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Taif Accords
Taif Accords
Summary:
These agreements seeked to end the Lebanese civil war. It extends Lebanese sovereignty and authority in South Lebanon, occupied by Israel. The accords transfered the power away from the Presidency and vested it in a cabinet equally divided between the Muslims and Christians. It includes a Syrian-Lebanese security agreement to bring about the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territory and calls for the disarmament and disbandment of all Lebanese and non-Lebanese militia.
Date:
22/10/1989
Country / Entity:
Lebanon
Region:
Middle East & West Asia
Conflict / Issue:
Intra-State
Thematic:
Framework Agreements / Procedural Elements
Transitional Political Arrangements
Political Power-sharing
Constitution Issues
Electoral Framework
Rule of Law
Justice Sector
Human Rights
Security Arrangements
DDR
SSR
Police
Military
Humanitarian and Refugee Issues
Socio-Economic and Development Issues
Statehood, Territory and Identity
Minorities, Indigenous Peoples and Other Groups
Implementation Arrangements
Local and International supporting Actors
Media and Communication
Language:
English