Reintegration: Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo

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AGREEMENT ON ENDING HOSTILITIES IN THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO

(29 DECEMBER 1999)

Chapter III: General Stipulations

Article 5: The signatories agree to the following:

Recruitment into the Security Forces and reintegration of Self-Defence Forces of Resistance (FADR) members into society.

Chapter V: From the Government of the Republic

Article 7: The signatories of this agreement recommend:

The mobilisation of the national and international community for multiform assistance to the population and huge support of the competent NGOs, with the aim to finance the rehabilitation and retraining of FADR members.

Disarmament: Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo

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AGREEMENT ON ENDING HOSTILITIES IN THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO

(29 DECEMBER 1999)

Chapter II: The Monitoring Comission for the Agreements on Cease-Fire and End of Hostilities

Article 2: The signatories of this agreement agree to the establishment of a mixed and equal Monitoring Commission for the Agreement on Ceasefire and Ending Hostilities, responsible for:

Ensuring the collection of all weapons, ammunition and explosives.

Demobilization: Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo

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AGREEMENT ON ENDING HOSTILITIES IN THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO

(29 DECEMBER 1999)

Chapter II: The Monitoring Commission for the Agreements on Cease-Fire and End of Hostilities

Article 2: The signatories of this agreement agree to the establishment of a mixed and equal Monitoring Commission for the Agreement on Ceasefire and Ending Hostilities, responsible for:

Ensuring the redeployment of the Security Forces throughout the national territory.

Police Reform: Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo

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AGREEMENT ON ENDING HOSTILITIES IN THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO

(29 DECEMBER 1999)

Chapter IV: From the Security Forces

Political stability and peace closely depend on the solutions brought to security issues in general and to the Security Forces in particular.

The status, composition, command and the establishment of the Security Forces must guarantee the stability of institutions, peace, the mutual trust of all brothers in arms in general, and the signatories of this agreement in particular, who undertake to fully contribute to the process of the imperative reorganisation of the Security Forces, while also focusing on issues relating to rebuilding careers.

Article 6: The signatories of this agreement demand:

The reorganisation of the Security Forces;

The unconditional reinstatement into the Security Forces, reprising the same rank they held on June 5th 1997, of soldiers, gendarmes, and other civilian personnel who have joined their respective body no later than the date on which this agreement is signed;

An end to all military action against the FADR signatories of this agreement;

Recruitment into the Security Forces and reintegration into society of FADR members.

Chapter V: From the Government of the Republic

Article 7: The signatories of this agreement recommend:

The establishment of a National Committee for the Reorganisation of the Security Forces.

Military Reform: Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo

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AGREEMENT ON ENDING HOSTILITIES IN THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO

(29 DECEMBER 1999)

Chapter IV: From the Security Forces

Political stability and peace closely depend on the solutions brought to security issues in general and to the Security Forces in particular.

The status, composition, command and the establishment of the Security Forces must guarantee the stability of institutions, peace, the mutual trust of all brothers in arms in general, and the signatories of this agreement in particular, who undertake to fully contribute to the process of the imperative reorganisation of the Security Forces, while also focusing on issues relating to rebuilding careers.

Article 6: The signatories of this agreement demand:

The reorganisation of the Security Forces;

The unconditional reinstatement into the Security Forces, reprising the same rank they held on June 5th 1997, of soldiers, gendarmes, and other civilian personnel who have joined their respective body no later than the date on which this agreement is signed;

An end to all military action against the FADR signatories of this agreement;

Recruitment into the Security Forces and reintegration into society of FADR members.

Chapter V: From the Government of the Republic

Article 7: The signatories of this agreement recommend:

The establishment of a National Committee for the Reorganisation of the Security Forces.

Civil Administration Reform: Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo

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AGREEMENT ON ENDING HOSTILITIES IN THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO

(29 DECEMBER 1999)

Chapter III: General Stipulations

Article 5: The signatories agree to the following:

Reintegration of officers, NCOs, and other ranks belonging to the Self- Defence Forces of Resistance (FADR);

The unconditional return of civil servants and other State officials to their respective services with a review of administrative situations;

The unconditional restoration of the rights of civil servants, government officials, and members of the FADR, to defend their retirement rights following the war, as on the date of June 5th they still had one (1) two (2) or three (3) years of service remaining.

Electoral/Political Party Reform: Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo

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AGREEMENT ON ENDING HOSTILITIES IN THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO

(29 DECEMBER 1999)

Chapter II: The Monitoring Comission for the Agreements on Cease-Fire and End of Hostilities

Article 2: The signatories of this agreement agree to the establishment of a mixed and equal Monitoring Commission for the Agreement on Ceasefire and Ending Hostilities, responsible for:

Ensuring the demilitarisation of political parties, movements, and associations.

Constitutional Reform: Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo

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AGREEMENT ON ENDING HOSTILITIES IN THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO

(29 DECEMBER 1999)

Chapter I: Cease-Fire and End of Hostilities

The signatories of this agreement: Convinced that without peace, our country, the Congo, cannot preserve and consolidate national unity nor promote democracy and development;

Convinced that only dialogue and the non-resort to weapons, without exception, can provide a lasting solution to our country’s internal and external conflicts.

Convinced that peace can be restored and preserved through the establishment of a national dialogue.

Cease Fire: Agreement on Ending Hostilities in the Republic of Congo

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AGREEMENT ON ENDING HOSTILITIES IN THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO

Chapter I: Cease-Fire and End of Hostilities

The signatories of this agreement:

Convinced that without peace, our country, the Congo, cannot preserve and consolidate national unity nor promote democracy and development;

Convinced that only dialogue and the non-resort to weapons, without exception, can provide a lasting solution to our country’s internal and external conflicts.

Convinced that peace can be restored and preserved through the establishment of a national dialogue, agree to:

Article 1: Put an end to hostilities throughout the national territory and particularly in the regions of Bouenza, Pool, Lekoumou, Niari, and Kouilou.

Chapter II: The Monitoring Commission for the Agreements on Cease-Fire and End of Hostilities

Article 2: The signatories of this agreement agree to the establishment of a mixed and equal Monitoring Commission for the Agreement on Ceasefire and Ending Hostilities, responsible for:

Monitoring and verifying stipulations for the implementation of cease- fires in conflict zones;

Article 3: The mixed and equal Monitoring Commission for the agreements on cease-fire and end of hostilities is placed under the auspices of His Excellency EL Hadj OMAR BONGO, President of the Gabonese Republic.

Article 4: The duties and composition of the aforementioned Committee are listed in the appendix.

Chapter III: General Stipulations

Article 5: The signatories agree to the following:

The free movement of persons and goods, as well as humanitarian personnel, in conflict zones;

Deed Supporting the Responsibilities and Composition of the Monitoring Commission for the Agreements on Cease-Fire and End of Hostilities in the Republic Of Congo (10 January 2000)

Article 6: Members of the Monitoring Commission for the agreements on cease-fire and end of hostilities are from:

the Security Forces;

the Self-Defence Forces of Resistance (FADR). Persons selected for their individual competence may also join.

Article 7: the Monitoring Commission for the agreements on cease-fire and end of hostilities is made up of thirty-one (31) members, including an office of six (06) members as follows:

– a Chairman;

– two Vice-Presidents;

– a Reporter;

– a Secretary;

– a Treasurer

Article 8: The Chairman of the Monitoring Commission for the agreements on cease-fire and end of hostilities is appointed by the International Mediator. The other members are appointed by the signatories of the agreement.

Article 9: The committee adopts its own policies and procedures and budget.

Article 10: The committee ‘s resources originate from grants, donations, and bequests.

Article 11: The headquarters of the Monitoring Commission for the agreements on cease-fire and end of hostilities is in Brazzaville.

However, it may be transferred to any other place within the national territory, should circumstances require.

Article 12: The committee ceases to exist upon the termination of its tasks.