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Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali from the Algiers Processes

The Parties agreed that they wish to eliminate the root causes of the conflict, promote true national reconciliation based on a reconsideration of history to create national unity based on respect for diversity, and accelerate the economic, social and cultural development of the North of Mali. The Parties reiterated their commitment to various principles, including...

Regional Economic Communities Frameworks

Community of Sahel-Saharan States

According to its founding treaty, the objectives of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD) are the preservation and consolidation of peace, security and stability in the CEN-SAD zone; promotion of political dialogue and the fight against cross-border crime and its related scourges such as trafficking in drugs, arms and human beings, money-laundering and terrorism; combating...

Regional Economic Communities Frameworks

Economic Community of West African States

The founding treaty of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) states that its aim is to promote co-operation and integration, leading to the establishment of an economic union in West Africa in order to raise the living standards of its peoples, and to maintain and enhance economic stability, foster relations among member states,...

Peace Agreements

Framework Agreement for the Implementation of the Solemn Commitment of 1 April 2012

The Parties agreed that while the Constitution requires an election within 40 days of the resignation of the president, due to the institutional crisis and the rebellion in the North, this would not be possible and a political transition must be put in place towards undertaking free, democratic and transparent elections in the whole territory....

Peace Agreements

Kidal Region Peace Agreements

The Parties committed to the socio-economic development of the North, including the Kidal region, and to promoting the cultural diversity in Mali. The Parties agreed to establish a Regional Council, which would inter alia be consulted by the Government in elaborating draft laws specifically relating to Kidal. It would participate in ensuring good governance and...

Truth Commissions

Mali

The Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission was mandated to investigate all gross human rights violations committed in Mali between 1960 and 2013. It began holding public hearings in 2019.

Peace Agreements

Mali Inclusive Peace Talks

The Parties to the Ouagadougou Preliminary Agreement expressed their determination to find a just and sustainable political solution to the crisis in the North of Mali through dialogue and negotiation and to ensure equitable and equal socio-economic development in all regions of Mali, respectful of diversity. The Parties agreed to undertake the dialogue in two...

Peace Agreements

Northern Mali Peace Agreements

The Parties agreed that the Malian Armed Forces would limit themselves to their role of protecting the national integrity of the country, and that the combatants of the other Parties may be integrated into the Armed Forces on conditions to be agreed upon. All prisoners and hostages were to be released within 30 days.

Peace Agreements

Northern Mali Peace Agreements

In the Preamble, the Parties agreed to reach a solution that takes into account the cultural, geographic and socio-economic diversities in Mali, and which consolidates national unity and integrity. They agreed to abide by the Constitution and respect for human rights, and defend the rights of women and children. The Government committed to remain respectful...

Opinion

Prioritising Youth Inclusion and Economic Opportunities in African Transitional Justice

Transitional justice policy making and processes in Africa need to address the economic consequences of conflict and violence, particularly for youth, in order to prevent their recurrence, writes Steven Rebello.