Appendix D: AU Peace and Security Legal Frameworks

Appendix D: AU Peace and Security Legal Frameworks

D.1 Key Legal Documents and Protocols

  • Protocol Relating to the Establishment of the Peace and Security Council (2002)
  • African Standby Force Framework (2003)
  • AU Common African Defense and Security Policy (2004)

D.2 AU’s Decision-Making Process in Peace Operations

Conflict Detection (CEWS)
Situation Assessment & Reporting
Deliberation by Peace and Security Council (PSC)
Resolution Passed for Intervention
Authorization of Troop Deployment (ASF)