Protocol on Peace and Security 2012

Abstract

The objective of this Protocol is to promote peace, security, and stability within the Community and good neighbourliness among the Partner States. Without prejudice to paragraph 1, the Partner States undertake to: protect the people and safeguard the development of the Community against instability arising from the breakdown of law and order, intra-and inter-state conflicts and aggression; co-ordinate and co-operate in matters related to peace and security in the Community; prevent, contain and peacefully resolve conflicts and disputes among and within the Partner States; Observe and encourage the implementation of the United Nations, African Union and other international conventions and treaties on arms control, disarmament and peaceful relations between Partner States; Develop peacekeeping capacity and co-ordinate the participation of Partner States in international and regional peace support operations...