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Timetable of the Liberia Peace Agreement

Bureau 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.

 


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