Angola: The Brazzaville Protocol

Expressing their deep appreciation to the People’s Republic of the Congo, Colonel Denis Sassou-Nguesso, for his indispensable contribution to the cause of peace in southwestern Africa and the hospitality extended to the delegations by the Government of the People’s Republic of the Congo,

Confirming their commitment to act in accordance with the Principles for a peaceful settlement in southwestern Africa, initialled at New York on 13 July 1988 and approved by their respective Governments on 20 July 1988, each of which is indispensable to a comprehensive settlement; with the understandings reached at Geneva on 5 August 1988 that are not superseded by this document; and with the agreement reached at Geneva on 15 November 1988 for the redeployment to the North and the staged and total withdrawal of Cuban troops from Angola,

Urging the international community to provide economic and financial support for the implementation of all aspects of this settlement,

Agree as follows:

1. The parties agree to recommend to the Secretary-General of the United Nations that 1 April 1989 be established as the date for implementation of the UNSCR 435/78.

2. The parties agree to meet on 22 December 1988 in New York for signature by Angola and Cuba of their bilateral agreement. By the date of signature, Angola and Cuba shall have reached agreement with the Secretary-General of the United Nations on verification arrangements to be approved by the Security Council.

3. The parties agree to exchange prisoners of war upon signature of the tripartite agreement.

4. The parties agree to establish a Joint Commission in accordance with the annex attached to this protocol.

For the Government of the People’s Republic of Angola:

For the Government of the Republic of Cuba:

For the Government of the Republic of South Africa:

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