Nairobi Agreement, 1999

In this article, we will explore the fascinating world of Nairobi Agreement, 1999 and its impact on different aspects of society. From its influence in history, through its relevance today, to its projection in the future, Nairobi Agreement, 1999 has played and plays a crucial role in numerous areas. Along these lines, we will analyze how Nairobi Agreement, 1999 has shaped and continues to influence our lives, as well as the implications that its presence has in different areas. Using a multidisciplinary approach, we will delve into the ins and outs of Nairobi Agreement, 1999 and try to unravel its complexities to better understand its place in society.

The 1999 Nairobi Agreement was a deal signed by Presidents Yoweri Museveni of Uganda and Omar al-Bashir of Sudan in Nairobi, Kenya, on 8 December 1999. The stated intent of the agreement was to "provide the critical impetus for resolving the northern Uganda conflict." The deal was brokered by former US president Jimmy Carter.

Conditions

The governments of Uganda and Sudan agreed to respect each other's territorial integrity, renounce use of force in settling differences, return prisoners of war from respective countries and generally work to disarming rebel groups within their own territory and refusing support towards rebel groups operating in each other's territory.

References

  • Implementing the 1999 Nairobi Agreement, Oguru Otto, from Protracted conflict, elusive peace - Initiatives to end the violence in northern Uganda, editor Okello Lucima, Accord issue 11, Conciliation Resources, 2002