Declaration following the Idnane community meeting in Acharane

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Country/entity: Mali
Region: Africa (excl MENA)
Agreement name: Declaration following the Idnane community meeting in Acharane
Date: 16 Nov 2020
Agreement status: Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement: Yes
Agreement/conflict level: Intrastate/local conflict
Mali: Dogon-Fulani and other local conflicts (2015 -)
An initially intercommunal conflict between Dogon and Fulani (known in Mali as Peulh) communities in the Mopti region in central Mali, which has strong regional and national dimensions as well. The conflict emerged in 2015 from disputes over access to natural resources and land management between traditionally sedentary agriculturalists, the Dogon community, and semi-nomadic pastoralists and traders, the Fulani community. Given the state’s failure in providing security, various communities, including the Dozo community, grouped into militias, with the umbrella group Dan Na Ambassagou (DNA) comprising Dogon local defence militias. The intercommunal violence that ensued quickly became a regional emergency crisis, as extremist groups emerging from the northern regions to gain a foothold in the region benefited from this security vacuum by reinforcing the conflict through recruiting local population. In turn, the threat of extremist attacks fed back into the establishment of local defence militias. The emergence of Malian extremists in the Mopti region has triggered the internationalization of the conflict witnessing the intervention of international security forces, main missions being a Joint Force by the G5 Sahel, United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), and the French Operation Serval (SOV). Given Mali’s colonial historical relationship with France, these interventions have de facto further added to the complexities of this conflict’s drivers. Reconciliation efforts on both local and state level culminated in a ceasefire agreement in 2018. However, in the run up to the July 2018 elections the region saw an upsurge in violent clashes with civilians by communal militias, with increasing violent activities by Dozo militias. In 2019 there was a sharp increase of violent attacks by militias, militaries and extremists, with violence against civilians being most common.
Stage: Framework/substantive - partial
Conflict nature: Inter-group
Peace process: Mali Local Processes
Parties: Hamma Ag MOHAMED [signature]
Houka Houka Ag ALHOUSSEINI [signature] [stamp]
Abdoul Haye Ag MOUHAMEDOUNE [signature] [stamp]
Mohamed Ousmane Ag Mohamed dit IMBOUKE [signature]
Efad Ag MOUHAMEDOUNE [signature]
Amgar Ag EHIYA [signature]
Mohamed Ali Ag MAOULOUD [signature]
Abougour Ag ALMOULOUD [signature]
Mohamed Mahmoud Ag BAIBADJI [signature]
Abdou Salam Ag TWAF [signature]
Third parties: -
Description: An agreement that concluded a meeting of the Idnane community and attended by over 1,500 participants, which, inter alia, was in support of negotiations with radical groups. The agreement designates Houka Houka Ag Alhousseini supreme Cadi for the Timbuktu Region and provides for a number of peace and security provisions in the Timbuktu region.

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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: Groups→Racial/ethnic/national group→Rhetorical
Page 1,
RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
12 – The Idnane communities in the Timbuktu region and their allies offer their hearty
thanks to the Malian armed forces and security forces (FAMA) and the CMA (Azawad
Movement Meeting) for their support in making the event a success.
Groups→Racial/ethnic/national group→Substantive
Page 1,
RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
2 – the meeting decided to involve Idnane communities in securing main roadways
along with all other actors involved in the field;

Page 1,
RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
4 – the Idnane community of the Timbuktu region as well as the supreme Council of Idnanes will not spare any effort to support the authorities in the transition in order to achieve the mission entrusted to them by the Malian people

Page 1,
RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
10 – The Idnane community and allies commit to support for the armed forces and security forces in their mission to make the Timbuktu region safe.
Religious groups: No specific mention.
Indigenous people: No specific mention.
Other groups: No specific mention.
Refugees/displaced persons: Groups→Refugees/displaced persons→Rhetorical
Page 2,
RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
8 – The meeting requests that the supported return of refugee populations in Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Niger and Algeria be organised;
9 – The meeting asks the authorities and development partners for socio-economic reintegration of displaced and refugee populations;
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: No specific mention.
Traditional/religious leaders: Page 1,
RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
- The meeting of the Idnane community and allies in the Timbuktu region was led by
Mr Hamma Ag Mohamed in his capacity as coordinator, equivalent to AMENOCAL
and he was appointed as sole representative of our communities with public powers
for the Timbuktu region.

Page 1,
RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
- The Idnane community and allies for the region reiterates their confidence in Mr
Houka-Houka Ag Alhousseini and appoints him as Supreme Cadi for the Timbuktu
region and asks national and local authorities and development partners to assist
him in fully performing his duties.

Page 1,
RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
1 – The participants commit to a sacred union with Hamma Ag Mohamed in order to
achieve the targeted objectives and goal set for the meeting;

Page 1,
RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
4 – the Idnane community of the Timbuktu region as well as the supreme Council of
Idnanes will not spare any effort to support the authorities in the transition in order to achieve the mission entrusted to them by the Malian people
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: 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: Page 1,
- The Idnane community and allies for the region reiterates their confidence in Mr Houka-Houka Ag Alhousseini and appoints him as Supreme Cadi for the Timbuktu region and asks national and local authorities and development partners to assist him in fully performing his duties.'

Page 2,
RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
11 – The meeting recommends the resolution of conflicts surrounding land issues by prioritizing traditional justice presided over by the Cadi;

Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction: Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic development
Page 2,
RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
6 – The meeting requests improved water supply to ensure easy access by deprived populations;

Page 2,
RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
9 – The meeting asks the authorities and development partners for socio-economic reintegration of displaced and refugee populations;
National economic plan: No specific mention.
Natural resources: Page 2,
RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
6 – The meeting requests improved water supply to ensure easy access by deprived populations;
International funds: No specific mention.
Business: No specific mention.
Taxation: No specific mention.
Banks: No specific mention.

Land, property and environment

Land reform/rights: Land, property and environment→Land reform/rights→Property return and restitution
Page 2,
RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
11 – The meeting recommends the resolution of conflicts surrounding land issues by prioritizing traditional justice presided over by the Cadi;
Pastoralist/nomadism rights: No specific mention.
Cultural heritage: No specific mention.
Environment: No specific mention.
Water or riparian rights or access: Page 2,
RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
6 – The meeting requests improved water supply to ensure easy access by deprived populations;

Security sector

Security Guarantees: Page 1,
RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
2 – the meeting decided to involve Idnane communities in securing main roadways along with all other actors involved in the field;
Ceasefire: No specific mention.
Police: No specific mention.
Armed forces: Page 1-2,
RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
5 – The meeting requests that the process of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of combatants from all armed movements be accelerated;

Page 2,
RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
10 – The Idnane community and allies commit to support for the armed forces and security forces in their mission to make the Timbuktu region safe.

Page 2,
RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
12 – The Idnane communities in the Timbuktu region and their allies offer their hearty thanks to the Malian armed forces and security forces (FAMA) and the CMA (Azawad Movement Meeting) for their support in making the event a success.
DDR: Security sector→DDR→DDR programmes
Page 2,
RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
5 – The meeting requests that the process of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of combatants from all armed movements be accelerated;
Intelligence services: No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces: Page 1,
RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
3 – supports the immediate resumption of negotiations with radical groups in Mali, the leaders of which are Iyad Ag Ghaly and Amadou Koufa
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: No specific mention.
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: https://www.securitycouncilreport.org/atf/cf/%7B65BFCF9B-6D27-4E9C-8CD3-CF6E4FF96FF9%7D/S_2021_151.pdf (p. 23)

MEETING OF THE IDNANE COMMUNITY Republic of Mali

AND ALLIES IN THE TIMBUKTU REGION One People – One Goal – One Faith

On the 14-15 and 16 November 2020, a second meeting was held in Acharane between the Idnane community and allies in the Timbuktu region regarding peace, social harmony and cohabitation.

More than 1500 participants came from the four corners of the nation and surrounding countries, including chiefs of tribes, fractions and villages, elected representatives and town councillors from Alafia, Douekire, Gargando, Razelma, Essakane, Alzouboub, Goundam and Aglal, and made declarations with the coordinator of the Idnane and Allies communities in the Timbuktu region and the Secretary General of the platform for traditional and customary Touareg leaders in Mali, Mr. Hama Ag Mohamed, as the chair.

RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

The meeting of the Idnane community and allies in the Timbuktu region was led by Mr Hamma Ag Mohamed in his capacity as coordinator, equivalent to AMENOCAL and he was appointed as sole representative of our communities with public powers for the Timbuktu region.

The Idnane community and allies for the region reiterates their confidence in Mr Houka-Houka Ag Alhousseini and appoints him as Supreme Cadi for the Timbuktu region and asks national and local authorities and development partners to assist him in fully performing his duties.

1 – The participants commit to a sacred union with Hamma Ag Mohamed in order to achieve the targeted objectives and goal set for the meeting;

2 – the meeting decided to involve Idnane communities in securing main roadways along with all other actors involved in the field;

3 – supports the immediate resumption of negotiations with radical groups in Mali, the leaders of which are Iyad Ag Ghaly and Amadou Koufa

4 – the Idnane community of the Timbuktu region as well as the supreme Council of Idnanes will not make any effort to support the authorities in the transition in order to achieve the mission entrusted to them by the Malian people

5 – The meeting requests that the process of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of combatants from all armed movements be accelerated;

6 – The meeting requests improved water supply to ensure easy access by deprived populations;

7 – The meeting asks the authorities to operationalise the Taoudeni region provided that no community feels excluded;

8 – The meeting requests that the supported return of refugee populations in Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Niger and Algeria be organised;

9 – The meeting asks the authorities and development partners for socio-economic reintegration of displaced and refugee populations;

10 – The Idnane community and allies commit to support for the armed forces and security forces in their mission to make the Timbuktu region safe.

11 – The meeting recommends the resolution of conflicts surrounding land issues by prioritizing traditional justice presided over by the Cadi;

12 – The Idnane communities in the Timbuktu region and their allies offer their hearty thanks to the Malian armed forces and security forces (FAMA) and the CMA (Azawad Movement Meeting) for their support in making the event a success.

Acharane II on 15 November 2020

SIGNED

(signatories)

Hamma Ag MOHAMED

Houka Houka Ag ALHOUSSEINI

Abdoul Haye Ag MOUHAMEDOUNE

Mohamed Ousmane Ag Mohamed dit IMBOUKE

Efad Ag MOUHAMEDOUNE

Amgar Ag EHIYA

Abougour Ag ALMÖULOUD

Mohamed Ali Ag MAOULOUD

Abdou Salam Ag TWAF

Mohamed Mahmoud Ag BAIDADJI