The following agreements have been reached concerning political participation by FMLN, and shall be subject to
the implementation timetable contained in this Agreement:
Adoption of legislative or other measures needed to guarantee former FMLN combatants the full exercise of their civil and political
rights, with a view to their reintegration, within a framework of full legality, into the civil, political, and institutional
life of the country.
Freedom for all political prisoners.
Full guarantees and security for the return of exiles, war-wounded and other persons currently outside the country for reasons
related to the armed conflict.
Granting of licences for FMLN mass media.
Cessation of the armed conflict implies the commitment and the right of FMLN to full political participation, without any
restrictions other than those deriving from the new institutional and legal framework established by the agreements reached
during the negotiations.
Legalization of FMLN as a political party, through the adoption of a legislative decree to that end.
Guarantee that FMLN will be able to conduct its activities normally when it becomes a political party, meaning:
Freedom to canvass for new members;
The right to set up an appropriate infrastructure (premises, printing works, etc.);
Free exercise of the right of assembly and mobilization for FMLN leaders, activists and members;
Freedom for FMLN to purchase and use advertising space in the mass media.
Legal solution to the participation of FMLN members in COPAZ, once the latter formalizes its existence.
Special security measures
Immediately after the signing of this Agreement, special security measures shall be taken to protect any FMLN leaders who may require such
protection. The aforesaid measures, which may include their being accompanied by diplomatic personnel and also technical support from
friendly Governments, shall offer all the facilities required for FMLN leaders to be able to organize their own security in accordance
with the law. COPAZ shall supervise the arrangements agreed to herein and shall, if necessary, promote the adoption of the relevant
legislative or other provisions to ensure that such security measures are fully effective and properly established. As part of its
responsibility for the security of FMLN leaders, the Government of El Salvador shall provide the necessary facilities for implementing the
agreed arrangements. ONUSAL shall verify the adoption of the above measures.
Posted by USIP Library on:
April 16 2001
Source Name:
The United Nations and El Salvador 1990-1995, United Nations
Blue Books Series, vol. IV. (New York: United Nations, Dept. of Public
Information, 1995), 209-210.
Source Document Number:
U.N. Doc. No. A/46/864-S/23501
Date digitized:
March 2 2001
