Since representation of the northern population int he legislative branch of the government was never raised by insurgent groups in the peace process, this provision could be deemed implemented.

Following the 1992 peace agreement, the first National Assembly elections were held in April 1997. Nevertheless, the results of this election were cancelled by the Constitutional Court due to irregularities on 25 April 1997. The second elections were held again in July and August of 1997. ¹ Neither the information regarding by-elections, nor information regarding the persons representing the north, exists. Since this issue was never raised by insurgent groups in the peace process, this provision could be deemed implemented. Furthermore, the Tuareg political organization is fragmented, and has remained defined by traditional clan-based units.

Four seats in the National Assembly to ensure the participation of the northern population via the 1992 elections.

Four seats in the National Assembly to ensure the participation of the northern population via the 1992 elections.

Four seats in the National Assembly to ensure the participation of the northern population via the 1992 elections.

Four seats in the National Assembly to ensure the participation of the northern population via the 1992 elections.

The Malian government made a reconciliatory concession by offering four seats in the National Assembly to ensure the real participation of the northern population. These seats were allegedly filled through elections in 1992. ²

No ceasefire violation reported.

No ceasefire violation reported.

No ceasefire violation reported.