II. Special Political Committee

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1 II. Special Political Committee Agenda Order: A D B C A. The role of diamonds in fueling conflict (0) II A Germany II A Jordan II A Canada II A United Kingdom II A Turkey II A Chile II A Russian Federation II A Afghanistan II A Brazil II A 0 Belgium II A Malaysia II A Syria B. The situation in Afghanistan () II B Germany II B Algeria II B Canada II B Saudi Arabia II B Iran II B Afghanistan II B Ukraine II B Jordan II B Italy II B 0 United Kingdom C. Causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa (b) II C Germany II C Ukraine II C Canada II C Iran II C United Kingdom II C Lebanon II C Turkey II C United States of America II C Brazil II C 0 Malaysia II C Syria II C Canada II C Algeria D. The risk of nuclear proliferation in the Middle East (00) II D Germany II D Algeria II D South Africa II D Saudi Arabia II D Iran II D United Kingdom II D Turkey II D Senegal II D Russian Federation II D 0 Sudan II D Afghanistan

2 MAMUN 0 DRAFT RESOLUTION II-A- Submitted By: Germany Subject: The role of diamonds in fueling conflict RECOGNIZING conflict diamonds as diamonds being mined outside of state areas and being used to illegally fund armed conflict against legitimate states, and EXPRESSING specific concern with the sale and trade of illicit rough diamonds fueling humanitarian issues and armed conflict, particularly in Africa, and FURTHER RECOGNIZING that the smuggling of illicit diamonds accounts for about 0% of annual diamond trade, yet only % of diamonds mined are conflict diamond, and RECALLING that the Government Gold and Diamond Office has estimated that the conflict diamonds mined give,, Euros towards armed conflict each year, and COMMENDING the Kimberly process workings and its devotion to certification of all rough diamonds and encouraging sustainable peace, and NOTING WITH APPROVAL The Mano River Basin initiative aiming to increase safety and policing in the Mano River Union, including Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Côte d Ivoire, all of which are heavily affected by conflicts being funded through diamonds, and AFFIRMING the Red-Green alliance and their goals of ending civil strife in Angola, Sierra Leone, and other nations, and FURTHER RECOGNIZING the need for countries with heavy amounts in diamonds in imports and exports to take up leadership roles in progression towards peace, and CONCERNED with the Kimberly Process recent necessity to expand their certification scheme concern to governments illegally seizing large diamonds fields and mines from miners, and CONDEMNING governments funding unnecessary fields with diamonds unethically taken from miners, and. Recognizes the urgent need for resolution so that peace, stability, and democracy can be seen throughout all of Africa;. Calls upon all nations affected by conflict diamonds to be active in working towards a solidified plan considering all elements needed for success including but not limited to: a.international recognition and involvement in a certification scheme such as the Kimberley process; b.transparency through all nations;

3 MAMUN 0 DRAFT RESOLUTION 0 =====================PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE =====================. Requests that nations affected focus on diminishing conflict fueled by diamonds with the support of nations willing;. Requests all large diamond cartels, such as De Beers, to recognize necessity for a quick solution for peace, and devote themselves to similar measures in reference to those that the UN has been taking;. Designates a sector of the UN to be created and titled the Illicit Diamond and Conflict committee (IDCC) and made to focus on reform of current tactics aimed at breaking the link between illicit diamonds and prolonged conflict made up of member states led by nations largely affected.

4 MAMUN 0 DRAFT RESOLUTION 0 0 II-A- Submitted By: Jordan Subject: The role of diamonds in fueling conflict DISTRAUGHT by the conflicts of all kinds, and DISGUSTED by the use of diamonds for the funding of such conflicts, and ACKNOWLEDGING the Security Council resolution, and RECALLING the resolutions /, /, /, /0, /0, /, as well as 0/, in which it called for the development and implementation as well as certification of diamonds, and. CALLS UPON all nations to administer the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, created by resolution /, into their current import and export regulations and customs system;. URGES nations to refuse the purchase, and/or importation of diamonds from conflict plagued areas;. RECCOMENDS that the United Nations create an analytically based, nonbiased, list of nations as well as territories, from which such minerals should be denied in any form of commerce, as it is known diamonds are being used to fuel conflicts

5 MAMUN 0 DRAFT RESOLUTION II-A- Submitted By: Canada Subject: The role of diamonds in fueling conflict AFFIRMING the creation of the Kimberley Process and the combating of the conflict/blood diamond trade which is driven by forced labor and warlords, who have no respect for the most basic human rights of those they control, and APPROVING past efforts by governments around the world to rid the market of conflict/blood diamonds through legislation and initiatives such as the implementation of the Canadian Certificate, a document required by the Export and Import of Rough Diamonds Act passed by the Canadian government which allows law enforcement to seize goods under suspicion of being involved in the illicit trade of diamonds, and CONVINCED that the sale of conflict/blood diamonds fuels the trade itself by increasing demand for the goods, in effect indirectly rewarding the use of forced labor, and EMPHASIZING the immediate effect an international increase in regulation could have on the demand for such goods, thus eliminating the profit human rights abusers and rebel groups receive from the profits,. ACCEPTS the expansion of relations between the African Union and United Nations for the purpose of combating such illicit trades through the creation of the African Diamond Observation Commission (ADOC), which will specifically handle the topic of conflict/blood diamonds by: A.Observing the flow of finances and goods related to illegal trades such as the illicit trade of diamonds with the ultimate goal of identifying locations of forced labor camps, organizations funding such trades, and to eventually present legal cases against such violators, B. Be composed of specialists with law enforcement, financial security, and/or legal backgrounds who have been vetted by the United Nations and have been approved by the United Nations General Assembly, C. Creating a wing of ADOC that will be made up of business professionals and economists who will advise nations that are not yet involved in the Kimberley Process on ways that they can - on a case by case basis - combat the trade of illegal diamonds;. ENCOURAGES all nations that are not yet in compliance with the Kimberley Process to collaborate with those that do, and in cases where this is simply not possible for an individual nation, it is recommended that said nation work with ADOC specialists to see in what way(s) they can collaborate;. ENDORSES any action to combat the trade that is in line with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and international agreements/regulations by nations in which forced labor related to the illegal diamond trade is taking place;. FURTHER INVITES nations that indirectly receive finances from illegal trades to utilize the knowledge and advice of ADOC to decrease economic dependency on illegal businesses such as these, while also using such advice to achieve a greater level of financial sustainability throughout their nation;

6 MAMUN 0 DRAFT RESOLUTION II-A- Submitted By: United Kingdom Subject: The role of diamonds in fueling conflict REALIZING the ongoing trend of the sale of rough diamonds and other minerals to fund conflicts and human rights abuses, and EXPRESSING WITH APPRECIATION the civil society s role in uncovering the use of diamonds for fueling conflicts to the general population, and RECALLING resolutions / of December 000 and / of December 00 on the link between the illicit transaction of rough diamonds and armed conflict, and FURTHER RECALLING all relevant resolutions passed by the Security Council on the use of rough diamonds to fuel conflicts, including its resolutions of June, of April 000, 0 of July 000, of March 00, and of January 00, and AWARE OF the significant reduction in conflict diamond and mineral sales already done thorough the works of international bodies such as the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region s (ICGLR) Regional Initiative against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources (RINR), and NOTING WITH DEEP CONCERN the shortcomings of the KPCS and other initiatives in addressing the problem of ending the sale of conflict diamonds,. DESIGNATES the establishment of the KPCS as a subsidiary organ of the General Assembly, in accordance with rule of the Rules of Procedure of the General Assembly and Article of the UN Charter (a) This subsidiary organ would be under the jurisdiction of the Fourth Committee of the General Assembly (b) Participation in the KPCS will be open to all UN member states (c) A meeting will be convened between all KPCS participants to go over the scheme s shortcomings and revise its guiding documents, including the topics of: (i) Addressing abuses of human rights and fair labor standards (ii) Redefining the term proportional penalties for transgressions (iii) Creating a legal standing for the KPCS (iv) Implementation of a governing body for the scheme responsible for enforcing the provisions of the KPCS (v) Transparency of member nations;. REQUESTS the creation of a monitoring system and database run by the UN to track the exportation of rough diamonds and prevent the smuggling of conflict diamonds and minerals through non-kpcs nations borders (a) This monitoring system and database would be based on the ICGLR s RINR (b) The provisions of this monitoring system would include biannual mine inspections carried out by auditors, comprised of government representatives, local and international industries, and local and international civil society (c) The database would state which mines are in accordance with or in violation of international protocol

7 MAMUN 0 DRAFT RESOLUTION 0 =====================PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE ===================== (d) The monitoring and cataloging of diamond mines will be given priority to mines located in nations dealing with conflict;. ENCOURAGES private corporations, NGOs, and the civil society to continue in their work to spread awareness on the issue of diamonds fueling conflicts;. FURTHER ENCOURAGES private corporations, NGOs, and the civil society to aid in carrying out and providing viable solutions to combat the mining of conflict diamonds;. RECOMMENDS the use of profits from diamonds to be used on nation and capacity building, including education, in order to prevent further conflict.

8 MAMUN 0 DRAFT RESOLUTION II-A- Submitted By: Turkey Subject: The role of diamonds in fueling conflict FULLY AWARE of the dangers of using diamonds to fund conflict, and ACKNOWLEDGING that many nations have already joined the Kimberly Process, and REMINDING the international community that there are still seven nations that have not met the minimal qualifications for the Kimberly Process yet, and CONSCIOUS of and the past horrors that have occurred in Cote D Ivoire because of conflict diamonds, and NOTING WITH APPROVAL that Cote D Ivoire has made progress in its diamond industry to repair its economy, and DEEPLY CONCERNED with the continued presence of blood diamonds in nations such as Sierra Leone, Angola, Cote D Ivoire, Zimbabwe, and Central African Republic, and OBSERVING that nations with diversified economies have become less reliant on conflict diamonds, and. CALLS UPON nations that have not signed on to the Kimberly Process and are effected by conflict diamonds to do so immediately;. ENCOURAGES African nations to construct infrastructure in order to help spur economic growth. URGES such nations to expand their agricultural production in order to decrease dependency on blood diamonds;. RECOMMENDS that developed nations assist African nations to diversify their economies by a. supplying outside investments to encourage economic growth; b. sending specialists to observe what is needed to improve their industries;. REQUESTS that such nations effected become aware and increasingly transparent of the issues occurring.

9 MAMUN 0 DRAFT RESOLUTION II-A- Submitted By: Chile Subject: The role of diamonds in fueling conflict RECOGNIZING the impact the international community s efforts to regulate the trade of diamonds had on establishing peace in Angola, Côte d Ivoire, Liberia and Sierra Leone and, NOTING the successes and failures of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme and, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT the role of organizations such as the World Diamond Council, Diamond Development Initiative, African Diamond Council, and African Diamonds Producers Association in preventing the trade of blood diamonds and, BEARING IN MIND the need for international cooperation and collaboration to prevent the trade of blood diamonds and, AWARE of the need for consumers to have the ability to identify the source of diamonds and, NOTING FURTHER the need for regulation of mineral mines,. COMMENDS the success of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme and the efforts of the international community. URGES member countries of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme to help countries seeking to be a part of it meet the minimum requirements. REQUESTS the international community reaffirm its commitment to preventing the trade of blood diamonds. FURTHER REQUESTS the international community reaffirm its commitment to collaboration in the effort to prevent the illicit trade of blood diamonds. FURTHER URGES the World Diamond Council to set guidelines for those selling diamonds to keep a record of the source of aforementioned diamonds. RECOMMENDS that the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme expand the ban on diamonds to include diamonds illicitly sold by warlords and interest groups, as compared to simply insurgent groups. FURTHER RECOMMENDS the United Nations allocate more funding to the Diamond Development Initiative and African Diamond Council. ENCOURAGES the international community and the African Diamond Producers Association to fund the regulation of mineral mines a. Placing emphasis on worker protections and records of diamonds i. Records would include the number and location of diamonds mined, and the number and location of exports

10 MAMUN 0 DRAFT RESOLUTION II-A- Submitted By: Russian Federation Subject: The role of diamonds in fueling conflict DEEPLY CONCERNED of the role of diamonds in fueling conflict, especially in Africa, and the negative impact it has on the stability in these areas, and RECALLING resolution / in which the Security Council supported to work of the Kimberley Process in its work in reducing conflict diamonds, and EMPHASIZING the continued improvement in the Kimberley Process, along with the continuation of participation by other nations as stated in resolution /, and KEEPING IN MIND the diamond economy of legitimate diamonds is an important resource in promoting economies, and RECOGNIZING the importance of the Kimberley Process in monitoring the trade of blood diamonds and legitimate diamonds in the world s economy as stated in resolution /, and NOTING WITH SATISFACTION the work of the World Diamond Council in self-regulating the diamond industry by voluntary action as described in the Interlaken Declaration,. ENCOURAGES the work of the Kimberley Process in regulating the diamond industry for legitimate diamonds;. DEPLORES sanctions placed on countries that continue to support the industry of conflict diamonds for it supports selling them elsewhere;. CALLS UPON nations to invest in technology and research in traceability of diamonds, especially conflict diamonds;. STRONGLY SUPPORTS the cooperation between a nation s government and the Kimberley Process to ensure legitimate diamonds while remembering sovereignty;. STRONGLY CONDEMNS nations who continue to profit from conflict diamonds, and recommend their suspension from the Kimberley Process until regulations are met.

11 MAMUN 0 DRAFT RESOLUTION II-A- Submitted By: Afghanistan Subject: The role of diamonds in fueling conflict RECALLING Resolutions 0/, /, and in particular /, which established the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, and ACKNOWLEDGING that several conflicts in Africa, specifically in Angola, Cote d Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zimbabwe had been or are being funded by the illicit sale of rough conflict diamonds, and REAFFIRMING the success of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, an organization of member states, advocacy organizations, and industrial leaders which distinguishes conflict diamonds from legitimately produced minerals, and regulates the legal sale and trade of diamonds between states, as it has successfully ended conflicts in Cote d Ivoire, Liberia, Angola, and Sierra Leone, and AFFIRMING that synthetic diamonds are, by commercial, aesthetic, and technical definitions, identical to natural, rough cut diamonds, and RECOGNIZING that a virtual oligopoly exists within the diamond market, causing diamonds to be overvalued, which indirectly attribute to their popularity as a resource used to fuel conflict, FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGING that diamond is not isolated as the only precious mineral used to fuel conflict, but that a wide variety of mined resources, including gold, lapis lazuli, and oil are used in a similar manner,. URGES member states heavily involved in the transaction of diamonds to join the Kimberley Process, and to accede to its regulations and expansions, as its policies have shown to be highly effective;. CALLS UPON member states of the Kimberley Process to allow inspections regarding the status of its effectiveness in within nations, so as to implement improvements and ensure security;. REQUESTS that the Kimberley Process leadership investigate and, if needed, acknowledge other abuses surrounding seemingly legitimate diamond industry, including mine labor conditions, evictions near mining sites, and the use of minerals to fund political organizations;. ESTABLISHES the South-Asian Conflict Mineral Commission as a division of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, which will work to implement its proven strategies to combat the sale of minerals, including lapis lazuli, in southern Asian nations, where terrorist organizations run many mines as sources of funding;. CALLS UPON able member states to invest in the development of synthetic diamond production, as the increased availability of diamonds, regardless of their source, will reduce its appeal as a source of funding for conflicts.

12 MAMUN 0 DRAFT RESOLUTION II-A- Submitted By: Brazil Subject: The role of diamonds in fueling conflict RECOGNIZING the irreparable damage caused by the trade of conflict diamonds, particularly in southern Africa and the western coast of Africa, and REMINDING those represented here of the millions killed and the thousands affected by civil war, with conflict diamond funded rebels or diamonds as incentive to rebel against and/or invade a nation state, and NOTING the importance of the legal diamond trade to the economies of Africa in particular, as well as other regions, and EXPRESSING ITS APPRECIATION for the work done by the Kimberly Process, as well as progress made by nations represented here who have made contributions to the efforts to eliminate the conflict diamond trade, and REMINDING ALSO that the number of conflict diamonds traded has been reduced to less than % of all diamonds traded, and.commends those involved with eliminating the conflict diamond trade, and the progress made in that area, and.calls UPON nations not already working to eradicate conflict diamonds to begin to work together with the Kimberly Process, and.expresses ITS HOPE that within the next 0 years the conflict diamond trade and conflicts fueled by the trade of diamonds, will be completely eradicated, and.encourages the nations represented here to educate the citizens that they represent, about the negative impact that the conflict diamond trade has had on nations across the world, as well as the Kimberly Process and the progress due to its efforts, as education is powerful as well as the voices of the people, with the support of educated citizens the conflict diamond trade can be completely eradicated.

13 MAMUN 0 DRAFT RESOLUTION II-A-0 Submitted By: Belgium Subject: The role of diamonds in fueling conflict REALIZING that conflict diamond fuels creates strife worldwide between nations financing armed conflicts, and RECOGNIZING that conflict diamonds have a lasting impact on global scale that puts strain on the idea of world peace, and UNDERSTANDING that diamonds are used by insubordinate rebel groups to finance and to maintain their current status within the public community that the group is located in and to maintain their personal arsenal, and RECALLING the dire need of public awareness to bring up the issue and enforce the certain actions needed to prevent rebel groups from acquiring diamonds, and DESIRING an increase in enforcement for those who attempt to smuggle diamonds into other countries in order to finance rebel groups,. ENCOURAGES that the smuggling of diamonds and other goods to finance insubordinate groups within the country they are smuggling diamonds and other goods into shall be enforced morefully;. WELCOMES that the laws set by United Nations is followed by the rule of conduct;. FURTHER RECOMMENDS the need of an urgent care for the problems and cautious consideration of the problem at hand;. REQUEST that punishment to those who are insubordinate of the laws processed. WELCOMES the idea of checking and processing luggage at airports in order to put an end to smuggling diamonds.

14 MAMUN 0 DRAFT RESOLUTION 0 0 II-A- Submitted By: Malaysia Subject: The role of diamonds in fueling conflict EXPRESSING strong apprehension towards the mining and distribution of blood diamonds, and RECOGNIZING the positive and cooperative efforts made by Eli Izkahoff s Kimberley Process Certification Scheme in order to legalize the diamond industry and to ensure that diamond purchases were not financing violence by rebel movements and their allies seeking to undermine legitimate governments., DEEPLY DISTURBED by the modern-day slavery taking place at the root of conflict diamonds, KEEPING IN MIND that the blood diamond industry was founded on rebellion against legitimate governance,. EXPRESSES ITS HOPE that a simply-put two step plan would be the solution to end the blood diamond conflict... Step one: The identification of where the blood diamonds are being mined and what rebellions are behind each mining organization Step two: The implementation of a UN group of representatives specialized in preventing the mining and distribution of conflict diamonds found during the utilization of step one;. ENCOURAGES the continuation of actions taken by The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme to help prevent violence and legalize the mining of diamonds.

15 MAMUN 0 DRAFT RESOLUTION II-A- Submitted By: Syria Subject: The role of diamonds in fueling conflict RECOGNIZING the failure of previous efforts to stop the flow of proceeds from illicit diamond mining and trading in effort to obtain arms and ammunition, and BEARING IN MIND the loss of over. million lives due to wars caused by the illegal diamond trade system, and OBSERVING the consequences of diamond mining to a nation s economy, its citizens, and its devastating affects to international trade, and EMPHASIZING the effectiveness of the Kimberly Process Certification Scheme, established in 00, and its efforts to prevent conflict diamonds from entering legal trade; while also, considering the strict and clear minimum requirements that must be met by participating nations and, ALARMED by the fueling of civil wars inspired by the illegal diamond trade in Sierra Leone, Liberia, the Republic of Congo, Côte d Ivore, the Central African Republic, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and. CALLS UPON all nations involved in the illegal diamond trade to comply and participate in the Kimberly Process in order to protect those nations citizens and their sovereignty;. REQUESTS a clause to be added to the Kimberly Process adding a minimum requirement of border security to prevent the illegal smuggling of non-conflict diamonds; a. The border security force must be controlled by the member nation and its own law enforcement program which does not include NGOs.. CONDEMNS any nation that uses its military to harm or enslave its citizens into illegal diamond trading and places trade sanctions on any nation that takes such action, while also respecting the UN Declaration of Human Rights: Article ;. APPRECIATES the use of diamonds to increase national wealth and boost economic growth in countries that have been given the opportunity to do so such as Côte d Ivore in 0, when the UN lifted its ban on the nation;. URGES all nations, both involved in the diamond trade or not, to participate and comply with the Kimberly Process in order to create a more globally peaceful diamond trade network.

16 MAMUN 0 DRAFT RESOLUTION II-B- Submitted By: Germany Subject: The situation in Afghanistan REAFFIRMING strong support of the Afghan government and their fight for stability, and RECOGNIZING Afghanistan as an important focus point of the United Nations, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and all nations invested in preventing terrorism, and REALIZING the process of stabilizing the democratic government of Afghanistan and protecting the state against its adversaries as difficult and multidimensional in terms of possible effective actions, and DECLARING all problems that run through Afghanistan, such as narcotics, insurgencies, and terrorism, as current, relevant, and urgent, and RECALLING that military support alone is not effective in rebuilding Afghanistan, and that a comprehensive approach involving both military tools and reconstruction efforts is necessary to establish Afghanistan as a self-reliant and secure nation, and REFERRING to NATO s current goal with the International Security Assistance Force as vital, one of progression through increasing the ability and capacities of Afghan forces, through training and assistance, and.requests that all nation with deployed troops instead provide non combatant policing forces, in order to support the Afghan police, and to allow Afghanistan to eventually assume full control of security forces;.further requests that nations increase the flow of monetary aid to the government of Afghanistan in order to enhance infrastructure and security;.urges nations to understand the successes of the mission of Afghanistan and to support further efforts, as now is a vital time to ensure longevity of safety and security;.recommends a meeting of NATO allies, Afghanistan, regional allies of Afghanistan, and whomever Afghanistan may desire to attend, to be held in order the cement the implementation of future techniques in order to support Afghanistan; a.this meeting is to be held in Berlin, Germany, and to run from August th to August th.congratulates the Afghanistan government and people on their success in stability and security.

17 MAMUN 0 DRAFT RESOLUTION II-B- Submitted By: Algeria Subject: The situation in Afghanistan DEEPLY CONCERNED with the threat of terrorist groups destroying the leftover peace and order of Afghanistan, and EMPHASIZING the possibility of the unrest cultivating in Afghanistan further vitiating the currently damaged security and order of Afghanistan further, and FURTHER DEPLORING any and all terrorist groups in Afghanistan and their actions, and RECOGNIZING all efforts and attempts at resolving all conflicts in Afghanistan such as the Bonn and Kabul conferences, deployment of the International Security Assistance Force in 00 which NATO then assumed control over, having forces in Afghanistan to help supplying security and teaching the police, and FULLY AWARE of the importance of keeping the mission to restore Afghanistan to its highest point possible with the least amount of casualties and damage possible, and. STRONGLY CONDEMNS the existence of further threats and attacks from the terroristic groups of Afghanistan;. CALLS UPON member nations to provide monetary and other forms of peaceful support for the peace and security of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan;. SUPPORTS aid of all kinds from each and every member nation that is willing to supply;. ENCOURAGES member states to support and invite all forms of peaceful, intranational communication between people who have been commonly aggressive towards one another;. CALLS for the curation of more conferences such as the Bonn and Kabul ones, military aid to be able to help and teach the police and forces of Afghanistan how to better protect their people, and regain, then keep themselves and their freedom safe.

18 MAMUN 0 DRAFT RESOLUTION II-B- Submitted By: Canada Subject: The situation in Afghanistan ALARMED BY the rate at which Taliban elements and affiliates have captured land previously controlled by the Afghan National Army (ANA) and/or North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Forces, this includes International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) and other counter-insurgency organizations that have been involved in the situation past and present, and APPROVING the past efforts of parties dedicated to the protection of the Afghan People, sustainability of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, and the protection of the rights of those in conflict zones, and DEEPLY CONCERNED by the lack of support for the people and government of Afghanistan, which has been and continues to be a result of political turmoil, resulting in decreasing security force strength, and DESIRING further support for elements in country, this includes coalition growth, involvement of humanitarian groups, and protection of critical Afghan infrastructure, and EMPHASIZING the need for further training of the ANA to boost combat readiness and effectiveness in order to protect defenseless civilians and limit the spread of extremist ideology, this includes better education for women and young girls who would suffer under the Taliban ideology, and NOTING WITH DEEP CONCERN previous attacks on schools throughout Pakistan and Afghanistan by Taliban forces aiming to inflict large-scale panic and civilian casualties, which emphasizes the importance of protecting the ability of children in the region to receive a full, safe education, and REALIZING that during and after the successful removal of insurgent forces has been accomplished, both economic and infrastructural advisory will be required to assure the continuity of the Afghan Government and to institute positive growth throughout the nation,. ACCEPTS the creation of the United Nations Afghan Advisory Council (UNAAC) which will address the current crises in Afghanistan by advising the national government in all requested fields, these fields will be handled by individual Development Assistance Panels (DAPs), the DAPs are structured as follows and will be made up of specialists from and appointed by UN member states who have been approved by the Afghan Government: I. The Governmental Assistance Panel (GAP): - Goal: To advise the Afghan Government on any and all circumstances they request panel assistance on, this includes items of national security should such help be requested, - Staff: Specialists in the field of governmental development, II. The Economic Assistance Panel (EAP): - Goal: To advise Afghan officials of how to draft trade agreements, achieve economic sustainability, and draft a financial plan focused on funding the widespread rebuilding and upgrading of infrastructure needed nationwide both presently and post insurgency,

19 MAMUN 0 DRAFT RESOLUTION =====================PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE ===================== - Staff: Specialists in the field of finance, economic development, international trade, and financial crisis resolution, III. The Military Assistance Panel (MAP): - Goal: To work in conjunction with military forces on the ground including the ANA, ISAF, any additional forces requesting advisory assistance in the military field, and would also be placed in command of any UN Peacekeeping forces placed on assignment in Afghanistan by the United Nations Security Council, - Staff: Military leadership from the appointing nation with a clean record in relation to respect of human rights, and with the approval of ANA Leadership, IV. The Education Assistance Panel (EdAP): - Goal: A full review of the Afghan Education System in regards to teaching techniques, student security, and the ability of all students to receive a fair and full education, as well as allowing female students the same opportunities as males, - Staff: Educators, administrators, and leaders in the field of education dedicated to the goals previously mentioned; V. The Infrastructural Assistance Panel (IAP): - Goal: To provide advice for and assist in the updating of Afghan infrastructure in secure zones and rebuilding of infrastructure in zones ravaged by conflict with the best techniques, plans, and knowledge bases possible, - Staff: Engineers, architects, construction specialists, and support staff from relevant fields,. APPROVES the institution of UNICEF and UNHCR assets in Afghanistan upon the approval of the Afghan government to lessen the humanitarian burden on the Afghan economy, and is also aimed at preventing ANA forces from being overstretched serving as both humanitarian workers and security personnel while conflict exists inside the sovereign territory of Afghanistan;. CONDEMNS previous attacks planned and carried out by the Taliban on civilians and the military personnel of sovereign nations, and hereby DESIGNATES that the United Nations should devote all assistance deemed necessary by UN assets on the ground to bettering the quality of life of the Afghan People;. ENCOURAGES both parties currently involved in militarily combating the insurgency and those capable of doing so to provide assistance if willing to, should military aid be sent with the approval of the Afghan Government from a nation currently not involved in the ISAF to send such aid under the oversight of the UNAAC s Military Assistance Panel;. FURTHER INVITES both NGOs, individuals, and willing nations to contribute humanitarian aid to the UNHCR and other UN organs that will be conducting humanitarian operations throughout Afghanistan;. FURTHER REMINDS the Special Political Committee and any readers of this document that the sovereignty of Afghanistan is of the utmost importance and that Afghanistan will hold the final say as to the carrying out of any UNAAC suggestions and proposals;

20 MAMUN 0 DRAFT RESOLUTION =====================PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE =====================. NOTES that the administration and staff of the UNAAC will be selected and appointed by the UN General Assembly and approved by the Government of Afghanistan, once the staff has completed the approval process the UN Secretary General s Office will be placed in oversight of the organization, any concerns can be brought to the floor of the GA by the secretary general with the GA holding ultimate authority over the organization;. REQUESTS consideration by UN member states that peacekeeping forces be sent in protection of critical infrastructure which will be defined as such by the General Assembly of the United Nations, preferably encompassing infrastructure such as schools and aid camps, A. Suggests to the United Nations Security Council a comprehensive review of the Peacekeeping Rules of Engagement so that peacekeepers are able to adequately and successfully defend themselves, civilians, and the objective they are sent to protect involving a point system to be arranged as follows: Threat Level One: Minimal: - Objective is within a secure zone and warrants only unarmed peacekeepers who will act as observers for the Afghan National Army and other coalition forces, Threat Level Two: Medium: - Objective is within a zone with a history of civil disobedience and/or rioting crowds armed with nonlethal weapons, - Equipment: Non-lethal weapons to be used only if they or the objective are attacked or looted, and should such a situation present itself local authorities are to be immediately notified, Threat Level Three: High: - Objective is within a zone under coalition control, but with a history of indirect fire from insurgent fighters or where the national government requests such support, - Equipment: Non-lethal weapons to be used under the same circumstances as a threat level II, and lethal weapons to be used only if fired upon or if civilians are fired upon with the target and the weapon being used in full sight of the peacekeeper. B. Reminds all involved parties that the territorial and governmental sovereignty of the Afghan Government is to be respected by giving the national government veto power on all peacekeeping operations as mentioned throughout operative clause () of this document.

21 MAMUN 0 DRAFT RESOLUTION II-B- Submitted By: Saudi Arabia Subject: The situation in Afghanistan ACKNOWLEDGING a history of strife and conflict within the Afghan state, and VIEWING WITH APPRECIATION past United Nations work in the region, including Resolution / s comprehensive set of solutions, and NOTING the complex set of problems posed in Afghanistan, including but not limited to opium production, economic instability, terrorist insurgents, and humanitarian concerns, and RECOGNIZING the actions taken by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), and TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION the role the narcotics industry in Afghanistan plays in undermining the Afghan government, and REAFFIRMING steps taken to create democratic elections in the nation, and BEARING IN MIND recent publicity highlighting internal conflicts of the National Unity Government of Afghanistan, and OBSERVING the cooperative work the Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF) has completed to implement a multilateral campaign to rebuild Afghanistan, and NOTING WITH SATISFACTION Afghanistan s new membership of the World Trade Organization, and.reminds member nations that creating a self-reliant Afghanistan is the only sustainable option for the future;.requests further diplomatic counsel for the publicly conflicted National Unity Government;.ENCOURAGES a focus on supporting financial endeavors by the ARTF and Afghani National Unity Government;.URGES a diversification of the Afghan economy to combat economic downturns caused by unpredictable climate concerns and crop disease;.calls FOR a national focus on regulating education, as education is the best way to develop a nation;.recommends member nations support the Afghanistan government in their implementation of their National Peace and Development Framework five year plan;.further STRESSES the need for member nations to support Afghan relief efforts, especially the ARTF, which is partially managed by the United Nations and UNAMA;.ALSO REQUESTS that the Afghan government consider ways to increase trade and multilateral economic activity;.implores the National Unity Government to accept aid from outside sources and consider the humanitarian needs of its people before political motivations.

22 MAMUN 0 DRAFT RESOLUTION II-B- Submitted By: Iran Subject: The situation in Afghanistan ALARMED by the further extension of the conflict in Afghanistan, and, NOTING WITH DEEP CONCERN that violence has raged in Afghanistan for nearly years, and, BEARING IN MIND the recent escalation of violence in the Helmand region, and, EMPHASIZING the need for a peaceful compromise to the conflict, and, DEEPLY CONSCIOUS of the hundreds of thousands of people who have been affected by this conflict, and, NOTING WITH DEEP CONCERN the lasting and violent effects of foreign agendas within the region, and, GUIDED BY the goal for peace above all else, and,. CALLS for an immediate cessation of hostilities pending renewed peace talks held by the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland; a. With the active participation and commitment of all relevant parties; b. With the stipulation that the only precondition to these talks be the cessation of hostilities for the good of the Afghan people; c. With the terms of the talks to be monitored by the UNAMA and Relevant International Bodies;. CALLS for all warring parties to recognize the viscous effects of sustained conflict and the importance of an immediate peace agreement;. RECOMMENDS that the United Nations Security Council increase the number of peacekeepers assigned to the UNAMA by 000 in order to; a. Oversee the cessation of hostilities; b. Protect and deliver further humanitarian aid to refugees and other victims of the conflict; c. To increase security for key infrastructure and social locations such as the Supreme Court Complex in Kabul; d. Act as a purely defensive force for United Nations assets and the safety of the people of Afghanistan;. EXPRESSES ITS HOPE that the UNAMA and NGO s such as the Red Cross and World Food Programme can collaborate to provide secure humanitarian aid to those who need it; a. With the further security of the aforementioned increase in UN Peacekeepers; b. With the understanding that all NGO forces are there purely for the sake and wellbeing of the people affected by the conflict;. ENCOURAGES Pakistan to avoid aggravation of the conflict and remain in a purely defensive stance;. DECIDES to remain actively seized of the matter.

23 MAMUN 0 DRAFT RESOLUTION II-B- Submitted By: Afghanistan Subject: The situation in Afghanistan RECALLING Resolutions /, 0/, Security Council Resolution (0) and all other relevant resolutions, and NOTING WITH CONCERN the numerous and multifaceted military and political conflicts within the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan since 00, including: a. Conflicts between the Afghan National Defense and Security Force (ANDSF), the NATO coalition, and the Taliban, a Pakistani based extremist organization, in delocalized regions, and b. Countless acts of terror, violence and intimidation from numerous organizations, including Al- Quaida, the Haqqani Network, and Da esh, and ACKNOWLEDGING the success of the ANDSF, in 0, as it combated a renewed Taliban-led insurgency while reducing casualties to very low nu EXPRESSING deep regret regarding the high civilian casualty rate in Afghanistan created by international terrorist groups including Da esh, Al-Quaida, the Haqqani Network, and the Taliban, and WELCOMING the international community s approval of the Self-Reliance through Mutual Accountability Framework and the Afghanistan National Peace and Development Framework, as a means of strengthening Afghanistan s democracy at the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan in October 0, and REAFFIRMING its confidence in the National Unity Government in Afghanistan, as it continues to work through political differences to ensure the success of the Transformation Decade, and OBSERVING that opium continues to serve as a major source of income for terrorist organizations, and that enforcing regulations regarding the production, sale, and consumption of opiates remains an essential step in the removal of extremist organizations from the country, and FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGING that despite increases in poppy cultivation, Afghan citizens rarely benefit from the sale of opium products, and that a system of shared accountability must be taken by both opium producers and importers, and REAFFIRMING the commitment to find a political solution to end military conflicts between Afghanistan and opposing belligerents,. STRONGLY CONDEMNS all acts of violence, intimidation, and terrorism as attacks against human rights and the stabilization of Afghanistan s development, with particular regard to the heinous actions of the Taliban, Al-Quaida, the Haqqani Network, and Da esh;. CALLS UPON authorized representatives of Afghanistan, the Afghan High Peace Council, Pakistan, the Taliban, NATO, the United Nations, and interested member states to attend a Peace Summit in Hong Kong in December 0, with the objectives of a. Establishing an immediate ceasefire between the Taliban insurgency and its affiliates and the ANDSF and its allies; b. Creating a Peace Agreement that will disarm all Taliban insurgent groups, establish the necessary conditions for an end to conflict, and examine the motives of the Taliban and Pakistan in the conflict; c. Creating an agency that will assess the crimes of Taliban members, assign penalties, determine victims retribution, and establish a framework for reintegrating insurgents into civilian society; d. Examining the influence of state use of violence, especially states relationships with terrorist organization, as methods of pursuing political objectives;

24 MAMUN 0 DRAFT RESOLUTION =====================PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE =====================. REQUESTS member states, particulary parties to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), to continue, through the Resolute Support Mission, contributing personnel, funds, and equipment needed by the ANDSF, as to ensure a successful transition of combat roles that continues to fight extremist insurgencies;. STRONGLY URGES member states, in particular neighboring nations, to refuse terrorist organizations including the Taliban, Al-Quaida, Da esh, and the Haqqani Network any form of refuge, monetary assistance, operative freedom, logistical support, and political backing;. CALLS FOR the establishment of a Asian Mutual Accountability Mechanism, which will verify the extent of cross-frontier activities and terror attacks, so as to locate the source of such extremism, and to allow appropriate action to be taken against such organizations and the nations that harbor them;. CALLS UPON this body to add an item to its agenda in its seventy-second session, entitled, State Use of Violence in Pursuit of Political Objectives through Terrorism ;. URGES the United Nations Security Council and the Sanctions Committee to establish a monthly calendar for review for sanctions on individuals, with particular regard to irreconcilable leaders of terrorist organizations, so that such leaders will receive adequate, transparent, and clear repercussions for their crimes;. FURTHER REQUEST member states to assist in the implementation of Afghanistan s National Drug Control Strategy, with the guidance of the UNODC a comprehensive national plan which aims to reduce the impact of opiates in fueling conflicts in Afghanistan, while simultaneously incentivizing former producers to develop alternative forms of income;. REITERATES the necessity of the international community s continued financial, logistical, and infrastructural sustainment of the ANDSF through the end of the next decade, as reaffirmed by the Warsaw Conference in 0; 0. STRONGLY RECOMMENDS that at least 0 billion US dollars be allocated to the ANDSF annually until 00, at which time the nature and scope of the conflicts in Afghanistan will be reevaluated.

25 MAMUN 0 DRAFT RESOLUTION II-B- Submitted By: Ukraine Subject: The situation in Afghanistan ACKNOWLEDGING the current and past contributions of member states working together to achieve long-term peace in Afghanistan, and FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGING those member states that have supported Afghanistan by either accepting refugees or pledging humanitarian aid to affected areas, and RECOGNIZING the peace agreements that have already been signed, such as the one in September 0 between the Hezb-i-Islami and the Afghani government, and UNDERSTANDING that such peace deals are an important step toward negotiating peace between the disputing parties, and AWARE of the civilian lives that have been lost because of the current situation in Afghanistan, and ALSO AWARE of Afghanistan s need for economic growth in order to create long-term stability,.requests that the United Nations Security Council impose economic and weapons sanctions upon Afghanistan to discourage terrorist groups from attacking the Afghani government;.calls upon developed member states to make investments in Afghanistan, in an effort to reduce Afghanistan s dependency on foreign aid and improve economic opportunities for citizens;.asks member states to work with local citizens in Afghanistan in establishing projects for the good of local communities, including, but not limited to: a.quality schools for children, b.community centers, c.water treatment plants;.urgently emphasizes the need for steps be taken in order to reduce civilian casualties caused by military action, such as: a.improving current intelligence gathering operations, b.working closely with local governments in order to neutralize terrorists;.encourages member states of the United Nations General Assembly to continue supporting the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan.

26 MAMUN 0 DRAFT RESOLUTION II-B- Submitted By: Jordan Subject: The situation in Afghanistan RECALLING United Nations resolutions 0/, /, /, /0, /, /, /0, /, /, /, as well as 0/, and AWARE of the devastation and hardships suffered by the Afghan people, and INSPIRED by their endurance and strength, and NOTING that all human beings are entitled to health, food, as well as shelter, and CONDEMS violent actions taken by groups including, but not limited to, the Taliban, and ISIL, and DISTERBED by the lack of equality in society of Afghanistan,. CALLS UPON nations to create United Nations funded and mandated schools, open to all citizens, in stable areas of Afghanistan;. ENCOURAGES all nations to provide educational supplies and teachers of high demand skills as to teach needed skills for the better self-development and maintenance of their country;. REQUESTS all nations donate medical aid to citizens of Afghanistan, to be administered by United Nations officials;. ADDITIONALLY REQUESTS able countries to provide humanitarian aid for the betterment of Afghanistan citizens quality of life;. ADVISES the United Nations to decide whether certain groups receive any form of aid based on their actions coinciding with the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights;. EMPHASIZES the importance that all donated funds and resources are controlled by the United Nations as to avoid corruption as well as biased distribution.