Breakthrough In Djibouti + Full Text of the AGREEMENT

[Juje]

Breakthrough In Djibouti...according info through phone both parties and the International Community have signed a pact which will enforce the withdrawal of Ethiopian troops from Somali soil within four months - and during that time to bring in UN troops to replace them....hence further peace talks can now commence....

details to follow soon

 

In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent and the most Merciful

 

 

AGREEMENT BETWEEN

 

THE TRANSITIONAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF SOMALIA (TFG)

 

And

 

THE ALLIANCE FOR THE RE-LIBERATION OF SOMALIA (ARS)

 

 

1. The Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of Somalia and the Alliance for Re-liberation of Somalia (ARS) attending a meeting from 31 May to 9 June 2008 in Djibouti, facilitated by the UN. They are hereafter referred to as "the Parties".

 

 

 

2. The Parties gave their respective analyses of the 18 year old crisis and made proposals aimed at restoring trust, confidence and at ending the conflict. Their discussion led to the present Agreement.

 

 

 

3. The primary requirement of this Agreement is to: ensure the cessation of all armed confrontation and a political settlement for a durable peace; promote a peaceful environment; avoid a security vacuum; facilitate the protection of the population and the unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance and call for the convening of a reconstruction and development conference.

 

4. The Parties noted that:

 

a. Over the past eighteen years, Somalia has suffered massive human losses, insecurity and vast destruction of its physical infrastructure and other vital public investments. A whole generation of young people and adults has been sacrificed or denied education and development;

 

b. The human and humanitarian situation is continuously deteriorating. At the same time, the country’s international image and standing have been seriously undermined;

 

c. This tragic situation, and the fact that eighteen years of war and conflict have brought neither durable peace nor stability and inspired by patriotic and religious examples of compromise.

 

5. Decided to:

 

a. Reaffirm the dignity, sovereignty and the territorial integrity of Somalia;

 

b. Take courageous measures to finally bring this situation to an end and resolve the crisis through peaceful means.

 

6. Agreed on:

 

a. The termination of all acts of armed confrontation by the Alliance for the Re-liberation of Somalia (ARS) and its allies and by the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and its allies;

 

b. The cessation of armed confrontation shall come into force thirty (30) days from the signing of this agreement throughout the national territory;

 

c. The cessation of armed confrontation is approved for an initial period of ninety (90) days, renewable.

 

7. The Parties agreed from the date of coming into effect of this Agreement:

 

a. To request the United Nations, consistent with UN Security Council Resolution 1814 and within a period of one hundred and twenty (120) days, to authorize and deploy an international stabilization force from countries that are friends of Somalia excluding neighboring states;

 

b. Within a period of 120 days of the signing of this agreement the TFG will act in accordance with the decision that has already been taken by the Ethiopian Government to withdraw its troops from Somalia after the deployment of a sufficient number of UN Forces;

 

c. The ARS shall, through a solemn public statement, cease and condemn all acts of armed violence in Somalia and dissociate itself from any armed groups or individuals that do not adhere to the terms of this Agreement.

 

8. To ensure the effective implementation of this Agreement, the Parties agree to:

 

a. Undertake all necessary measures to ensure unhindered humanitarian access and assistance to affected populations;

 

b. Refrain from declarations and actions inconsistent with the peaceful spirit of this Agreement;

 

c. Establish a Joint Security Committee to follow up the implementation of security arrangements within fifteen (15) days of the signing of this Agreement. The composition and mandate of this Committee, chaired by the UN, shall be adopted within the same period.

 

9. A High Level Committee, chaired by the UN, should be established within fifteen (15) days of the signing of this Agreement to follow up on issues relating to the political cooperation between the Parties and concerns over justice and reconciliation. These issues will be discussed at a conference to be organized by 30 July 2008.

 

10. The Parties will work with all other relevant Somali stakeholders to ensure the full and effective implementation of this agreement.

 

11. The Parties call on the international community to help provide the adequate resources for the implementation and follow-up of this Agreement. The Parties also consider it a priority to convene within the next six (6) months an international conference aimed at addressing Somalia’s Reconstruction and Development.

 

Djibouti

 

9 June 2008

 

 

Transitional Federal Government Alliance for Re-Liberation of Somalia

 

United Nations

 

Observer States: Observer Groups:

 

France African Union

 

United Kingdom League of Arab States

 

United States Organization of Islamic Conference

 

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia European Union

 

Djibouti

[Libaax-Sankataabte]

Great news indeed.

 

Keep us updated Juje.

[Dhubad.]

Great news indeed.

[xiinfaniin]

Great news indeed.

 

Expect another is jiid-jiid but the overall agenda of the conference is on track.

[Member-sol-]

Meles leaving somalia, I am all up for it, but it will not happen.

 

Besides, the insurgents on the ground said they will fight any UN troops that come.

[xiinfaniin]

Hotelka shirku ka socdo

 

 

Shirkii Jabuuti oo lagu heshiisy - Wararka naga soo gaaraya magaalada Jabuuti ayaa sheegaya in ay heshiis wada gaaraan dhinacyada Soomaalida ee maalmahan shirku uga socday magaalada Jabuuti. Qodobada lagu heshiiyay faahfaahintooda dhawaan ayaan halkaan idiinku soo sheegidoonaa.

[xiinfaniin]

Further analysis by Hiiraan Online

[Ducaysane]

Great news folks..

[Thierry.]

Fantastic news I am just listening to BBC Somalia and 120 days before they are out.

 

A glimmer of hope

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

Still the un will suport the t f g alshabaab doesent want t f g and its leaders whats so ever

[Peace Action]

Good news indeed. Now can the bloodshed stop immediately or we have alshabaab who will continue fighting?

[Juje]

Shirkii Jabuuti oo lagu heshiisy

 

Wararka naga soo gaaraya magaalada Jabuuti ayaa sheegaya in ay heshiis wada gaaraan dhinacyada Soomaalida ee maalmahan shirku uga socday magaalada Jabuuti. Warbixin uu sii daayey Ra'iisul Wasaare ku-xigeenka islmarkaasna ah Wasiirka Warfaafinta Mr. Axmed Cabdisalaan Aden ayaa sheegay in lagu heshiiyey qodobo ay ka mid yihiin:

 

a) In xabadda la joojiyo

b) In Ciidamada Itoobiya ay Soomaaliya kaga baxaan muddo afar bilood ah

c) In si wadajir ah looga wada shaqeeyo nabadeynta waddanka Soomaaliya

Qodobadaas oo dhameystiran waxaan idiinku soo gudbindoonaa halkaan

 

Hiiraan Online

[N.O.R.F]

Good news indeed. No one loses face (an important thing in balatigis).

[CapeTown]

Big Things Poppin' magaalada Jabuuti

 

a) In xabadda la joojiyo

b) In Ciidamada Itoobiya ay Soomaaliya kaga baxaan muddo afar bilood ah

c) In si wadajir ah looga wada shaqeeyo nabadeynta waddanka Soomaaliya

Qodobadaas oo dhameystiran waxaan idiinku soo gudbindoonaa halkaan

 

 

MY ALLAH HELP THEM IMPLEMENT THESE AGREEMENT'S

[xiinfaniin]

Somali factions sign peace deal

 

 

Monday, June 09, 2008

 

 

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Somalia's interim government signed a peace deal on Monday with some opposition figures at U.N.-led talks in Djibouti that had looked on the brink of failure, a U.N. official said.

 

Hopes had dimmed after both delegations refused for days to meet face-to-face to discuss ways of ending 18 years of conflict that have racked the Horn of Africa nation.

 

 

"We have a peace deal," an aide to the U.N. envoy for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, told Reuters by telephone.

 

 

The details of what had been signed were not immediately clear.

 

 

But hardline members of Somalia's opposition had denounced other opposition figures who took part in the meetings, casting doubt on the implementation of any agreement.

 

 

Late on Sunday, Ould-Abdallah told reporters he had decided to end the talks. The sticking point was said to be the presence of Ethiopian troops in Somalia helping the government fight Islamist-led insurgents.

 

Source: Reuters, June 09, 2008