This agreements provides ceasefire arrangements and transitional arrangements until the presidential elections. It addresses primarily military issues such disarmament demobilization and reintegration. It provides a timeframe for elections, establishes general amnesty provisions and addresses humanitarian issues including return of refugees, freedom of movement and delivery of humanitarian aid.

This protocol sets the mechanisms for repatriation of Rwandan refugees as well as their resettlement in Rwanda. The protocol also addresses such issues as the return of property, education and employment opportunities.

The agreement establishes the time frame and agenda for future talks to implement the Tripoli Agreement.