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