Undertaking of Demilitarisation and Transformation by the Kosovo Liberation Army (UCK)
- Country/entity
-
Kosovo
Serbia
Yugoslavia (former) - Region
-
Europe and Eurasia
- Agreement name
- Undertaking of Demilitarisation and Transformation by the Kosovo Liberation Army (UCK)
- Date
- 21 Jun 1999
- Agreement status
- Multiparty signed/agreed
- Interim arrangement
- Yes
- Agreement/conflict level
- Intrastate/intrastate conflict
- Stage
- Implementation/renegotiation
- Conflict nature
- Government/territory
- Peace process
- Kosovo process
- Parties
- UCK [Kosovo Liberation Army]
- Third parties
- -
- Description
- This agreement provides for an UCK ceasefire in accordance with the UN Security Council Resolution and the Rambouillet Agreement, including a timetable for demilitarisation. The UCK agrees that the International Security (KFOR) and Civil Presence would operate without hindrance, and provides for the establishment of a joint commission with senior KFOR and UCK commanders within 2 days to monitor the implementation of the provisions in the undertaking.
Groups
- Children/youth
No specific mention.
- Disabled persons
No specific mention.
- Elderly/age
No specific mention.
- Migrant workers
No specific mention.
- Racial/ethnic/national group
No specific mention.
- Religious groups
No specific mention.
- Indigenous people
No specific mention.
- Other groups
No specific mention.
- Refugees/displaced persons
No specific mention.
- Social class
No specific mention.
Gender
- Women, girls and gender
No specific mention.
- Men and boys
No specific mention.
- LGBTI
No specific mention.
- Family
No specific mention.
State definition
- Nature of state (general)
No specific mention.
- State configuration
No specific mention.
- Self determination
No specific mention.
- Referendum
No specific mention.
- State symbols
No specific mention.
- Independence/secession
No specific mention.
- Accession/unification
No specific mention.
- Border delimitation
No specific mention.
- Cross-border provision
No specific mention.
Governance
- Political institutions (new or reformed)
No specific mention.
- Elections
No specific mention.
- Electoral commission
No specific mention.
- Political parties reform
No specific mention.
- Civil society
- Page 2, 6.b.
The purpose of this Undertaking are as follows: To provide for the support and authorisation of the KFOR and in particular to authorise the KFOR to take such actions as are required, including the use of necessary force in accordance with KFOR's rules of engagement, to ensure compliance with this Undertaking and protection of the KFOR, and to contribute to a secure environment for the international civil implementation presence, and other international organisations, agencies, and non-governmental organisations and the civil populace. - Traditional/religious leaders
No specific mention.
- Public administration
No specific mention.
- Constitution
No specific mention.
Power sharing
- Political power sharing
No specific mention.
- Territorial power sharing
No specific mention.
- Economic power sharing
No specific mention.
- Military power sharing
No specific mention.
Human rights and equality
- Human rights/RoL general
No specific mention.
- Bill of rights/similar
No specific mention.
- Treaty incorporation
No specific mention.
- Civil and political rights
No specific mention.
- Socio-economic rights
No specific mention.
Rights related issues
- Citizenship
No specific mention.
- Democracy
No specific mention.
- Detention procedures
No specific mention.
- Media and communication
- Rights related issues→Media and communication→Media rolesPage 3, Cessation of Hostilities, 9.
With immediate effect on signature of this Undertaking all hostile acts by the UCK will cease. The UCK Chief of General Staff...will make announcements immediately following final signature of this Undertaking, which will be broadcast regularly through all appropriate channels to assist in ensuring that instructions to maintain this Undertaking reach all the forces under his command and are understood by the public in general. - Mobility/access
No specific mention.
- Protection measures
- Rights related issues→Protection measures→OtherPage 2, 6.b.
The purpose of this Undertaking are as follows: To provide for the support and authorisation of the KFOR and in particular to authorise the KFOR to take such actions as are required, including the use of necessary force in accordance with KFOR's rules of engagement, to ensure compliance with this Undertaking and protection of the KFOR, and to contribute to a secure environment for the international civil implementation presence, and other international organisations, agencies, and non-governmental organisations and the civil populace.
Page 5, Demilitarisation and transformation, 23.b.
Within 7 days the UCK will clear their minefields and booby traps, vacate their fighting positions and transfer to assembly areas as agreed with COMKFOR at the JIC. Thereafter only personnel authorised by COMKFOR and senior Officers of the UCK with their close protection personnel not exceeding 3, carrying side arms only, will be allowed outside the assembly areas. - 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
- Security sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provisionPage 1, 1.
This Undertaking provides for a ceasefire by the UCK, their disengagement from the zones of conflict, subsequent demilitarisation and reintegration into civil society...
Page 1, 2.
The UCK undertake to renounce the use of force to comply with the directions of the Commander of the international security force in Kosovo (COMKFOR), and where applicable the bead of the interim civil administration for Kosovo, and to resolve peacefully any questions relating to the implementation of this undertaking.
Page 2, 6.a.
The purpose of this Undertaking are as follows: To establish a durable cessation of hostilities.
Page 3, Cessation of Hostilities, 8.
With immediate effect on signature the UCK agrees to comply with this Undertaking and with the directions of COMKFOR. Any forces which fall to comply with this Undertaking or with the directions of COMKFOR will be liable to military action as deemed appropriate by COMKFOR.
Page 3, Cessation of Hostilities, 9.
With immediate effect on signature of this Undertaking all hostile acts by the UCK will cease. The UCK Chief of General Staff undertakes to issue clear and precise instructions to all units and personnel under his command, to ensure contact with the FRY force is avoided and to comply fully with the arrangements for bringing this Undertaking into effect. He will make announcements immediately following final signature of this Undertaking, which will be broadcast regularly through all appropriate channels to assist in ensuring that instructions to maintain this Undertaking reach all the forces under his command and are understood by the public in general.
Page 3, Cessation of Hostilities, 10.
The UCK undertakes and agrees in particular:
a. To cease the firing of all weapons and use of explosive devices.
b. Not to place any mines, barriers or checkpoints, nor maintain any observation posts or protective obstacles.
c. The destruction of buildings, facilities or structures is not permitted. It shall not engage in any military, security, or training related activities, including ground or air defence operations, in or over Kosovo or GSZ, without the prior express approval of COMKFOR.
d. Not to attack, detain or intimidate any civilians in Kosovo, nor shall they attack, confiscate or violate the property of civilians in Kosovo.
Page 3, Cessation of Hostilities, 11
The UCK agrees not to conduct any reprisals, counter-attacks, or any unilateral actions in response to violations of the UNSCR 1244 and other extant agreements relating to Kosovo. This in no way denies the right of self-defence.
Page 4, Monitoring the Cessation of Hostilities, 16.
The authority for dealing with breaches of this Undertaking rests with COMKFOR. He will monitor and maintain and if necessary enforce the cessation of hostilities. - Police
- Page 7, Demilitarisation and transformation, 25.a.
Recognition that, while the UCK and its structures are in the process of transformation, it is committed to propose individual current members to participate in the administration and police forces of Kosovo, enjoying special consideration in view of the expertise they have developed. - Armed forces
- Page 3, Cessation of Hostilities, 12.
The UCK agrees not to interfere with those FRY personnel that return to Kosovo to conduct specific tasks as authorised and directed by COMKFOR.
Page 7, Demilitarisation and transformation, 25.b.
The formation of an Army in Kosovo on the lines of the US National Guard in due course as part of a political process designed to determine Kosovo's future status, taking into account the Rambouillet Accord. - DDR
- Security sector→DDR→Demilitarisation provisionsPage 1, 1.
This Undertaking provides for a ceasefire by the UCK, their disengagement from the zones of conflict, subsequent demilitarisation and reintegration into civil society...
Page 1, 4.
...The UCK in Kosovo agree to commit themselves publicly to demilitarise in accordance with paragraphs 22 and 23, refrain from activities which jeopardise the safety of international governmental and non-governmental personnel including KFOR, and to facilitate the deployment and operation of KFOR.
Page 5, Demilitarisation and transformation, 22.
The UCK will follow the procedures established by COMKFOR for the phased demilitarisation, transformation and monitoring of UCK forces in Kosovo and for further regulation of their activities. They will not train or organise parades without the authorithy of COMKFOR.
Page 5, Demilitarisation and transformation, 23.a.
Within 7 days, the UCK shall establish secure weapons storage sites, which shall be registered with and verified by the KFOR;
Page 5, Demilitarisation and transformation, 23.b.
Within 7 days the UCK will clear their minefields and booby traps, vacate their fighting positions and transfer to assembly areas as agreed with COMKFOR at the JIC. Thereafter only personnel authorised by COMKFOR and senior Officers of the UCK with their close protection personnel not exceeding 3, carrying side arms only, will be allowed outside the assembly areas.
Page 6, Demilitarisation and transformation, 23.c.
After 7 days automatic small arms weapons not stored in the registered weapons storage sites can only be held inside the authorised assembly areas.
Page 6, Demilitarisation and transformation, 23.d.
After 29 days, the retention of any non automatic long barrelled weapons shall be subject to authorisation by COMKFOR.
Page 6, Demilitarisation and transformation, 23.f.
Arrangements for control of weapons are as follows:
i. Within 30 days the UCK shall store in the registered weapons storage sites all prohibited weapons with the exception of automatic small arms. 30 per cent of their total holdings of automatic small arms weapons will also be stored in these sites at
this stage. Ammunition for the remaining weapons should be withdrawn and stored at an approved site authorised by COMKFOR separate from the assembly areas at the same time.
ii. At 30 days it shall be illegal for UCK personnel to possess prohibited weapons, with the exception of automatic small arms within assembly areas, and unauthorised long barrelled weapons. Such weapons shall be subject to confiscation by the KFOR.
iii. Within 60 days a further 30 per cent of automatic small arms, giving a total of 60 per cent of the UCK holdings, will be stored in the registered weapons storage sites.
iv. Within 90 days all automatic small arms weapons will be stored in the registered weapons storage sites. Thereafter their possession by UCK personnel will be prohibited and such weapons will be subject to confiscation by KFOR.
Page 7, Demilitarisation and transformation, 23.g.
From 30 days until 90 days the weapons storage sites will be under joint control of the UCK and KFOR under procedures approved by COMKFOR at the JIC. After 90 days KFOR will assume full control of these sites.
Page 7, Demilitarisation and transformation, 23.h.
Within 90 days all UCK forces will have completed the processes for their demilitarisation and are to cease wearing either military uniforms or insignia of the UCK.
Page 7, Demilitarisation and transformation, 23.i.
Within 90 days the Chief of General Staff UCK shall confirm compliance with the above restrictions in writing to COMKFOR. - Intelligence services
No specific mention.
- Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
- [Summary: The agreement in its entirety provides for the armed group UCK (Kosovo Liberation Army) to disengage, demilitarize and reintegrate into civil society.]
Page 1, 1.
This Undertaking provides for a ceasefire by the UCK, their disengagement from the zones of conflict, subsequent demilitarisation and reintegration into civil society. In accordance with the terms of UNSCR 1244 and taking account of the obligations agreed to at Rambouillet and the public commitments made by the Kosovar Albanian Rambouillet delegation.
Page 1, 4.
The UCK agrees to comply with all of the obligations of this Undertaking and to ensure that with immediate effect all UCK forces in Kosovo and in neighbouring countries will observe the provisions of this Undertaking, will refrain from all hostile or provocative acts, hostile intent and freeze military movement in either direction across International borders or the boundary between Kosovo and other parts of the FRY, or any other actions inconsistent with the spirit of UNSCR 1244. The UCK in Kosovo agree to commit themselves publicly to demilitarise in accordance with paragraphs 22 and 23, refrain from activities which jeopardise the safety of international governmental and non-governmental personnel including KFOR, and to facilitate the deployment and operation of KFOR.
Page 2, 7.
The actions of the UCK shall be in accordance with this Undertaking. « The KFOR » commander in consultation, where appropriate, with the interim civil administrator will be the final authority regarding the interpretation of this Undertaking and the security aspects of the peace settlement it supports. His determinations will be binding on all parties and persons.
Page 3-4, Cessation of Hostilities, 13.
Except as approved by COMKFOR, the UCK agrees that its personel in Kosovo will not carry weapons of any type:
a. Within 2 kilometres of VJ and MUP assembly areas;
b. Within 2 kilometres of the main roads and the towns upon them listed at Appendix A;
c. Within 2 kilometres of external borders of Kosovo;
d. In any other areas designated by COMKFOR
Page 4, Cessation of Hostilities, 14.
Within 4 days of signature of this Undertaking:
a. The UCK will close all fighting positions, entrenchments, and checkpoints on roads, and mark their minefields and booby traps.
b. The UCK Chief of General Staff shall report in writing completion of the above requirement to COMKFOR and continue to provide weekly detailed written status reports until demilitarisation, as detailed in the following paragraphs, is complete.
Page 7, Demilitarisation and transformation, 25.a.
Recognition that, while the UCK and its structures are in the process of transformation, it is committed to propose individual current members to participate in the administration and police forces of Kosovo, enjoying special consideration in view of the expertise they have developed. - Withdrawal of foreign forces
- Page 1, 4.
The UCK agrees to comply with all of the obligations of this Undertaking and to ensure that with immediate effect all UCK forces in Kosovo and in neighbouring countries will observe the provisions of this Undertaking, will refrain from all hostile or provocative acts, hostile intent and freeze military movement in either direction across International borders or the boundary between Kosovo and other parts of the FRY, or any other actions inconsistent with the spirit of UNSCR 1244...
Page 4, Cross-Border activity, 15.
With immediate effect the UCK will cease the movement of armed bodies into neighbouring countries. All movement of armed bodies into Kosovo will be subject to the prior approval of COMKFOR.
Page 6, Demilitarisation and transformation, 23.e.
Within 30 days, subject to arrangements by COMKFOR, if necessary, all UCK personnel, who are not of local origin, whether or not they are legally within Kosovo, including individual advisors, freedom fighters, trainers, volunteers, and personnel from neighbouring and other States, shall be withdrawn from Kosovo. - Corruption
No specific mention.
- Crime/organised crime
No specific mention.
- Drugs
No specific mention.
- Terrorism
- Page 2, 5. 5. For purposes of this Undertaking, the following expressions shall have the meanings as described below :
... b. « FRY Forces » includes all of the FRY and Republic of Serbia
personnel and organisations with a military capability. This includes
regular army and naval forces, armed civilian groups, associated
paramilitary groups, air forces, national guards, border police, army
reserves, military police, intelligence services, Ministry of Internal
Affairs, local, special, riot and anti-terrorist police, and any other groups
or individuals so designated by Commander KFOR (COMKFOR).
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
- KFOR deployment, and agreement seems to be with the UN, although presented as unilateral. Agreement was offered by Hashim Thaqu and refeived by Lt General Michael Jackson on 21 June 1999.
- Other international signatory
No specific mention.
- Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
- International mission/force/similar
- Page 1, 3.
The UCK agree that the International Security Presence (KFOR) and the international civil presence will continue to deploy and operate without hindrance within Kosovo and that KFOR has the authority to take all necessary action to establish and maintain a secure environment for all citizens of Kosovo and otherwise carry out its mission.
Page 1, 4.
...The UCK in Kosovo agree to commit themselves publicly to demilitarise in accordance with paragraphs 22 and 23, refrain from activities which jeopardise the safety of international governmental and non-governmental personnel including KFOR, and to facilitate the deployment and operation of KFOR.
Page 2, 6.b.
The purpose of this Undertaking are as follows: To provide for the support and authorisation of the KFOR and in particular to authorise the KFOR to take such actions as are required, including the use of necessary force in accordance with KFOR's rules of engagement, to ensure compliance with this Undertaking and protection of the KFOR, and to contribute to a secure environment for the international civil implementation presence, and other international organisations, agencies, and non-governmental organisations and the civil populace.
Page 3, Cessation of Hostilities, 8.
With immediate effect on signature the UCK agrees to comply with this Undertaking and with the directions of COMKFOR. Any forces which fall to comply with this Undertaking or with the directions of COMKFOR will be liable to military action as deemed appropriate by COMKFOR.
Page 4, Monitoring the Cessation of Hostilities, 16.
The authority for dealing with breaches of this Undertaking rests with COMKFOR. He will monitor and maintain and if necessary enforce the cessation of hostilities.
Page 4, Monitoring the Cessation of Hostilities, 17.
The UCK agrees to co-operate fully with KFOR and the interim civil administration for Kosovo. The chief of the General Staff of the UCK will ensure that prompt and appropriate action is taken to deal with any breaches of this Undertaking by his forces as directed by COMKFOR.
Page 4, Monitoring the Cessation of Hostilities, 18.
Elements of KFOR will be assigned to maintain contact with the UCK and will be deployed to its command structure and bases.
Page 4, Monitoring the Cessation of Hostilities, 19.
KFOR will establish appropriate control at designated crossing points into Albania and the FYROM.
Page 7, Demilitarisation and transformation, 23.g.
From 30 days until 90 days the weapons storage sites will be under joint control of the UCK and KFOR under procedures approved by COMKFOR at the JIC. After 90 days KFOR will assume full control of these sites. - Enforcement mechanism
- Page 2, 7.
The actions of the UCK shall be in accordance with this Undertaking. « The KFOR » commander in consultation, where appropriate, with the interim civil administrator will be the final authority regarding the interpretation of this Undertaking and the security aspects of the peace settlement it supports. His determinations will be binding on all parties and persons.
Page 5, Joint Implementation Commission (JIC), 20.
A JIC will be established in Pristina within 4 days of the signature of this Undertaking. The JIC will be chaired by COMKFOR and will comprise the senior commanders of KFOR and the UCK, and a representative from the interim civil administration for Kosovo.
Page 5, Joint Implementation Commission (JIC), 21.
The JIC will meet as often as required by COMKFOR throughout the implementation of this Undertaking. It may be called without prior notice and representation by the UCK is expected at a level appropriate with the rank of the KFOR chairman. Its functions will include:
a. Ensuring compliance with agreed arrangements for the security and activities of all forces;
b. The investigation of actual or threatened breaches of his Undertaking;
c. Such other tasks as may be assigned to it by COMKFOR in the interests of maintaining the cessation of hostilities. - Related cases
No specific mention.
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Undertaking of Demilitarisation and Transformation by the UCK
20 June 1999
1. This Undertaking provides for a ceasefire by the UCK, their disengagement from the zones of conflict, subsequent demilitarisation and reintegration into civil society.
In accordance with the terms of UNSCR 1244 and taking account of the obligations agreed to at Rambouillet and the public commitments mady by the Kosovar Albanian Rambouillet delegation.
2. The UCK undertake to renounce the use of force to comply with the directions of the Commander of the international security force in Kosovo (COMKFOR), and where applicable the bead of the interim civil administration for Kosovo, and to resolve peacefully any questions relating to the implementation of this undertaking.
3. The UCK agree that the International Security Presence (KFOR) and the international civil presence will continue to deploy and operate without
hindrance within Kosovo and that KFOR has the authority to take all necessary action to establish and maintain a secure environment for all citizens of Kosovo and otherwise carry out its mission.
4. The UCK agrees to comply with all of the obligations of this Undertaking and to ensure that with immediate effect all UCK forces in Kosovo and in neighbouring countries will observe the provisions of this Undertaking, will refrain from all hostile or provocative acts, hostile intent and freeze military movement in either direction across International borders or the boundary between Kosovo and other parts of the FRY, or any other actions inconsistent with the spirit of UNSCR 1244.
The UCK in Kosovo agree to commit themselves publicly to demilitarise in accordance with paragraphs 22 and 23, refrain from activities which jeopardise the safety of international governmental and non-governmental personnel including KFOR, and to facilitate the deployment and operation of KFOR.
5. For purposes of this Undertaking, the following expressions shall have the meanings as described below :
a. The UCK includes all personnel and organisations within Kosovo, currently under UCK control, with a military or paramilitary capability
and any other groups or individuals so designated by Commander KFOR (COMKFOR)
b. « FRY Forces » includes all of the FRY and Republic of Serbia personnel and organisations with a military capability.
This includes
regular army and naval forces, armed civilian groups, associated paramilitary groups, air forces, national guards, border police, army
reserves, military police, intelligence services, Ministry of Internal Affairs, local, special, riot and anti-terrorist police, and any other groups
or individuals so designated by Commander KFOR (COMKFOR).
c. The Ground Safety Zone (GSZ) is defined as a 5-kilometre zone that extends beyond the Kosovo province border into the rest of FRY
territory.
It includes the terrain within that 5-kilometre zone.
d. Prohibited weapons are any weapon 12.7mm or larger, any anti-tank or anti-aircraft weapons, grenades, mines or explosives, automatic and long
barrelled weapons.
6. The purpose of this Undertaking are as follows :
a. To establish a durable cessation of hostilities.
b. To provide for the support and authorisation of the KFOR and in particular to authorise the KFOR to take such actions as are required,
including the use of necessary force in accordance with KFOR's rules of engagement, to ensure compliance with this Undertaking and protection
of the KFOR, and to contribute to a secure environment for the international civil implementation presence, and other international
organisations, agencies, and non-governmental organisations and the civil populace.
7. The actions of the UCK shall be in accordance with this Undertaking. «
The KFOR » commander in consultation, where appropriate, with the interim civil administrator will be the final authority regarding the interpretation of this Undertaking and the security aspects of the peace settlement it supports.
His determinations will be binding on all parties and persons.
Cessation of Hostilities
8. With immediate effect on signature the UCK agrees to comply with this Undertaking and with the directions of COMKFOR.
Any forces which fall to comply with this Undertaking or with the directions of COMKFOR will be liable to military action as deemed appropriate by COMKFOR.
9. With immediate effect on signature of this Undertaking all hostile acts by the UCK will cease.
The UCK Chief of General Staff undertakes to issue clear and precise instructions to all units and personnel under his command, to ensure contact with the FRY force is avoided and to comply fully with the arrangements for bringing this Undertaking into effect.
He will make announcements immediately following final signature of this Undertaking, which will be broadcast regularly through all appropriate channels to assist in ensuring that instructions to maintain this Undertaking reach all the forces under his command and are understood by the public in general.
10. The UCK undertakes and agrees in particular :
a. To cease the firing of all weapons and use of explosive devices.
b. Not to place any mines, barriers or checkpoints, nor maintain any observation posts or protective obstacles.
c. The destruction of buildings, facilities or structures is not permitted.
It shall not engage in any military, security, or training related activities,
including ground or air defence operations, in or over Kosovo or GSZ, without the prior express approval of COMKFOR.
d. Not to attack, detain or intimidate any civilians in Kosovo, nor shall they attack, confiscate or violate the property of civilians in Kosovo.
11. The UCK agrees not to conduct any reprisals, counter-attacks, or any unilateral actions in response to violations of the UNSCR 1244 and other extant agreements relating to Kosovo.
This in no way denies the right of self-defence.
12. The UCK agrees not to interfere with those FRY personnel that return to Kosovo to conduct specific tasks as authorised and directed by COMKFOR.
13. Except as approved by COMKFOR, the UCK agrees that its personel in Kosovo will not carry weapons of any type :
a. Within 2 kilometres of VJ and MUP assembly areas ;
b. Within 2 kilometres of the main roads and the towns upon them listed at Appendix A ;
c. Within 2 kilometres of external borders of Kosovo ;
d. In any other areas designated by COMKFOR
14. Within 4 days of signature of this Undertaking :
a. The UCK will close all fighting positions, entrenchments, and checkpoints on roads, and mark their minefields and booby traps.
b. The UCK Chief of General Staff shall report in writing completion of the above requirement to COMKFOR and continue to provide weekly
detailed written status reports until demilitarisation, as detailed in the following paragraphs, is complete.
Cross-Border activity
15. With immediate effect the UCK will cease the movement of armed bodies into neighbouring countries.
All movement of armed bodies into Kosovo will be subject to the prior approval of COMKFOR.
Monitoring the Cessation of Hostilities
16. The authority for dealing with breaches of this Undertaking rests with COMKFOR.
He will monitor and maintain and if necessary enfore the
cessation of hostilities.
17. The UCK agrees to co-operate fully with KFOR and the interim civil administration for Kosovo.
The chief of the General Staff of the UCK will
ensure that prompt and appropriate action is taken to deal with any breaches of this Undertaking by his forces as directed by COMKFOR.
18. Elements of KFOR will be assigned to maintain contact with the UCK and will be deployed to its command structure and bases.
19. KFOR will establish appropriate control at designated crossing points into Albania and the FYROM.
Joint Implementation Commission (JIC)
20. A JIC will be established in Pristina within 4 days of the signature of this Undertaking.
The JIC will be chaired by COMKFOR and will comprise the senior commanders of KFOR and the UCK, and a representative from the interim civil administration for Kosovo.
21. The JIC will meet as often as required by COMKFOR throughout the implementation of this Undertaking.
It may be called without prior notice and representation by the UCK is expected at a level appropriate with the rank of the KFOR chairman.
Its functions will include :
a. Ensuring compliance with agreed arrangements for the security and activities of all forces ;
b. The investigation of actual or threatened breaches of his Undertaking ;
c. Such other tasks as may be assigned to it by COMKFOR in the interests of maintaining the cessation of hostilities.
Demilitarisation and transformation
22. The UCK will follow the procedures established by COMKFOR for the phased demilitarisation, transformation and monitoring of UCK forces in Kosovo and for further regulation of their activities.
They will not train or organise parades without the authorithy of COMKFOR.
23. The UCK agrees to the following timetable which will commence from the signature of this Undertaking :
a. Within 7 days, the UCK shall establish secure weapons storage sites, which shall be registered with and verified by the KFOR ;
b. Within 7 days the UCK will clear their minefields and booby traps, vacate their fighting positions and transfer to assembly areas as agreed
with COMKFOR at the JIC.
Thereafter only personnel authorised by COMKFOR and senior Officers of the UCK with their close protection
personnel not exceeding 3, carrying side arms only, will be allowed outside the assembly areas.
c. After 7 days automatic small arms weapons not stored in the registered weapons storage sites can only be held inside the authorised assembly
areas.
d. After 29 days, the retention of any non automatic long barrelled weapons shall be subject to authorisation by COMKFOR.
e. Within 30 days, subject to arrangements by COMKFOR, if necessary, all UCK personnel, who are not of local origin, whether or not they are
legally within Kosovo, including individual advisors, freedom fighters, trainers, volunteers, and personnel from neighbouring and other States,
shall be withdrawn from Kosovo.
f. Arrangements for control of weapons are as follows :
i. Within 30 days the UCK shall store in the registered weapons storage sites all prohibited weapons with the exception of
automatic small arms.
30 per cent of their total holdings of automatic small arms weapons will also be stored in these sites at
this stage.
Ammunition for the remaining weapons should be withdrawn and stored at an approved site authorised by
COMKFOR separate from the assembly areas at the same time.
ii. At 30 days it shall be illegal for UCK personnel to possess prohibited weapons, with the exception of automatic small arms
within assembly areas, and unauthorised long barrelled weapons.
Such weapons shall be subject to confiscation by the KFOR.
iii. Within 60 days a further 30 per cent of automatic small arms, giving a total of 60 per cent of the UCK holdings, will be stored in
the registered weapons storage sites.
iv. Within 90 days all automatic small arms weapons will be stored in the registered weapons storage sites.
Thereafter their possession
by UCK personnel will be prohibited and such weapons will be subject to confiscation by KFOR.
g. From 30 days until 90 days the weapons storage sites will be under joint control of the UCK and KFOR under procedures approved by
COMKFOR at the JIC.
After 90 days KFOR will assume full control of these sites.
h. Within 90 days all UCK forces will have completed the processes for their demilitarisation and are to cease wearing either military uniforms or
insignia of the UCK.
i. Within 90 days the Chief of General Staff UCK shall confirm compliance with the above restrictions in writing to COMKFOR.
24. The provisions of this Undertaking enter into force with immediate effect of its signature by the Kosovar Albanian representative(s).
25. The UCK intends to comply with the terms of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244, and in this context that the international community should take due and full account of the contribution of the UCK during the Kosovo crisis and accordingly give due consideration to :
a. Recognition that, while the UCK and its structures are in the process of transformation, it is committed to propose individual current members to
participate in the administration and police forces of Kosovo, enjoying special consideration in view of the expertise they have developped.
b. The formation of an Army in Kosovo on the lines of the US National Guard in due course as part of a political process designed to determine
Kosovo's future status, taking into account the Rambouillet Accord.
26. This Undertaking is provided in English and Albanian and if there is any doubt as to the meaning of the text the English version has precedence.
Appendix A:
Roads
1. Pec - Lapusnik - Pristina
2. Border- Djakovica - Klina
3. Border - Prizren - Suva Reka - Pristina
4. Djakovica - Orahovac - Lapusnik - Pristina
5. Pec-Djakovica - Prizren - Urosevac - Border
6. Border - Urosevac - Pristina - Podujevo - Border
7. Pristina - Kosovska Mitrovica - Border
8. Kosovska Mitrovica - (Rakos) - Pec
9. Pec - Border with Montenegro (through Rozaj)
10. Pristina - Lisica - Border with Serbia
11. Pristina - Gnjilane - Urosevac
12. Grijlane - Veliki Tmovac - Border with Serbia13.
Prizren - Doganovic