STATEMENT BY THE 5+5 JOINT MILITARY COMMISSION (JMC) MEETING WITH MILITARY AND SECURITY LEADERS IN BENGHAZI

Country/entity
Libya
Region
Middle East and North Africa
Agreement name
STATEMENT BY THE 5+5 JOINT MILITARY COMMISSION (JMC) MEETING WITH MILITARY AND SECURITY LEADERS IN BENGHAZI
Date
7 Apr 2023
Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement
Yes
Agreement/conflict level
Intrastate/intrastate conflict
Stage
Implementation/renegotiation
Conflict nature
Government/territory
Peace process
Libyan peace process
Parties
Not signed, agreement mentions the following parties as having produced it:
5+5 Joint Military Committee (JMC)
military and security leaders from the western, eastern, and southern regions
Special Representative of the Secretary General in Libya
Third parties
-
Description
The 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) convened a meeting in Benghazi on April 7, 2023, with military and security leaders from various Libyan regions, aiming to enhance confidence and support the political process. The meeting resulted in an agreement that emphasized commitment to previous dialogue conclusions, readiness to secure electoral stages, support for the withdrawal of mercenaries and foreign fighters, and the initiation of measures to address internally displaced persons and missing persons. Additionally, the agreement included exchanging information on detainees and taking practical steps for detainee exchanges, with the next meeting scheduled in Sabha after the holy month of Ramadan. This agreement primarily contributes to the Libyan Peace Process, while also positively impacting the Libyan Transitional Process.


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→Rhetorical
The meeting agreed on the following:
...
4. Initiated practical measures to start addressing the problems of internally displaced persons and missing persons and ensure their safe return through coordination among the concerned security agencies in the various regions of Libya.
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
The purpose of the meeting was to enhance confidence among the military and security leaders in support of the political process and to move forward with creating a conducive environment for holding free and fair elections during this year (2023) and the acceptance of the results by all parties.
The meeting agreed on the following:
...
2. Re-affirmed the readiness of the attendees to provide all forms of support to secure all stages of the elections.
Electoral commission

No specific mention.

Political parties reform

No specific mention.

Civil society

No specific mention.

Traditional/religious leaders

No specific mention.

Public administration

No specific mention.

Constitution

No specific mention.


Power sharing

Political power sharing

No specific mention.

Territorial power sharing

No specific mention.

Economic power sharing

No specific mention.

Military power sharing

No specific mention.


Human rights and equality

Human rights/RoL general

No specific mention.

Bill of rights/similar

No specific mention.

Treaty incorporation

No specific mention.

Civil and political rights

No specific mention.

Socio-economic rights

No specific mention.


Rights related issues

Citizenship

No specific mention.

Democracy

No specific mention.

Detention procedures

No specific mention.

Media and communication

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

No specific mention.

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

No specific mention.

Ceasefire

No specific mention.

Police

No specific mention.

Armed forces

No specific mention.

DDR

No specific mention.

Intelligence services

No specific mention.

Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
The meeting agreed on the following:
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3. Supported the efforts of the 5+5 JMC and its Libyan Liaison Committees on the withdrawal of mercenaries and foreign fighters.
Withdrawal of foreign forces
The meeting agreed on the following:
...
3. Supported the efforts of the 5+5 JMC and its Libyan Liaison Committees on the withdrawal of mercenaries and foreign fighters.
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
The meeting agreed on the following:
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5. Exchanged information on the detainees held by both sides and considered practical steps to exchange detainees as soon as possible.
6. Expressed appreciation for the initiative of the General Command to release six detainees from the western region who are held in custody for security issues.
Vetting

No specific mention.

Victims

No specific mention.

Missing persons
The meeting agreed on the following:
...
4. Initiated practical measures to start addressing the problems of internally displaced persons and missing persons and ensure their safe return through coordination among the concerned security agencies in the various regions of Libya.
Reparations

No specific mention.

Reconciliation

No specific mention.


Implementation

UN signatory
In presence of the Special Representative of the Secretary General in Libya, the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) organized a meeting in Benghazi bringing together several military and security leaders from the western, eastern, and southern regions.
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
The meeting agreed on the following:
...
United Nations Support Mission in Libya. (2023, April 7). Statement by the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) meeting with military and security leaders in Benghazi. https://unsmil.unmissions.org/statement-55-joint-military-commission-jmc-meeting-military-and-security-leaders-benghazi

Source agreement

In presence of the Special Representative of the Secretary General in Libya, the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) organized a meeting in Benghazi bringing together several military and security leaders from the western, eastern, and southern regions.

The purpose of the meeting was to enhance confidence among the military and security leaders in support of the political process and to move forward with creating a conducive environment for holding free and fair elections during this year (2023) and the acceptance of the results by all parties.

The meeting agreed on the following:

1. Expressed full commitment to the conclusions of the dialogue between the 5+5 JMC and the military and security leaders in Tunis & Tripoli.

2. Re-affirmed the readiness of the attendees to provide all forms of support to secure all stages of the elections.

3. Supported the efforts of the 5+5 JMC and its Libyan Liaison Committees on the withdrawal of mercenaries and foreign fighters.

4. Initiated practical measures to start addressing the problems of internally displaced persons and missing persons and ensure their safe return through coordination among the concerned security agencies in the various regions of Libya.

5. Exchanged information on the detainees held by both sides and considered practical steps to exchange detainees as soon as possible.

6. Expressed appreciation for the initiative of the General Command to release six detainees from the western region who are held in custody for security issues.

The attendees agreed to schedule the next meeting in Sabha after the holy month of Ramadan.