Reconciliation Charter between Tebu and Zway Tribes from Kufra

Libya, North Africa

Parties: Tebu tribe; Zway tribe

Type: Intra-state

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 offenders, and prohibited collective punishment or retaliation. It established joint mechanisms to address grievances, oversee implementation, and promote reparations for victims. While grounded in tribal and religious principles, the agreement laid a foundation for local peacebuilding but did not include formal truth-seeking, state-led justice, or reparations processes.