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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,...

Peace Agreements

Agreement between the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Heads of State Supporting the Peace Process in the Great Lakes

The Parties to the Sirte Agreement affirmed the security and integrity of the political borders of all states and agreed to cease hostilities to pave the way for dialogue and peaceful resolution. The Parties further agreed to deployment of neutral African peacekeeping forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and reaffirmed the need to...

Peace Agreements

Bilateral Agreement for the Development and Strengthening of Relations between Sudan and Chad

The Parties to the Bilateral Agreement agreed to normalise relations between Chad and Sudan and to develop and reinforce political, economic and social relations through the use of official and popular channels. The Parties agreed to support the political and security efforts of the African Union to ensure the reestablishment of stability in Darfur and...

Transitional Justice Processes

Chad

A former French colony, Chad gained independence in August 1960. François Tombalbaye, leader of the Progressive Party (Parti Progressiste Tchadien, or PPT), became the first elected president of Chad. Shortly after, Tombalbaye dissolved all political parties, except the PPT, and by 1963 Chad was a one-party state. The PPT leadership, like the Chadian army, were...

Truth Commissions

Chad

Chad’s Commission of Inquiry into the Crimes and Misappropriations Committed by the Ex-President, His Accomplices and/or Accessories (1991-1992) was given an extensive mandate to investigate illegal imprisonments, detentions, assassinations, disappearances, torture and acts of barbarity, mistreatment, attacks on the physical or mental integrity of persons, and all violations of human rights and illicit trafficking in...

Truth Seeking and Sexual Violence

Chad Commission of Inquiry into the Crimes and Misappropriations Committed by Ex-President Habré, His Accomplices and/or Accessories (1990-1992)

The Commission of Inquiry into the Crimes and Misappropriations Committed by Ex-President Habré, His Accomplices and/or Accessories (1990-1992) was established by President Idriss Déby Itno under Decree No. 014/P.CE/CJ to investigate former President Hissène Habré and his associates.

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...

Peace Agreements

Doha Agreement for Peace and Involvement of Political-Military Movements in the Sovereign and Inclusive National Dialogue in Chad

The signatories committed to an immediate ceasefire and the launch of a disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration process for combatants. They also pledged to grant amnesty and security guarantees for returning exiles. All parties agreed to participate in an inclusive national dialogue to address key reforms, including army restructuring, constitutional amendments and preparations for democratic elections....

Regional Economic Communities Frameworks

Economic Community of Central African States

According to its founding treaty, aim of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) is to promote and strengthen harmonious cooperation and balanced and self-sustained development in all fields of economic and social activity, particularly in the fields of industry, transport and communications, energy agriculture, natural resources, trade, customs, monetary and financial matters, human...

Peace Agreements

Peace Agreement between Government of Chad and FAN, FROLINAT and Other Rebel Factions

The Agreement of January 1978 between the Government and FAN provided for a Government of National Unity and the establishment of a constituent assembly. The Ceasefire Agreement and Reconciliation Charter of August 1978 provided for a Government of National Unity headed by General Habre as prime minister. The Superior Military Council (CSM) was dissolved and...