Accord de Cessez-le-Feu Entre d’une part L’Union des Forces Democratiques pour le Rassemblement (UFDR) et d’autre part la Convention des Patriotes pour la Justice et la Paix (CPJP)

Country/entity
Central African Republic
Region
Africa (excl MENA)
Agreement name
Accord de Cessez-le-Feu Entre d’une part L’Union des Forces Democratiques pour le Rassemblement (UFDR) et d’autre part la Convention des Patriotes pour la Justice et la Paix (CPJP)
Date
8 Oct 2011
Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement
Yes
Agreement/conflict level
Intrastate/intrastate conflict
Stage
Ceasefire/related
Conflict nature
Government
Peace process
CAR: coups and rebellions process
Parties
Ont signé;
Pour l'Union des Forces Démocratiques Pour le Rassemblement -UFDR-: ZAKARIA DAMANE
Pour la Convention des Patriotes Pour la Justice et la Paix -CPJP -: HISSENE ABDOULAYE RAMADAN

Ont paraphé (initialled):
Pour le Gouvernement:
-Le Ministre Délégué à la Présidence de la République Chargé du Désarmement, de la Démobilisation, de la Réinsertion et de la Jeunesse Pionnière Nationale;
-Le Ministre Délégué à la Présidence de la République Chargé de la Défense Nationale,

Pour la Comnunauté Internationale:
-Le BINUCA,
-L'UNION AFRICAINE;
-La MICOP,

Et le Médiateur de la République
Third parties
-
Description
A short agreement outlining provisions for a ceasefire between the 'Union des Forces Democratique pour le Rassemblement' (UFDR) and the 'Convention des Patriotes Pour la Justice et la Paix' (CPJP).


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
Page 1, PREAMBLE
...
- Considering that the CRA needs all of its daughters and sons, to achieve unity and in order to develop;
Men and boys
Gender→Men and boys→Gender neutral wording
Page 1, PREAMBLE
...
- Considering that the CRA needs all of its daughters and sons, to achieve unity and in order to develop;
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

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
Page 1, PREAMBLE
The Union of Democratic Forces for Unity (UFDR) and the Convention of Patriots for Justice and Peace (CPJP):
...
- Determined to consolidate rule of law, good governance, and hence social progress, comprehensive access to fundamental liberties and respect for human rights ;

Page 1, Mr Zakaria Damane of the UFDR and Mr Hissene Abdoulaye Ramadan of the CPJP agree to the following, Article 2
To the immediate cessation of all hostilities and all abuses and violations of human rights
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
Page 1, PREAMBLE
The Union of Democratic Forces for Unity (UFDR) and the Convention of Patriots for Justice and Peace (CPJP):
...
- Conscious of the need for dialogue in order to establish a sustainable peace, a sine qua non for a return to normality and the exercise of democracy, the socio-economic development of the regions affected, and of the whole country;
Detention procedures

No specific mention.

Media and communication
Rights related issues→Media and communication→Other
Page 2, Article 8
The present Ceasefire Agreement enters into force from the date of signature and will be publicised wherever necessary
Mobility/access
Page 1, PREAMBLE
The Union of Democratic Forces for Unity (UFDR) and the Convention of Patriots for Justice and Peace (CPJP):
...
- Conscious of their responsibilities to the people of Central Africa and to History, the UFDR and CPJP formally undertake to cease all hostilities, in order to assist in the creation of a framework for peace between the Daughters and Sons of VAKAGA, HAUTE KOTTO and of BAMINGUI-BANGORAN, in order to re-establish security, the free movement of people and goods and an improvement in the population’s living conditions;

Page 2, Article 3
To remove all obstacles and to respect the free movement of goods and people
Protection measures

No specific mention.

Other

No specific mention.


Rights institutions

NHRI

No specific mention.

Regional or international human rights institutions

No specific mention.


Justice sector reform

Criminal justice and emergency law

No specific mention.

State of emergency provisions

No specific mention.

Judiciary and courts

No specific mention.

Prisons and detention

No specific mention.

Traditional Laws

No specific mention.


Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction
Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic development
Page 1, PREAMBLE
The Union of Democratic Forces for Unity (UFDR) and the Convention of Patriots for Justice and Peace (CPJP):
...
- Conscious of their responsibilities to the people of Central Africa and to History, the UFDR and CPJP formally undertake to cease all hostilities, in order to assist in the creation of a framework for peace between the Daughters and Sons of VAKAGA, HAUTE KOTTO and of BAMINGUI-BANGORAN, in order to re-establish security, the free movement of people and goods and an improvement in the population’s living conditions;

Page 1, PREAMBLE
The Union of Democratic Forces for Unity (UFDR) and the Convention of Patriots for Justice and Peace (CPJP):
...
- Conscious of the need for dialogue in order to establish a sustainable peace, a sine qua non for a return to normality and the exercise of democracy, the socio-economic development of the regions affected, and of the whole country;
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, PREAMBLE
The Union of Democratic Forces for Unity (UFDR) and the Convention of Patriots for Justice and Peace (CPJP):
...
- Conscious of their responsibilities to the people of Central Africa and to History, the UFDR and CPJP formally undertake to cease all hostilities, in order to assist in the creation of a framework for peace between the Daughters and Sons of VAKAGA, HAUTE KOTTO and of BAMINGUI-BANGORAN, in order to re-establish security, the free movement of people and goods and an improvement in the population’s living conditions;
Ceasefire
Security sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provision
[The whole agreement provides for a ceasefire and its modalities]

Page 2, Article 8
The present Ceasefire Agreement enters into force from the date of signature and will be publicised wherever necessary.
Police

No specific mention.

Armed forces

No specific mention.

DDR
Security sector→DDR→DDR programmes
Page 1, PREAMBLE
The Union of Democratic Forces for Unity (UFDR) and the Convention of Patriots for Justice and Peace (CPJP):
...
- Considering the desire of the Leader of the UFPD, Mr ZAKARIA DAMANE and the Leader of the CPJP, Mr HISSENE ADOULAYE RAMADAN; made apparent during the negotiations of Saturday October 8, 2011 at the Ministry of Disarmament, Demobilisation, Reinsertion of Ex-Combatants and of the National Pioneer Youth (DDR-JPN), under the auspices of the Republic Mediator, in the presence of Members of the Government and of the International Community;

Page 2, Article 4
[The parties agree to...]
Within eight (08) days of signing the Agreement, the removal of all of their soldiers from the town of Bria and the return of the Combatants of both parties to their respective sites
Intelligence services

No specific mention.

Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
Page 1, PREAMBLE
The Union of Democratic Forces for Unity (UFDR) and the Convention of Patriots for Justice and Peace (CPJP):
...
- Considering the desire of the Leader of the UFPD, Mr ZAKARIA DAMANE and the Leader of the CPJP, Mr HISSENE ADOULAYE RAMADAN; made apparent during the negotiations of Saturday October 8, 2011 at the Ministry of Disarmament, Demobilisation, Reinsertion of Ex-Combatants and of the National Pioneer Youth (DDR-JPN), under the auspices of the Republic Mediator, in the presence of Members of the Government and of the International Community;

Page 1, PREAMBLE
The Union of Democratic Forces for Unity (UFDR) and the Convention of Patriots for Justice and Peace (CPJP):
...
- Reaffirming UFDR’s support for the Libreville Global Peace Agreement of June 21, 2008, and the need for the CPJP to support this Agreement;

Page 2, Article 4
[The parties agree to...]
Within eight (08) days of signing the Agreement, the removal of all of their soldiers from the town of Bria and the return of the Combatants of both parties to their respective sites

Page 2, Article 5
The CPJP undertakes to commit immediately to the Libreville (Gabon) Global Peace Agreement
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
Page 1, PREAMBLE
The Union of Democratic Forces for Unity (UFDR) and the Convention of Patriots for Justice and Peace (CPJP):
...
- Responding to the call to reason of His Excellency Army General François BOZIZE YANGOUVOUNDA, President of the Republic, Head of State, issued by the Republic Mediator His Excellency Mr Paulin POMODINO, mandated to assist them and lead them to sincere and definitive reconciliation;

Page 1, PREAMBLE
The Union of Democratic Forces for Unity (UFDR) and the Convention of Patriots for Justice and Peace (CPJP):
...
- Considering that the CRA needs all of its daughters and sons, to achieve unity and in order to develop;

Implementation

UN signatory
Pour la Comnunauté Internationale:

‘Paraphé’ BINUCA, no name or title.
Other international signatory
Ont paraphé (initialled):
Pour le Gouvernement:
-Le Ministre Délégué à la Présidence de la République Chargé du Désarmement, de la Démobilisation, de la Réinsertion et de la Jeunesse Pionnière Nationale;
-Le Ministre Délégué à la Présidence de la République Chargé de la Défense Nationale,

Pour la Comnunauté Internationale:
-[Le BINUCA]
-L'UNION AFRICAINE;
-La MICOP,

Et le Médiateur de la République
Referendum for agreement

No specific mention.

International mission/force/similar
Page 2, Article 6
The present CEASEFIRE Agreement implies:
• The implementation of a “Verification Mechanism” overseen by representatives of the Government, MICOPAX, BINUCA, the African Union and a Representative of each of the two parties;
• The creation of a “Monitoring Committee” comprised of The Republic Mediator, and Representatives of the Government, MICOPAX, BINUCA and the AU
Enforcement mechanism
Page 2, Article 6
The present CEASEFIRE Agreement implies:
• The implementation of a “Verification Mechanism” overseen by representatives of the Government, MICOPAX, BINUCA, the African Union and a Representative of each of the two parties;
• The creation of a “Monitoring Committee” comprised of The Republic Mediator, and Representatives of the Government, MICOPAX, BINUCA and the AU

Page 2, Article 7
In case of any departure from or violation of the present Agreement, the parties must submit to arbitration by the “Monitoring Committee” which will base its ruling on the expertise of the “Verification Mechanism”

Page 2, Article 8
The present Ceasefire Agreement enters into force from the date of signature and will be publicised wherever necessary
Related cases

No specific mention.

Source
UN Peacemaker: http://peacemaker.un.org/

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

Unity-Dignity-Labour

*********

CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT

between

THE UNION OF DEMOCRATIC FORCES FOR UNITY (UFDR)

and

THE CONVENTION OF PATRIOTS FOR JUSITCE AND PEACE (CPJP)

UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE NATIONAL MEDIATION COUNCIL

Bangui – October 2011

PREAMBLE

The Union of Democratic Forces for Unity (UFDR) and the Convention of Patriots for Justice and Peace (CPJP):

Responding to the call to reason of His Excellency Army General François BOZIZE YANGOUVOUNDA, President of the Republic, Head of State, issued by the Republic Mediator His Excellency Mr Paulin POMODINO, mandated to assist them and lead them to sincere and definitive reconciliation;

Conscious of their responsibilities to the people of Central Africa and to History, the UFDR and CPJP formally undertake to cease all hostilities, in orderto assist in the creation of a framework for peace between the Daughters and Sons of VAKAGA, HAUTE KOTTO and of BAMINGUI-BANGORAN, in order to re-establish security, the free movement of people and goods and an improvement in the population’s living conditions;

Conscious of the need for dialogue in order to establish a sustainable peace, a sine qua non for a return to normality and the exercise of democracy, the socio-economic development of the regions affected, and of the whole country;

Determined to consolidate a state of law, good governance, and hence social progress, comprehensive access to fundamental liberties and respect for human rights ;

Considering that the CRA needs all of its daughters and sons, to achieve unity and in order to develop;

Considering the desire of the Leader of the UFPD, Mr ZAKARIA DAMANE and the Leader of the CPJP, Mr HISSENE ADOULAYE RAMADAN;

made apparent during the negotiations of Saturday October 8, 2011 at the Ministry of Disarmament, Demobilisation, Reinsertion of Ex-Combatants and of the National Pioneer Youth (DDR-JPN), under the auspices of the Republic Mediator, in the presence of Members of the Government and of the International Community;

Reaffirming UFDR’s support for the Libreville Global Peace Agreement of June 21, 2008, and the need for the CPJP to support this Agreement;

ON THE INITIATIVE OF HIS EXCELLENCY MR PAULIN POMODIMO, REPUBLIC MEDIATOR, WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE INTERNAITONAL COMMUNITY;

MR ZAKARIA DAMANE OF THE UFDR AND MR HISSENE ABDOULAYE RAMADAN OF THE CPJP:

AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:

Article 1:

To conscientiously respect the Constitution of the Central African Republic of

December 27, 2004;

Article 2:

To the immediate cessation of all hostilities and all abuses and violations of human

Rights;

Article 3:

To remove all obstacles and to respect the free movement of goods and people;

Article 4:

Within eight (08) days of signing the Agreement, the removal of all of their soldiers from the town of Bria and the return of the Combatants of both parties to their respective sites;

Article 5:

The CPJP undertakes to commit immediately to the Libreville (Gabon) Global Peace Agreement;

Article 6:

The present CEASEFIRE Agreement implies:

The implementation of a “Verification Mechanism” overseen by representatives of the Government, MICOPAX, BINUCA, the African Union and a Representative of each of the two parties;

The creation of a “Monitoring Committee” comprised of The Republic Mediator, andRepresentatives of the Government, MICOPAX, BINUCA and the AU;

Article 7:

In case of any departure from or violation of the present Agreement, the parties must submit to arbitration by the “Monitoring Committee” which will base its ruling on the expertise of the “Verification Mechanism”;

Article 8:

The present Ceasefire Agreement enters into force from the date of signature and will be publicised wherever necessary.

Done in Bangui, October 8, 2011