Results of the Meeting Between Lt Gen Rose and Military Representatives

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Country/entity: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Yugoslavia (former)
Region: Europe and Eurasia
Agreement name: Results of the Meeting Between Lt Gen Rose and Military Representatives
Date: 8 Feb 1994
Agreement status: Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement: Yes
Agreement/conflict level: Intrastate/intrastate conflict
Balkan Conflicts (1991 - 1995) (1998 - 2001)
Former Yugoslavia

The disintegration of former Yugoslavia post cold war saw conflicts which became mediated and produced peace agreements in Slovenia (where the brief independence conflict was mediated by the EC Troika in 1991), Croatia (between Croatian and Serb populations 1991-1995), in Bosnia (between Croatian, Serb and Bosniak populations 1992-1995), in Macedonia (where mediation played a key pre-emptive role in preventing large scale conflict in 2001), in Kosovo (between Kosovar Albanians and Serbian population and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY), but also between FRY and NATO, 1998-1999), and a conflict in the Presevo Valley (between Albanians in South Serbia and FRY, 2000-2001). The continued fall-out of the disintegration of former Yugoslavia also saw mediated agreement and ultimate dissolution of the Union between Serbia and Montenegro.

Bosnia-Herzegovina

In 1991, after nationalist parties won the first multi-party elections in the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, a violent process of disintegration commenced. With its mixed population, Bosnia-Herzegovina became the centre of the following civil war that began in 1992 between the newly formed army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (mostly Muslim Bosniacs), and the parastatal forces of self-declared Bosnian Croat (Herzeg-Bosnia) and Bosnian Serb (Republika Srpska) entities within Bosnia-Herzegovina, supported by Croatia and Serbia, with various, often short-lived, coalitions. The General Framework Agreement (Dayton Peace Agreement), signed in 1995, split the country into two ethno-federal entities, the Bosniak-Croat Federation and the Republika Srpska, and included continued peacekeeping and institutional administration by international actors.

Kosovo

The conflict between Serbs and Kosovar Albanians has a long history and always involved territorial disputes as well as ethno-political, cultural and linguistic factors. The most recent phase of the conflict began in November 1997 when the Albanian Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA or UCK) began their campaign for the independence of Kosovo from the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY – then Serbia and Montenegro). The subsequent war lasted until the NATO intervention, which undertook bombing campaigns of Belgrade and other places in Serbia during spring 1999. The main agreements solving the conflict were internationally driven and, finally, a UNSC resolution imposed a post-conflict arrangement in the wake of what was essentially a NATO military victory. In February 2008, Kosovo’s parliament declared independence, but independence is still internationally disputed.
Stage: Ceasefire/related
Conflict nature: Government/territory
Peace process: Bosnia peace process
Parties: Copy of agreement not signed, but texts stated to be agreed by Lt Gen Rose (UNPROFOR), Gen Divjak (BiH Army) and Gen Milovanovic (BSA)
Third parties: -
Description: Results of shuttle meetings of UNPROFOR with representatives of the BiH Army and the BSA to prepare for finalising a ceasefire for the city of Sarajevo.

Agreement document: BA_940208_Results of meeting.pdf (opens in new tab) | Download PDF

Groups

Children/youth: No specific mention.
Disabled persons: No specific mention.
Elderly/age: No specific mention.
Migrant workers: No specific mention.
Racial/ethnic/national group: No specific mention.
Religious groups: No specific mention.
Indigenous people: No specific mention.
Other groups: No specific mention.
Refugees/displaced persons: No specific mention.
Social class: No specific mention.

Gender

Women, girls and gender: No specific mention.
Men and boys: No specific mention.
LGBTI: No specific mention.
Family: No specific mention.

State definition

Nature of state (general): No specific mention.
State configuration: No specific mention.
Self determination: No specific mention.
Referendum: No specific mention.
State symbols: No specific mention.
Independence/secession: No specific mention.
Accession/unification: No specific mention.
Border delimitation: No specific mention.
Cross-border provision: No specific mention.

Governance

Political institutions (new or reformed): No specific mention.
Elections: No specific mention.
Electoral commission: No specific mention.
Political parties reform: No specific mention.
Civil society: No specific mention.
Traditional/religious leaders: No specific mention.
Public administration: No specific mention.
Constitution: No specific mention.

Power sharing

Political power sharing: No specific mention.
Territorial power sharing: Power sharing→Territorial power sharing→Other
Page 1,
1. Gen Divjak stated that he had the full authority of the BiH Army and Govt and agreed the principles of a ceasefire and the following peace process:...
f. Sarajevo to become a UN administered city for a minimum period of two years.

Page 2,
4. Gen Milovanovic confirmed that the above steps would be taken with a view to ultimate placing of Sarajevo under UN administration.
Economic power sharing: No specific mention.
Military power sharing: No specific mention.

Human rights and equality

Human rights/RoL general: No specific mention.
Bill of rights/similar: No specific mention.
Treaty incorporation: No specific mention.
Civil and political rights: No specific mention.
Socio-economic rights: No specific mention.

Rights related issues

Citizenship: No specific mention.
Democracy: No specific mention.
Detention procedures: No specific mention.
Media and communication: No specific mention.
Mobility/access: No specific mention.
Protection measures: No specific mention.
Other: No specific mention.

Rights institutions

NHRI: No specific mention.
Regional or international human rights institutions: No specific mention.

Justice sector reform

Criminal justice and emergency law: No specific mention.
State of emergency provisions: No specific mention.
Judiciary and courts: No specific mention.
Prisons and detention: No specific mention.
Traditional Laws: No specific mention.

Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction: No specific mention.
National economic plan: No specific mention.
Natural resources: No specific mention.
International funds: No specific mention.
Business: No specific mention.
Taxation: No specific mention.
Banks: No specific mention.

Land, property and environment

Land reform/rights: No specific mention.
Pastoralist/nomadism rights: No specific mention.
Cultural heritage: No specific mention.
Environment: No specific mention.
Water or riparian rights or access: No specific mention.

Security sector

Security Guarantees: No specific mention.
Ceasefire: Security sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provision
Page 2,
2. An immediate ceasefire will be agreed tomorrow (09 Feb 1994) at a time to be decided.
Security sector→Ceasefire→General commitments
Page 1,
1. Gen Divjak stated that he had the full authority of the BiH Army and Govt and agreed the principles of a ceasefire and the following peace process:
a. No attacks would take place in or out of the city of Sarajevo by forces of the BiH.
b. The subsequent inter positioning of UNPROFOR forces on the line of confrontation.
d. The taking over of key positions and specified areas within the city by UNPROFOR and the subsequent return to barracks by the BiH.
e. On site monitoring of all BiH weapon systems by UNPROFOR.
f. Sarajevo to become a UN administered city for a minimum period of two years.

Page 1,
2. The BiH delegation agreed to meet with representatives of the BSA to discuss the details of the agreed principles at 1200 hrs on Wed 8 Nov 1994.

Page 2,
1. Gen Milovanovic stated that he had the full authority from Dr. Karadzic and Gen Mladic in agreeing the principles for the ceasefire, withdrawal of heavy weapons and subsequent dimilitarization of Sarajevo. He also agreed the following step by step approach and the principles enshrined therein.

Page 2,
3. A Joint Commission chaired by Comd BHQ will be established at 12.00 local 09 Feb at Sarajevo Airport to work out the elements of the ceasefire and withdrawal of heavy weapons, and subsequent demilitarization. The Commission will determine the mechanics of the step by step process under the following terms:
a. Withdrawal of infantry 1 KM from the confrontation line.
b. Withdrawal of tanks to positions 5 KM from the confrontation line.
c. Withdrawal of artillery and heavy mortar weapon systems to positions out of range of Sarajevo and the placing of such weapons under United Nations control.
d. Key positions will be occupied and sensitive areas patrolled by UNPROFOR.

Page 2,
4. Gen Milovanovic confirmed that the above steps would be taken with a view to ultimate placing of Sarajevo under UN administration.
Police: No specific mention.
Armed forces: No specific mention.
DDR: No specific mention.
Intelligence services: No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces: No specific mention.
Withdrawal of foreign forces: No specific mention.
Corruption: No specific mention.
Crime/organised crime: No specific mention.
Drugs: No specific mention.
Terrorism: No specific mention.

Transitional justice

Transitional justice general: No specific mention.
Amnesty/pardon: No specific mention.
Courts: No specific mention.
Mechanism: No specific mention.
Prisoner release: No specific mention.
Vetting: No specific mention.
Victims: No specific mention.
Missing persons: No specific mention.
Reparations: No specific mention.
Reconciliation: No specific mention.

Implementation

UN signatory: No specific mention.
Other international signatory: No specific mention.
Referendum for agreement: No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar: Page 1,
1. Gen Divjak stated that he had the full authority of the BiH Army and Govt and agreed the principles of a ceasefire and the following peace process:...
b. The subsequent inter positioning of UNPROFOR forces on the line of confrontation.
d. The taking over of key positions and specified areas within the city by UNPROFOR and the subsequent return to barracks by the BiH.
e. On site monitoring of all BiH weapon systems by UNPROFOR.

Page 2,
3. A Joint Commission chaired by Comd BHQ will be established at 12.00 local 09 Feb at Sarajevo Airport to work out the elements of the ceasefire and withdrawal of heavy weapons, and subsequent demilitarization. The Commission will determine the mechanics of the step by step process under the following terms:...
c. Withdrawal of artillery and heavy mortar weapon systems to positions out of range of Sarajevo and the placing of such weapons under United Nations control.
d. Key positions will be occupied and sensitive areas patrolled by UNPROFOR.
Enforcement mechanism: No specific mention.
Related cases: No specific mention.
Source: ICTY Exhibit 1D06-0035
http://icr.icty.org/

RESULTS OF THE MEETING BETWEEN LT GEN ROSE AND THE MILITARY REPRESENTATIVES HELD AT ARMY HEADQUARTERS OF THE BIH ARMY IN SARAJEVO AT 2030 HRS ON 7 FEBRUARY 1994

1. Gen Divjak stated that he had the full authority of the BiH Army and Govt and agreed the principles of a ceasefire and the following peace process:

a. No attacks would take place in or out of the city of Sarajevo by forces of the BiH.

b. The subsequent inter positioning of UNPROFOR forces on the line of confrontation.

d. The taking over of key positions and specified areas within the city by UNPROFOR and the subsequent returm to barracks by the BiH.

e. On site monitoring of all BiH weapon systems by UNPROFOR.

f. Sarajevo to become a UN administered city for a minimum period of two years.

2. The BiH delegation agreed to meet with representatives of the BSA to discuss the details of the agreed principles at 1200 hrs on Wed 8 Nov 1994.

RESULTS OF THE MEETING WITH LT GEN ROSE AND MILITARY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE BSA HELD AT LUKAVICA AT 16.00 HRS ON 8 FEB 1994

1. Gen Milovanovic stated that he had the full authority from Dr. Karadzic and Gen Mladic in agreeing the principles for the ceasefire, withdrawal of heavy weapons and subsequent dimilitarization of Sarajevo.

He also agreed the following step by step approach and the principles enshrined therein.

2. An immediate ceasefire will be agreed tomorrow (09 Feb 1994) at a time to be decided.

3. A Joint Commission chaired by Comd BHQ will be established at 12.00 local 09 Feb at Sarajevo Airport to work out the elements of the ceasefire and withdrawal of heavy weapons, and subsequent demilitarization.

The Commission will determine the mechanics of the step by step process under the following terms:

a. Withdrawal of infantry 1 KM from the confrontation line.

b. Withdrawal of tanks to positions 5 KM from the confrontation line.

c. Withdrawal of artillery and heavy mortar weapon systems to positions out of range of Sarajevo and the placing of such weapons under United Nations control.

d. Key positions will be occupied and sensitive areas patrolled by UNPROFOR.

4. Gen Milovanovic confirmed that the above steps would be taken with a view to ultimate placing of Sarajevo under UN administration.