPULATIONS:
...(e) They demand the ban throughout the national territory of coercive acts and reprisals against any person or organised group that adheres to commit to the promotion of peace and national reconciliation.
Page 5, 10 — FINAL STIPULATIONS:
...The signatories of this agreement promise to form a united alliance that is capable of opposing all forces that are hostile to peace and national reconciliation, as well as supporters of violence in all its forms.
Page 8, Annex No. 1, DEED FOR THE CREATION OF A MONITORING COMMISSION, Article 2:
The C.S.A.C.H. is responsible for:
...2 - Continuing the efforts of mobilisation for peace, national reconciliation, and the reconstruction of the Congo, through raising awareness of the armed factions absent from the Pointe-Noire Meeting and the commonalty through the stipulations adopted by the Agreement on Ending Hostilities.
3 - Combating all forms of violence in the Republic of Congo by reporting any behaviour that could jeopardise the willingness to pacify the country, reconcile the nation, and restore every opportunity for development, to the national authorities.
Implementation
- UN signatory
No specific mention.
- Other international signatory
- p.p. the Monitoring Commission of the Douala Appeal (Facilitator)
Marius Mouambenga
[signed]
p.p. the World Peace Council Africa Area/Congo. Fed. (Facilitator)
Vital Balla
[signed] - Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
- International mission/force/similar
No specific mention.
- Enforcement mechanism
- Page 2, (k): The establishment of a Monitoring Commission for the agreement on ending hostilities in the Republic of Congo whose responsibilities and composition are defined in the Appendix.
Page 4, - FROM THE MONITORING COMMISSION OF THE DOUALA APPEAL AND THE WORLD PEACE COUNCIL Africa Area/Congolese Federation
The signatories of this agreement demand:
(a) Contribution to the monitoring of the implementation of this agreement.
[Summary: Annex No. 1 (pp. 7-14) provides in its entirety for a commission and modalities to monitor the implementation of the agreement. For provisions not coded here see DDR, reconciliation, rebel/opposition/parastatal groups, refugees, media, civil society and development.]
Page 8, Annex No. 1, DEED FOR THE CREATION OF A MONITORING COMMISSION, Article 1:
Under the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of the Congo, a Monitoring Commission for the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo (French acronym C.S.A.C.H.) has been created
Page 8, Annex No. 1, DEED FOR THE CREATION OF A MONITORING COMMISSION, Article 2:
Article 2
The C.S.A.C.H. is responsible for:
1 - Monitoring the implementation of stipulations adopted in the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo, adopted in Pointe-Noire at the meeting between the Security Forces and the Armed Factions, in the presence of the Personnel Representative of the President of the Republic, and Facilitators, members of the Monitoring Commission for the Douala Appeal (CSAD) and the World Peace Council - Africa Area/Congolese Federation of NGOs, and Development Foundations and Associations (CMPZA/DE FECON) respectively.
2 - Continuing the efforts of mobilisation for peace, national reconciliation, and the reconstruction of the Congo, through raising awareness of the armed factions absent from the Pointe-Noire Meeting and the commonalty through the stipulations adopted by the Agreement on Ending Hostilities.
3 - Combating all forms of violence in the Republic of Congo by reporting any behaviour that could jeopardise the willingness to pacify the country, reconcile the nation, and restore every opportunity for development, to the national authorities.
Page 8, Annex No. 1, DEED FOR THE CREATION OF A MONITORING COMMISSION, Article 3:
The C.S.A.C.H. is divided into working committees. It makes use of a base, with headquarters in Brazzaville. However, the base may be transferred to any location within the Republic.
Page 8, Annex No. 1, DEED FOR THE CREATION OF A MONITORING COMMISSION, Article 4:
The C.S.A.C.H. committees are:
1 - The Committee for the collection of weapons.
2 - The Committee for the resettlement of displaced and exiled persons in their habitual place of residence.
3 - The Committee for the Integration and Reformation of former militiamen who have laid down their arms.
4 - The Communications Committee.
5 - The Logistics and Finance Committee.
Page 9, Annex No. 1, DEED FOR THE CREATION OF A MONITORING COMMISSION, Article 5:
The operation and structuring of the committees are in conformity with policies and C.S.A.C.H. procedures. However, each Committee can request the services of any individual or administration when necessary.
Each committee remains operational until its prescribed task is complete.
Page 9, Annex No. 1, DEED FOR THE CREATION OF A MONITORING COMMISSION, Article 6:
C.S.A.C.H. members are from the following structures:
• Monitoring Commission for the Douala Appeal (C.S.A.D.)
• The World Peace Council - Africa Area/Congolese Federation
• The Security Forces
• Armed Factions that are signatories of the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo.
Individuals selected for their particular competence can also become members.
Page 9, Annex No. 1, DEED FOR THE CREATION OF A MONITORING COMMISSION, Article 8:
The C.S.A.C.H. office consists of:
• A Chairman
• A Vice-President
• A Reporter
• A Secretary
• The Chairmen of the Five Committees
• A Treasurer
Page 10, Annex No. 1, DEED FOR THE CREATION OF A MONITORING COMMISSION, Article 9:
The Committee consists of an office with 9 members, managed by:
• A Chairman
• A Vice-President
• A Reporter
Page 10, Annex No. 1, DEED FOR THE CREATION OF A MONITORING COMMISSION, Article 10:
The C.S.A.C.H. adopts its own policies and procedures and budget.
Page 10, Annex No. 1, DEED FOR THE CREATION OF A MONITORING COMMISSION, Article 11:
The committee's resources originate from grants, donations, and bequests.
Page 10, Annex No. 1, DEED FOR THE CREATION OF A MONITORING COMMISSION, Article 12:
The Committee shall cease to exist upon the termination of its tasks.
Page 12, Annex No. 1, Monitoring Commission for the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo:
Composition of the Executive Office
• Chairman: Marius MOUAMBENGA (CSAD)
• Vice-President: Vital BALLA (CMPZA/FECONDE)
• Reporter: Colonel MBOUSSI-MOUKOKO (MNLC)
• Logistics and Finance: Colonel KIBAMBA (FP)
• Secretary: Faustin ELENGA (Cobras)
Page 14, Annex No. 1, Monitoring Commission for the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo, Committees:
5 - The Finances and Materials Committee
• Chairman: Colonel Guy Antoine Bouyika Niouma (FP)
• Vice-President: Lieutenant Colonel Alphonse Missie (Bana Dol)
• Reporter: Luc Adamo Mateta (CSAD) - Related cases
No specific mention.
- Source
- Peace Accords Matrix: https://peaceaccords.nd.edu/
AGREEMENT ON ENDING HOSTILITIES IN THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO
• Convinced that without peace, our country, the Congo, cannot preserve and consolidate national unity and promote democracy and development.
• Convinced that only dialogue and the non-resort of arms, without exception, can lead to a lasting solution for our country’s internal and external conflicts.
• Convinced that the restoration of peace can be preserved through:
1 - Putting an unconditional end to armed clashes between different militias and government forces in our country, as well as every form of violence;
2 - The promulgation of an amnesty law for armed groups of former militias, having laid down their arms;
3 - The rescue of people in danger in the forest regions of Pool, Bouenza, Lekoumou, and Niari;
4 - The return to normal democratic society in our country.
We, the undersigned, acting on behalf of:
1. The High Command of the Security Forces
2. Armed Factions, including:
The Cobras
National Movement for the Liberation of Congo (M.N.L.C.)
The New National Movement for the Liberation of Congo (M.N.L.C.R.)
Bana Dol
Résistance Sud Sud
Ninjas
3. Facilitators:
Monitoring Commission of the Douala Appeal (CSAD) ;
World Peace Council - Africa Area/Congolese Federation of NGOs, Development Foundations and Associations (CMPZA/FECON DE).
Agree as follows:
(a) The adoption and promulgation of an amnesty law for armed groups of former militias having laid down their arms.
(b) An end to hostilities throughout the national territory and particularly in the regions of Pool, Bouenza, Lekoumou, and Niari.
(c) The redeployment of the Security Forces in villages, towns, roads, railways, airports, and ports.
(d) The demilitarisation of political parties, movements, and associations.
(e) The free movement of people and goods, as well as humanitarian personnel, in conflict zones.
(f) The rehabilitation of public and customary laws in conflict areas.
(g) Rehabilitation and reintegration into the Security Forces, without consultation, of senior officers, junior officers, NCOs, troops, members of armed factions, and signatories of this agreement, having renounced violence, laid down their arms, and joined the barracks.
(h) The rehabilitation and reintegration of civil servants and other semipublic and government officials, members of the armed factions who are now signatories, having renounced violence, laid down their arms, and joined their respective administrations.
(i) The rehabilitation and reintegration into schools and universities of pupils and students, members of armed factions who are now signatories, having renounced violence, laid down their arms, and rejoined their place of education.
(j) The release of all civilian and military personnel detained because of the war of June 5th 1997 and its resulting effects.
(k) The establishment of a Monitoring Commission for the agreement on ending hostilities in the Republic of Congo whose responsibilities and composition are defined in the Appendix.
(I) The collection of all illegally-held weapons, ammunition, and explosives, under the command of the Security Forces and assisted by the signatories.
1 - FROM OFFICERS OF THE SECURITY FORCES WHO HAVE BELONGED TO ARMED FACTIONS
The signatories of this agreement demand:
(a) The final and unconditional abandonment of the use of war weapons, unless during legal missions prescribed by the competent authorities of the Republic.
(b) The unconditional return to the Congolese Security Forces of willing officers, NCOs, and troops, reprising the same rank they held on June 5th 1997, as from the date this agreement is signed.
(c) The resignation from the Security Forces of all those who have chosen a career in politics, by adhering to one political party in particular.
This resignation will be automatic and will come into effect on January 1st 2000.
(d) The surrender of illegally-held military weapons no later than December 15th 1999.
(e) The definitive resignation of membership to an armed faction throughout the national territory.
2 - FROM CIVILS SERVANT AND OTHER GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS HAVING BELONGED TO ARMED FACTIONS
The signatories of this agreement demand:
(a) The definitive and unconditional surrender of all illegal weapons held, and their restitution to the Security Forces.
(b) The unconditional return to the ranks of the Civil Service no later than December 15th 1999.
(c) The definitive resignation of any membership of an armed faction throughout the national territory.
3 - FROM PUPILS AND STUDENTS BELONGING TO ARMED FORCES
The signatories of this agreement demand:
(a) The definitive and unconditional surrender of all illegal weapons held, and their restitution to the Security Forces.
(b) The unconditional return to their respective schools and universities no later than December 15th 1999.
(c) The definitive resignation of any membership of an armed faction throughout the national territory.
4 - FROM OTHER GROUPS OF ARMED FACTIONS THAT ARE SIGNATORIES OF THIS AGREEMENT
The signatories of this agreement demand:
(a) The definitive and unconditional surrender of all illegal weapons held, and their restitution to the Security Forces.
(b) An unconditional end to all forms of abuse against Congolese citizens and foreigners living on Republic of Congo territory.
(c) Unconditional contribution to the rescue of populations who risk death in the forest regions of Pool, Bouenza, Lekoumou, Niari, Plateaux and Kouilou, under the command of the Security Forces and assisted by the signatories.
(d) The definitive resignation of any membership of an armed faction throughout the national territory.
(e) Commitment to participate, when necessary, in the reconstruction, rehabilitation, and also the securing, of economic infrastructures.
5 - FROM THE HIGH COMMAND OF THE SECURITY FORCES
The signatories of this agreement demand:
(a) The unconditional reinstatement into the Congolese Security Forces, reprising the same rank they held on June 5th 1997, of soldiers, gendarmes, police, and other civilian personnel, who joined their respective body no later than December 15th 1999, and have returned their weapons.
(b) An end to all military action against the armed factions that are signatories of this agreement, unless in the event that the agreement is breached.
(c) The construction of humanitarian corridors for the evacuation of combatants and civilians returning to their habitual place of residence, under the supervision of the Monitoring Commission for the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo.
(d) Integration into the Security Forces, in accordance with the requirements and abilities of each, of armed militia groups that are signatories of this agreement, having renounced violence and laid down their arms before December 15th 1999.
6 - FROM THE MONITORING COMMISSION OF THE DOUALA APPEAL AND THE WORLD PEACE COUNCIL Africa Area/Congolese Federation
The signatories of this agreement demand:
(a) Contribution to the monitoring of the implementation of this agreement.
(b) Contribution to the promotion of each micro-project allowing civilian victims of violence to reintegrate into society.
7 – RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC
The signatories of this agreement make the following recommendations to the Government of the Republic:
(a) The unconditional reinstatement into the Civil Service, in the respective category and level as at June 5th 1997, and the indiscriminatory assignment of civil servants and other State officials who have surrendered their weapons and joined their respective administrations by December 15th 1999 at the latest.
(b) The reinstatement of civil servant and servicemen salaries upon work effectively resuming.
(c) The mobilisation of the international community for the massive support of NGOs in micro-projects for the reinstatement and retraining of militiamen and members of armed factions that are now signatories of this agreement, who will have renounced violence and surrendered their weapons by no later than December 15th 1999.
8 - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC
The signatories of this agreement request from the President of the Republic:
(a) The appointment of a High Authority to promote peace and National Reconciliation.
(b) The facilitation of the implementation of this agreement in Congo’s neighbouring countries.
9 – SHARED STIPULATIONS
(a) The signatories of this agreement agree to encourage and integrate all initiatives that contribute to the preservation of peace in the Republic of Congo.
(b) They ask all citizens and organised groups to contribute to the collection of weapons, under the command of the Security Forces and assisted by the signatories.
(c) They demand that political parties, movements, and associations no longer employ armed branches and recommend to those that have not yet registered with the Home Office to comply with the law.
(d) They proclaim the dissolution of all militias that are signatories of this agreement.
(e) They demand the ban throughout the national territory of coercive acts and reprisals against any person or organised group that adheres to commit to the promotion of peace and national reconciliation.
10 — FINAL STIPULATIONS
The signatories of this agreement promise to form a united alliance that is capable of opposing all forces that are hostile to peace and national reconciliation, as well as supporters of violence in all its forms.
All the non-signatory parties of the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo may join, by no later than December 15th 1999, by submitting written confirmation of their membership to the Monitoring Commission of this agreement.
Drawn up in Pointe-Noire, on November 16th 1999 Signatories
p.p. the Command of the Security Forces
General Gilbert Mokoki
[signed]
p.p. the Monitoring Commission of the Douala Appeal (Facilitator)
Marius Mouambenga
[signed]
p.p. the Ninja Command
Bernard Ntandou
[signed]
p.p. the World Peace Council Africa Area/Congo.
Fed. (
Facilitator)
Vital Balla
[signed]
p.p. the Résistance Sud Sud Command
Fidèle Ngoma Adada
[signed]
p.p. the Cobras Command
Faustin Elenga
[signed]
p.p. the MNLCR Command
Martin Ngolo
[signed]
p.p. the MNLC Command
Colonel M'Bouissi-Moukoko
[signed]
p.p. the “Bana Dol” Command
P/M Jean-Michel Dississa
[signed]
REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Unity - :
- Work - :
- Progress
ANNEX No.
1
THE AGREEMENT ON ENDING HOSTILITIES IN THE REPLUBLIC OF CONGO
(adopted in Pointe-Noire on November 16th 1999)
DEED FOR THE CREATION OF A MONITORING COMMISSION
Article 1
Under the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of the Congo, a Monitoring Commission for the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo (French acronym C.S.A.C.H.) has been created
Article 2
The C.S.A.C.H. is responsible for:
1 - Monitoring the implementation of stipulations adopted in the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo, adopted in Pointe-Noire at the meeting between the Security Forces and the Armed Factions, in the presence of the Personnel Representative of the President of the Republic, and Facilitators, members of the Monitoring Commission for the Douala Appeal (CSAD) and the World Peace Council - Africa Area/Congolese Federation of NGOs, and Development Foundations and Associations (CMPZA/DE FECON) respectively.
2 - Continuing the efforts of mobilisation for peace, national reconciliation, and the reconstruction of the Congo, through raising awareness of the armed factions absent from the Pointe-Noire Meeting and the commonalty through the stipulations adopted by the Agreement on Ending Hostilities.
3 - Combating all forms of violence in the Republic of Congo by reporting any behaviour that could jeopardise the willingness to pacify the country, reconcile the nation, and restore every opportunity for development, to the national authorities.
Article 3
The C.S.A.C.H. is divided into working committees.
It makes use of a base, with headquarters in Brazzaville.
However, the base may be transferred to any location within the Republic.
Article 4
The C.S.A.C.H. committees are:
1 - The Committee for the collection of weapons.
2 - The Committee for the resettlement of displaced and exiled persons in their habitual place of residence.
3 - The Committee for the Integration and Reformation of former militiamen who have laid down their arms.
4 - The Communications Committee.
5 - The Logistics and Finance Committee.
Article 5
The operation and structuring of the committees are in conformity with policies and C.S.A.C.H. procedures.
However, each Committee can request the services of any individual or administration when necessary.
Each committee remains operational until its prescribed task is complete.
Article 6
C.S.A.C.H. members are from the following structures:
• Monitoring Commission for the Douala Appeal (C.S.A.D.)
• The World Peace Council - Africa Area/Congolese Federation
• The Security Forces
• Armed Factions that are signatories of the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo.
Individuals selected for their particular competence can also become members.
Article 7
Armed factions that are not signatories to the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo and who thereafter adhere to it shall delegate their members to Committee operations.
Article 8
The C.S.A.C.H. office consists of:
• A Chairman
• A Vice-President
• A Reporter
• A Secretary
• The Chairmen of the Five Committees
• A Treasurer
Article 9
The Committee consists of an office with 9 members, managed by:
• A Chairman
• A Vice-President
• A Reporter
Article 10
The C.S.A.C.H. adopts its own policies and procedures and budget.
Article 11
The committee's resources originate from grants, donations, and bequests.
Article 12
The Committee shall cease to exist upon the termination of its tasks.
Drawn up in Pointe-Noire, on November 16th 1999
Signatories
p.p. the Command of the Security Forces
General Gilbert Mokoki
[signed]
p.p. the Monitoring Commission of the Douala Appeal (Facilitator)
Marius Mouambenga
[signed]
p.p. the Ninja Command
Bernard Ntandou
[signed]
p.p. the World Peace Council Africa Area/Congo.
Fed. (
Facilitator)
Vital Balla
[signed]
p.p. the MNLCR Command
Martin Ngolo
[signed]
p.p. the MNLC Command
Colonel M'Bouissi-Moukoko
[signed]
p.p. the “Bana Dol” Command
P/M Jean-Michel Dississa
[signed]
p.p. the Résistance Sud Sud Command
Fidèle Ngoma Adada
[signed]
p.p. the Cobras Command
Faustin Elenga
[signed]
Monitoring Commission for the Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo
Composition of the Executive Office
• Chairman:
Marius MOUAMBENGA (CSAD)
• Vice-President:
Vital BALLA (CMPZA/FECONDE)
• Reporter:
Colonel MBOUSSI-MOUKOKO (MNLC)
• Logistics and Finance:
Colonel KIBAMBA (FP)
• Secretary:
Faustin ELENGA (Cobras)
Committees
1 - The Committee for the collection of weapons
Chairman:
Colonel André Justin Bongouende (FP)
Vice-President:
Commander Bernard Ntandou (Ninjas)
Reporter:
Captain Séraphin Mouendzi (CSAD)
Members
Gilbert MBOUNGOU (CMPZA/FECONDE)
Pascal NGANTSIE (MNLC)
Pierre Alfred MANANGA (MNLCR)
Eticault LOKANGA (Cobras)
2 - The Committee for the resettlement of displaced and exiled persons in their habitual place of residence.
• Chairman:
Kinanga BERRY (CMPZA/FECONDE)
• Vice-President:
Colonel Guy ONGAGNA (FP)
• Reporter:
Guy Roger NGOKO (RSS)
Members
- Samuel Martin Okana Mpan (CSAD)
- Charles Ngoma Moukengue (MNLC)
- Martin Ngolo (MNLCR)
- Marcel lin Okanzi (Cobras)
3 - The Committee for the Integration and Reformation of former militiamen who have laid down their arms.
• Chairman:
Melanie Ibouritso (CSAD)
• Vice-President:
Dr Gervais Ngoma (MNLCR)
• Reporter:
Marcellin Elenga Ibata (Cobras)
Members
- Victor Malanda (CMPZA/FECONDE)
- Aser Malango (MNLC)
4 - The Communications Committee
• Chairman:
Jean-François Obembe (CSAD)
• Vice-President:
Serge Milandou (RSS)
• Reporter:
Jean-Romuald Mambou (CSAD)
Members
- Nkaya Ngongo (MNLCR)
- Albert Mbiene Moundzika (MNLC)
- Augustin Kalla Kalla (Cobras)
5 - The Finances and Materials Committee
• Chairman:
Colonel Guy Antoine Bouyika Niouma (FP)
• Vice-President:
Lieutenant Colonel Alphonse Missie (Bana Dol)
• Reporter:
Luc Adamo Mateta (CSAD)
Members
- Vincent Mbiene (CMPZA/FECONDE)
- Benjamin Kokolo Loubaki (MNLC)
- Dominique Kombo (MNLCR)
- Didier Gondi (Cobras)