Timetable of the Liberia Peace AgreementBureau of African Affairs Washington, DC August 18, 2003
TIMING |
ARTICLE |
ACTIVITY |
ACTION REQUIRED |
PARTIES RESPONSIBLE |
OBSERVATIONS |
Cf+0 |
|
Signature of Ceasefire Agreement |
|
Gol, Lurd & Model |
|
Cf+0 |
Iv 4 |
Supervision and Monitoring of Ceasefire Agreement |
Deployment of an Interpositional Force (Ipf) |
Gol, Lurd, Model,Ecowas, Un, Us, Icgl |
|
Cf+0 |
V 1, 2 |
Disengagement of Opposing Forces |
Immediate Breaking of Tactical Contact Between Opposing Military Forces |
Ecowas Interposition Force |
|
Cf+0 |
Iv 4 |
Supervision and Monitoring of Ceasefire Agreement |
Deployment of an Interpositional Force (Ipf) |
Gol, Lurd, Model,Ecowas, Un, Us, Icgl |
|
I+0 |
|
Handover of President Taylor Swearing In of Vice-President Blah As President |
Deployment of an Interpositional Force (Ipf) |
Gol, Ecowas, Un, Us, Icgl |
|
I+0 |
Iii 2f, 2g |
Maintenance of Law and Order |
1. Deployment of Interim Police Force (Inpf) 2. Monitoring of Ipf By Interpositional Force |
Gol, Inpf, Interpositional Force |
|
I+0 |
Xxix |
International Assistance |
Establishment of A Un Mission In Liberia Responsible For The Implementation and Coordination of Political, Social, Economic and Security Assistance. |
Un Igol |
Ntgl, Funding Requirements |
I+0 |
Xxix 2, 3 |
International Assistance |
Establishment of A Mission of The Special Representative of The Ecowas Executive Secretary In Liberia To Coordinate The Implementation and Coordination of Political, Social, Economic and Security Assistance With The Un Mission and Set Up A Monitoring Mechanism For The Implementation of The Peace Agreement. |
Ecowas, Igol, Un, Icgl |
Ntgl, Funding Requirements |
I+0 |
Xiv 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Provision of Humanitarian Relief |
Availability of Aid |
Igol, Ipf, Un, Ecowas, Aid Agencies |
Funding Requirements. |
I+0 |
Xxix |
International Assistance |
Development of Assistance Programmes. |
Igol, Un, Ecowas and International Community |
Funding Requirements |
I+0 |
Xiv 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Provision of Humanitarian Relief |
Security Guarantees From The Parties, Un Needs Assessment Mission. |
Igol, Ipf, Un, Ecowas, Aid Agencies |
Funding Requirements. |
I+0 |
Xxix |
International Assistance |
Implementation of Assistance Programmes. |
Igol, Un, Ecowas, International Community, Imc |
Funding Requirements |
I+0 |
Ix, X, Xi |
Release of Political Prisoners, Prisoners of War and Abductees |
1. Information On Personnel To Icrc, Un and Other National and International Agencies. 2. Assistance Packages To Personnel. 3. Relocation of Personnel. |
Igol, Lurd, Model, Un, Ipf, Icrc, Ecowas Interposition Force |
Funding Requirements. |
I+0 |
Xxx 1, A, B, C Xxix |
Refugees & Displaced Persons International Assistance |
Spontaneous Return of Idps and Refugees |
Igol, Un and International Community |
Funding Requirements |
I+7 |
Xiv 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Provision of Humanitarian Relief |
Presence of Humanitarian Personnel, Comprehensive Programme of Humanitarian Emergency Assistance |
Igol, Un, Ecowas, Ipf, Aid Agencies |
Funding Requirements. |
I+7 |
Xiv 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Provision of Humanitarian Relief |
Registration of Beneficiaries |
Gol, Ntgl, Ipf, Aid Agencies |
Funding Requirements. |
T |
Xxxvi |
Signature of Peace Agreement |
|
All Parties To The Peace Agreement |
Aug-03 |
T |
Xx |
Establishment of A Transitional Government |
Inauguration of Chairman & Vice-Chairman Nomination of Members. |
All Parties To The Peace Agreement, Un, Ecowas, Au, Eu, Icgl |
Oct 14 2003 |
T+ |
Iv 1 |
Deployment of The International Stabilisation Force (Isf) |
Formation of Isf |
Ntgl, Lurd, Model,Ecowas, Un, Us, Icgl |
To T+ |
T+30 |
Xxix; Xxx 1 A, B, C |
International Assistance Refugees & Displaced Persons |
Organised Return of Idps and Refugees |
Un and International Community, Idps & Refugees |
Funding Requirements |
T+30 |
Vi 8 |
Formation of A National Commission For Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (Ncddrr) |
Formation of Ncddrr, Establishment of Monrovia Arms Free Zone |
Ntgl, Lurd, Model,Ecowas, Un, Icgl |
|
T+30 |
Vi 3 |
Design of A Cantonment, Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration Programme (Cddrp) |
Deployment of Isf, Formation of Ncddrr |
Isf, Combatants, Ncddrr |
Funding Requirements |
T+30 |
Viii 1, 2, 3 |
Restructuring of The Liberian National Police (Lnp) and Other Security Services |
1. All Special Security Units Disbanded. 2. Screening of Personnel For New Force. 3. Training of New Force. 4. Deployment of New Force. |
Ntgl, Ecowas, Un, Uncivpol, Icgl |
|
T+30 |
Xvii, 1, 3 |
Establishment of A Contracts and Monopolies Commission (Cmc) |
Nomination of Members |
Ntgl, Ntla, Civil Society |
Funding Requirements. |
T+60 |
Xvii, 2 |
Establishment of A National Electoral Commission (Nec) |
Nomination of Members |
Ntgl, Ntla |
Funding Requirements. |
T+60 |
Vi 10 |
Implementation of A Cantonment, Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration Programme (Cddrp) |
Deployment of Isf |
Ntgl, Ecowas, Ncddrr, Isf, Combatants |
To T+365. Ntgl Funding Request To The International Community |
T+60 |
Xii 2a, 2b, 3 |
Establishment of an Independent National Commission On Human Rights (Inchr) |
Nomination of Members |
Ntgl, Icrc, Un, Local Human Rights Groups and Civil Society |
Funding Requirements. |
T+60 |
Vi 7 |
Implementation of Disarmament and Demobilisation Programme |
Deployment of Isf To All Disarmament and Demobilisation Locations |
Ntgl, Ncddrr,Jmc, Isf, Combatants |
Completed At End of Ddrr Programme |
T+60 |
Vi 6, 7 |
Commencement of Withdrawal of All Forces To Encampment Locations |
Installation of Joint Monitoring Committee / Deployment of Isf |
Ecowas, Jmc, Isf, Combatants, Ncddrr, Ntgl |
|
T+60 |
Xvii 2 |
Implementation of Mandate of The Contract and Monopolies Commission (Cmc) |
Formulation of Policies, Inspection and Reforms |
Ntgl, Ntla, Cmc, National and International Experts |
Funding Requirements. |
T+60 |
Xviii, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Organisation of Elections |
Demarcation of Constituencies |
Ntgl, Nec, Un, Ecowas and International Community |
Identification of Funding Requirements and Funding Sources. |
T+60 |
Xviii, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Organisation of Elections |
Voter Education |
Ntgl, Nec, Un, Ecowas and International Community |
Identification of Funding Requirements and Funding Sources. |
T+75 |
Vii 3 |
Establishment of an Independent National Commission On Human Rights (Inchr) |
Publicity Campaigns |
Ntgl, Inchr, Icrc, Un, Local Human Rights Groups and Civil Society |
Funding Requirements |
T+75 |
Vii 3 |
Sensitisation of The Liberian Public On The Restructuring Plan of The Rafl |
Publicity and Education Campaign (Iec) |
Ntgl, Ncddrr |
|
T+90 |
Xii 2a, 2b, 3 |
Establishment of an Independent National Commission On Human Rights (Inchr) |
Monitoring of Compliance |
Ntgl, Inchr, Icrc, Un, Local Human Rights Groups and Civil Society |
Funding Requirements. |
T+90 |
Xvi |
Establishment of A Governance Reform Commission (Grc) |
Nomination of Members |
Ntgl, Ecowas, Un, Icgl |
Funding Requirements. |
T+90 |
Vii 1a |
Disbandment of All Irregular Forces of The Gol, Lurd and Model |
1. Disbandment. 2. Disarmament of All Large Calibre Weapons. |
Ncddrr, Jmc, Isf, Icgl, Combatants |
Completed At End of Ddrr Programme |
T+90 |
Vii 1b, 2e |
Disbandment, Restructuring of New Armed Forces of Liberia (Rafl) |
Restructuring of New Armed Forces of Liberia (Rafl) |
Ntgl, Ncddrr,Jmc, Isf, Icgl, Combatants |
Budget Allocation For Salaries |
T+90 |
Xviii, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Organisation of Elections |
Publicity and Information Campaigns |
Ntgl, Nec, Un, Ecowas and International Community |
Identification of Funding Requirements and Funding Sources. |
T+120 |
Xvi |
Establishment of A Governance Reform Commission (Grc) |
Implementation of Mandate |
Ntgl, Ecowas, Un, Icgl |
Funding Requirements. |
T+180 |
Xviii, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Organisation of Elections |
Registration of Voters |
Ntgl, Nec, Un, Ecowas and International Community |
Identification of Funding Requirements and Funding Sources. |
Oct-05 |
Xviii 2 |
Organisation of Elections |
Voting |
Ntgl, Nec, Un, Ecowas, Political Parties |
Identification of Funding Requirements and Funding Sources. |
Released on September 16, 2003
Return to This Volume Home Page. |