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Peace Agreements

Zintan Tribe Agreements

Representatives from the Zintan and Zuwara signed a binding agreement in Zuwara to end hostilities and promote peaceful coexistence. The parties pledged to stop identity-based arrests, secure sovereign roads within their borders, and guarantee safe civilian movement. They agreed to end hostile media campaigns, hold their members accountable for violations, and share intelligence to prevent...

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Reconciliation Charter between Tebu and Zway Tribes from Kufra

The Tebu and Zway tribes signed a reconciliation charter to end violent conflict in Kufra. Facilitated by tribal elders and local mediators, the agreement committed both parties to cease hostilities, enable displaced persons to return, and ensure the free movement of people and goods. The charter emphasised individual accountability for crimes, lifted tribal protection for...

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Reconciliation Agreement between the Tebu and Awlad Sulayman Tribes

Under the auspices of Libya’s Government of National Accord and with Tuareg tribal witnesses, the Tebu and Awlad Sulayman tribes signed a reconciliation agreement in Rome to end violent conflict and restore social cohesion. Both sides committed to reconciliation, reparations for victims, lifting social protections for perpetrators, and prosecuting individuals who violate the peace. The...

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Agreement to Stop the Bloodshed and Open the Door to Dialogue in the Western Region

Parties in Libya’s Western Region agreed to a truce to stop violence and facilitate humanitarian access. They committed to cease all hostilities, withdraw to their respective areas, and open safe passages for aid. Both sides pledged to stop hostile media campaigns and avoid attacks or incursions into each other’s territories. They agreed to release detainees...

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Accord and Peaceful Coexistence Document between the al-Qadhadhfa Tribe and the Awlad Sulayman Tribe

Tribal leaders and mediators in Sabha, Libya, brokered a reconciliation agreement between the Al-Qadhadhfa and Awlad Sulayman tribes, bringing an end to cycles of armed conflict. The Parties reaffirmed a previous ceasefire, committed to withdrawing from military positions, and agreed to hand over perpetrators of future crimes to mutually approved authorities, avoiding collective punishment.

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Eritrea-Somalia Joint Declaration on Brotherly Relations and Comprehensive Cooperation

With this Agreement, Eritrea supported the political independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia. The Parties agreed to forge political, economic, social, cultural as well as defense and security cooperation, establish diplomatic relations and exchange ambassadors, promote bilateral trade and investment as well as educational and cultural exchanges, and foster regional peace, stability and economic...

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Agreement among Afizere, Anaguta, Berom, Fulani, Hausa, Igbo, South-South and Yoruba Communities

The Peace Declaration was part of a series of unilateral pre-negotiation documents exchanged between multiple Nigerian communities. It appeared alongside the Fulani Declaration of Intent and a position paper submitted by the Hausa community.

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N’djaema Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Niger and the Democratic Front for Renewal

The Parties agreed to promote peace and national unity by upholding the Constitution of 12 May 1996, fostering economic and social development, and respecting state institutions. They declared a ceasefire between the Defence and Security Forces of Niger and the FDR and committed to releasing all detainees. The government pledged to address FDR’s concerns regarding...

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Principles for a Peaceful Settlement in South-Western Africa

This agreement established the principles for a comprehensive settlement for peace in the south-western region of Africa. It was pursuant to Security Council Resolution 435 of 1978 on the independence of Namibia and the withdrawal of foreign troops from the territory of Namibia.

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Agreement between Libya and Chad Concerning the Practical Modalities for the Implementation of the Judgment Delivered by the ICJ on 3 February 1994

Libya and Chad signed an agreement to implement the International Court of Justice’s judgment affirming Chad’s sovereignty over the Aouzou Strip. The Parties agreed to withdraw Libyan forces by 30 May 1994 under joint Libyan-Chadian supervision and UN observation. They also launched joint mine clearance operations and committed to establishing secure border crossings, joint patrols,...