IMC to meet later this month

The Implementation Monitoring Committee (IMC) for the Arusha peace accord is due to hold its third session in Arusha, Tanzania from 28 May to 4 June to consider various aspects of its work. According to a draft agenda from the IMC, one session will be specifically devoted to issues concerning refugees and displaced people. Other issues under discussion will include the status of an independent commission on political prisoners to be set up by the government; monitoring the activities of the current government and setting up mechanisms to find solutions to disputes among the parties; and the IMC’s commitment to appeals for a cessation of hostilities. Issues relating to conditions required for the establishment of transitional institutions will also be discussed.