PART VII FINAL PROVISIONS ARTICLE 48 REPEAL OF THE 2000 PROTOCOL ON THE TRIBUNAL IN THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY The 2000 Protocol on the Tribunal in the Southern African Development Community is repealed with effect from the date of entry into force of this Protocol. ARTICLE 49 SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES 1. States Parties shall strive to resolve any dispute regarding application, 2. Any dispute arising from the application, interpretation or implementation of this Protocol, which cannot be settled amicably, shall be referred to the SADC Tribunal. interpretation or implementation of the provisions of this Protocol amicably. ARTICLE 50 WITHDRAWAL 1. A State Party may withdraw from this Protocol upon the expiration of twelve (12) months from the date of giving written notice to that effect to the Executive Secretary. 2. Such State Party shall cease to enjoy all rights and benefits under this Protocol upon the withdrawal becoming effective. 3. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs 1 and 2, such State Party shall continue to be bound by obligations that arise out of this Protocol and are outstanding on the date of the withdrawal until such obligations are discharged. ARTICLE 51 SIGNATURE This Protocol shall be signed by the Heads of State or Government Member States, or their duly authorised representatives. 20 of SADC