This discussion is now closed.
Check out other Related discussions
- Urgent Help Needed - Accommodation Issues with UniteStudent
- My flatmate is always loud and I cant sleep
- Ravensbourne University London Clearing 2023
- Switching courses from social work mid placement
- Housemate not paying bills
- I really dislike my mother in law?
- stressed about placement
- Flatmate issue
- SAAS eligibility
- stress, marriage, arguments
- Plz help. How should I tell my parents?
- Processing Application for 2 Months
- Seeking Guidance on Potential Employment Misclassification Case
- Should i do my epq on the 2008 financial crisis?
- Writing Essays
- Moscow concert hall shooting: at least 40 people dead and 100 wounded
- Contract takeover near Reading University, April - July
- do i need to take an english test?
- Help with Dual Nationality and Residential Category in UCAS application!!!!!
- New Year Resolution's?
Resolution 2008/07 Concerning the Situation in Zimbabwe
Liechtenstein is willing to ammend the resolution as follows:
Committee: Peacekeeping and Disarmament
Submitted by: The Principality of Liechtenstein
Noting that there is now chaos in Zimbabwe in the midst of electoral campaigning,
Further Noting that aid agencies have been asked to reapply for their permits to work, putting millions at risk of hunger and starvation,
Believing that the people of Zimbabwe should be supported by the UN,
Convinced that the UN permanent security force as passed in Resolution 2007/44 could help alleviate the situation by bringing aid into the area,
1. Condemns any specifically negative actions taken by President Mugabe;
2. Calls for the International Community and the United Nations of which we are a part to also condemn these actions;
3. Further calls for President Mugabe to allow aid agencies to carry out their work and to stand down as President if unsuccessful in the election;
4. Proposes that the units stationed in Zimbabwe and the surrounding countries are enabled to distribute aid and to bring stability to the region should serious diplomatic discussions between Zimbabwe, the UN and other relevant states and international organisations fail within 10 days from the passing of this resolution;
5. Reminds the forces involved of their mandate and oath to the UN;
6. Emphasises that the priority of the units should be to provide humanitarian and medical aid to all those that they encounter;
7 Reaffirms the UN's commitment to peace and security across the globe.
Committee: Peacekeeping and Disarmament
Submitted by: The Principality of Liechtenstein
Noting that there is now chaos in Zimbabwe in the midst of electoral campaigning,
Further Noting that aid agencies have been asked to reapply for their permits to work, putting millions at risk of hunger and starvation,
Believing that the people of Zimbabwe should be supported by the UN,
Convinced that the UN permanent security force as passed in Resolution 2007/44 could help alleviate the situation by bringing aid into the area,
1. Condemns any specifically negative actions taken by President Mugabe;
2. Calls for the International Community and the United Nations of which we are a part to also condemn these actions;
3. Further calls for President Mugabe to allow aid agencies to carry out their work and to stand down as President if unsuccessful in the election;
4. Proposes that the units stationed in Zimbabwe and the surrounding countries are enabled to distribute aid and to bring stability to the region should serious diplomatic discussions between Zimbabwe, the UN and other relevant states and international organisations fail within 10 days from the passing of this resolution;
5. Reminds the forces involved of their mandate and oath to the UN;
6. Emphasises that the priority of the units should be to provide humanitarian and medical aid to all those that they encounter;
7 Reaffirms the UN's commitment to peace and security across the globe.
Scroll to see replies
Iraq is happy with such resolution.
Italy agrees.
Ireland agrees and pledges its full support behind this resolution.
3. Further calls for President Mugabe to stand down as President in order to bring peace to his country, and to allow aid agencies to carry out their work;
China would like to remind the GA that President Mugabe has the full backing of the military in Zimbabwe. A force of foreign troops entering Zimbabwe now will only be seen as an invading force during election time. China calls on the GA to reconsider their stance on this issue.
Sending troops to Zimbabwe now will only help President Mugabe reinforce the fact that the MDC are being installed as western puppets.
The Republic of South Africa is extremely concerned over the wording of this resolution, and adamantly disputes and disagrees with its adoption in the current draft.
The Republic of South Africa has a unique position of influence in Sub-Saharan politics, and as such must urge the international community to view the question of Zimbabwe not as a simple, one dimensional issue, apparently solvable with a strong resolution. The Republic of South Africa recognises that the truth is very different, and strongly believes that this complex multi-lateral political situation would be hindered by the adoption of draft resolution 2008/7 in its present format.
The Republic of South Africa would therefore like to present its view on the best way forward.
It is clear from the strength of will present among United Nations member states, especially those who have added to this debate, and from the admittedly and indisputably dire situation in Zimbabwe, that now is the time for the question of Zimbabwe to be firmly at the forefront of the UN agenda. The Republic of South Africa cries out for more depth and haste in the debating process around this important issue, which South Africa feels has been rushed, and as such has had its deeper levels of complexity overlooked.
The Republic of South Africa therefore sceptically questions the need for a resolution of any UN organ on the issue of Zimbabwe at this time. The need for a resolution may become more apparent if the situation worsens, or, after learned and deep debate, the overwhelming will of the UN member states remains firmly that a resolution should be passed. To reiterate, the Republic of South Africa does not, at this time, feel a resolution is the best course of international action regarding Zimbabwe.
However and alas, it appears that the international community has already reached its,(in the view of the Republic of South Africa), premature decision.
The support for draft resolution 2008/07 will inevitably greatly outweigh those states that choose sensibly to vote against this resolution at this time. Whilst this is the case, the Republic of South Africa still strongly urges those states that are yet to announce their support to take in to account the arguments against the resolution formatted in its present state.
As such, the Republic of South Africa would like to firmly press for the following changes to the draft of the resolution, addressing the text point by point:
“Noting that there is now chaos in Zimbabwe in the midst of electoral campaigning” – There is indeed a social chaos evident in Zimbabwe, and such has been the situation since the beginning of the election. As such South Africa sees no need to amend this phrase.
“Further Noting that aid agencies have been asked to reapply for their permits to work, putting millions at risk of hunger and starvation” – The Republic of South Africa laments the case that the Zimbabwean administration has made this request. However, it is well within the rights of the Zimbabwean government to make such a request. Being able to see both sides of the argument, South Africa suggests this phrase is altered by the dropping of “putting millions at risk of hunger and starvation”, a phrase whose language is incongruous with the non-alarmist nature of resolutions of the UN.
“Believing that the people of Zimbabwe should be supported by the UN,” - South Africa sees no need to amend this phrase.
“Convinced that the UN permanent security force as passed in Resolution 2007/44 could help alleviate the situation by bringing aid into the area” – South Africa urges strong concern over the direct intervention of a UN security force in the region. President Mugabe, the elected representative of the people of Zimbabwe does command loyalty in his own security forces, and there is no threat of war of civil action in the state. A permanent UN security force is a heavy-handed, last resort intervention in cases where international peace and security is threatened gravely. Zimbabwe does not present a grave danger to international or regional stability. The Republic of South Africa deeply urges this phrase to be removed in its entirety, since it is an inappropriate and overwhelmingly severe measure in the current climate.
1. “Condemns the actions taken by President Mugabe” - The Republic of South Africa requests this phrase is redrafted to indentify which specific actions of President Mugabe are to be condemned. If this does not occur, misleading creations based around these words may be synthesised by those who seek to undermine the healing process in Zimbabwe. The UN must be clear in this resolution on this complex issue and leave nothing to supposition.
2. “Calls for the International Community and the United Nations of which we are a part to also condemn the actions;” – Once such actions have been specified in (1), South Africa sees no need to amend this point.
3.”Further calls for President Mugabe to stand down as President in order to bring peace to his country, and to allow aid agencies to carry out their work” – This point, in the view of the Republic of South Africa, is an unnecessary item. The political consequences of a demand for the resignation of President Mugabe, which in any case is so unlikely it barley sustains consideration, are unforeseeable and dangerously unpredictable. Should this item be included, the President of Zimbabwe and sympathisers will no doubt go further in their disregard for the UN. This consequence is totally alien to a peaceful solution being reached on this issue. The Republic of South Africa is so concerned at the gravity and foolish demands of this item as to totally press for its absolute removal from consideration.
4. “Proposes that the units stationed in Zimbabwe and the surrounding countries be authorised to distribute aid and to bring stability to the region”; - The Republic of South Africa sees this proposal as a fantasy of the international community which is un-enforcable. The distribution of aid can only occur with the agreement of the government. This agreement has been reached before and can and should be reached again through diplomatic due process. Such disregard for the government of Zimbabwe could certainly have deadly consequences, as has been hinted and proven by previous events. The government of Zimbabwe has a right to be included in the process of deliberation over aid distribution, and it is better in the long term for this goal to be achieved with the consultation of the government. As such, South Africa suggests this phrase be re-drafted as: “Proposes that the units stationed in Zimbabwe and the surrounding countries are once again enabled to distribute aid and to bring stability to the region by such a concession being made by the government of Zimbabwe after serious diplomatic discussions with the UN and other relevant states and international organisations;”
“6. Reminds the forces involved of their mandate and oath to the UN;” – The Republic of South Africa sees no need to amend this item.
“7. Emphasises that the priority of the units should be to provide humanitarian and medical aid to all those that they encounter” – The Republic of South Africa suggests the alteration of “the units” to “all organisations involved in the peaceful Zimbabwean aid effort” pursuant to its previous amendments.
“8. Reaffirms the UN's commitment to peace and security across the globe.” – Naturally, South Africa sees no need to amend this item.
As such, South Africa now proposes the following draft of resolution 2008/07:
Noting that there is now chaos in Zimbabwe in the midst of electoral campaigning,
Further Noting that aid agencies have been asked to reapply for their permits to work,
Believing that the people of Zimbabwe should be supported by the UN, the United Nations,
1. Condemns any specifically negative actions taken by President Mugabe,
2. Calls for the International Community and the United Nations of which we are a part to also condemn the actions specified as negative in item 1,
3. Proposes that the relevant units of organisations stationed in Zimbabwe and the surrounding countries are once again enabled to distribute aid and to bring stability to the region, by means of such a concession being made by the government of Zimbabwe after serious diplomatic discussions with the UN and other relevant states and international organisations,
4. Reminds the forces involved of their mandate and oath to the UN,
5. Emphasises that the priority of all organisations involved in the peaceful Zimbabwean aid effort should be to provide humanitarian and medical aid to all those that they encounter
6. Reaffirms the UN's commitment to peace and security across the globe.
In the draft format submitted here, The Republic of South Africa will fully support the passage of the resolution. However, if the resolution remains totally, or in part, as it was originally tabled, The Republic of South Africa will not only decline to support the resolution, but will condemn its passage and urge other nations to do the same. South Africa feels it has contributed a reasonable solution to the debate and earnestly hopes that nations such as China and Tonga, both of whom have expressed their own reservations, will begin the support of the new draft, which will be followed by the remainder of the international community.
The Republic of South Africa wishes to conclude with a warning. The original draft resolution is dangerous and overwrought, as has been highlighted. The new draft resolution, submitted here, is reasonable and considered. The Republic of South Africa pleads and hopes dearly that the international community will see sense and support the new draft. If this does not occur, there will no doubt be serious repercussions in the region, and the whole peace process, though occasionally slow and troublesome, will have all of its good work rendered useless.
Caution, haste and firm action, considered and debated fully, is required, as is support for the new draft tabled by South Africa. Then a good solution will be reached.
The Republic of South Africa has a unique position of influence in Sub-Saharan politics, and as such must urge the international community to view the question of Zimbabwe not as a simple, one dimensional issue, apparently solvable with a strong resolution. The Republic of South Africa recognises that the truth is very different, and strongly believes that this complex multi-lateral political situation would be hindered by the adoption of draft resolution 2008/7 in its present format.
The Republic of South Africa would therefore like to present its view on the best way forward.
It is clear from the strength of will present among United Nations member states, especially those who have added to this debate, and from the admittedly and indisputably dire situation in Zimbabwe, that now is the time for the question of Zimbabwe to be firmly at the forefront of the UN agenda. The Republic of South Africa cries out for more depth and haste in the debating process around this important issue, which South Africa feels has been rushed, and as such has had its deeper levels of complexity overlooked.
The Republic of South Africa therefore sceptically questions the need for a resolution of any UN organ on the issue of Zimbabwe at this time. The need for a resolution may become more apparent if the situation worsens, or, after learned and deep debate, the overwhelming will of the UN member states remains firmly that a resolution should be passed. To reiterate, the Republic of South Africa does not, at this time, feel a resolution is the best course of international action regarding Zimbabwe.
However and alas, it appears that the international community has already reached its,(in the view of the Republic of South Africa), premature decision.
The support for draft resolution 2008/07 will inevitably greatly outweigh those states that choose sensibly to vote against this resolution at this time. Whilst this is the case, the Republic of South Africa still strongly urges those states that are yet to announce their support to take in to account the arguments against the resolution formatted in its present state.
As such, the Republic of South Africa would like to firmly press for the following changes to the draft of the resolution, addressing the text point by point:
“Noting that there is now chaos in Zimbabwe in the midst of electoral campaigning” – There is indeed a social chaos evident in Zimbabwe, and such has been the situation since the beginning of the election. As such South Africa sees no need to amend this phrase.
“Further Noting that aid agencies have been asked to reapply for their permits to work, putting millions at risk of hunger and starvation” – The Republic of South Africa laments the case that the Zimbabwean administration has made this request. However, it is well within the rights of the Zimbabwean government to make such a request. Being able to see both sides of the argument, South Africa suggests this phrase is altered by the dropping of “putting millions at risk of hunger and starvation”, a phrase whose language is incongruous with the non-alarmist nature of resolutions of the UN.
“Believing that the people of Zimbabwe should be supported by the UN,” - South Africa sees no need to amend this phrase.
“Convinced that the UN permanent security force as passed in Resolution 2007/44 could help alleviate the situation by bringing aid into the area” – South Africa urges strong concern over the direct intervention of a UN security force in the region. President Mugabe, the elected representative of the people of Zimbabwe does command loyalty in his own security forces, and there is no threat of war of civil action in the state. A permanent UN security force is a heavy-handed, last resort intervention in cases where international peace and security is threatened gravely. Zimbabwe does not present a grave danger to international or regional stability. The Republic of South Africa deeply urges this phrase to be removed in its entirety, since it is an inappropriate and overwhelmingly severe measure in the current climate.
1. “Condemns the actions taken by President Mugabe” - The Republic of South Africa requests this phrase is redrafted to indentify which specific actions of President Mugabe are to be condemned. If this does not occur, misleading creations based around these words may be synthesised by those who seek to undermine the healing process in Zimbabwe. The UN must be clear in this resolution on this complex issue and leave nothing to supposition.
2. “Calls for the International Community and the United Nations of which we are a part to also condemn the actions;” – Once such actions have been specified in (1), South Africa sees no need to amend this point.
3.”Further calls for President Mugabe to stand down as President in order to bring peace to his country, and to allow aid agencies to carry out their work” – This point, in the view of the Republic of South Africa, is an unnecessary item. The political consequences of a demand for the resignation of President Mugabe, which in any case is so unlikely it barley sustains consideration, are unforeseeable and dangerously unpredictable. Should this item be included, the President of Zimbabwe and sympathisers will no doubt go further in their disregard for the UN. This consequence is totally alien to a peaceful solution being reached on this issue. The Republic of South Africa is so concerned at the gravity and foolish demands of this item as to totally press for its absolute removal from consideration.
4. “Proposes that the units stationed in Zimbabwe and the surrounding countries be authorised to distribute aid and to bring stability to the region”; - The Republic of South Africa sees this proposal as a fantasy of the international community which is un-enforcable. The distribution of aid can only occur with the agreement of the government. This agreement has been reached before and can and should be reached again through diplomatic due process. Such disregard for the government of Zimbabwe could certainly have deadly consequences, as has been hinted and proven by previous events. The government of Zimbabwe has a right to be included in the process of deliberation over aid distribution, and it is better in the long term for this goal to be achieved with the consultation of the government. As such, South Africa suggests this phrase be re-drafted as: “Proposes that the units stationed in Zimbabwe and the surrounding countries are once again enabled to distribute aid and to bring stability to the region by such a concession being made by the government of Zimbabwe after serious diplomatic discussions with the UN and other relevant states and international organisations;”
“6. Reminds the forces involved of their mandate and oath to the UN;” – The Republic of South Africa sees no need to amend this item.
“7. Emphasises that the priority of the units should be to provide humanitarian and medical aid to all those that they encounter” – The Republic of South Africa suggests the alteration of “the units” to “all organisations involved in the peaceful Zimbabwean aid effort” pursuant to its previous amendments.
“8. Reaffirms the UN's commitment to peace and security across the globe.” – Naturally, South Africa sees no need to amend this item.
As such, South Africa now proposes the following draft of resolution 2008/07:
Noting that there is now chaos in Zimbabwe in the midst of electoral campaigning,
Further Noting that aid agencies have been asked to reapply for their permits to work,
Believing that the people of Zimbabwe should be supported by the UN, the United Nations,
1. Condemns any specifically negative actions taken by President Mugabe,
2. Calls for the International Community and the United Nations of which we are a part to also condemn the actions specified as negative in item 1,
3. Proposes that the relevant units of organisations stationed in Zimbabwe and the surrounding countries are once again enabled to distribute aid and to bring stability to the region, by means of such a concession being made by the government of Zimbabwe after serious diplomatic discussions with the UN and other relevant states and international organisations,
4. Reminds the forces involved of their mandate and oath to the UN,
5. Emphasises that the priority of all organisations involved in the peaceful Zimbabwean aid effort should be to provide humanitarian and medical aid to all those that they encounter
6. Reaffirms the UN's commitment to peace and security across the globe.
In the draft format submitted here, The Republic of South Africa will fully support the passage of the resolution. However, if the resolution remains totally, or in part, as it was originally tabled, The Republic of South Africa will not only decline to support the resolution, but will condemn its passage and urge other nations to do the same. South Africa feels it has contributed a reasonable solution to the debate and earnestly hopes that nations such as China and Tonga, both of whom have expressed their own reservations, will begin the support of the new draft, which will be followed by the remainder of the international community.
The Republic of South Africa wishes to conclude with a warning. The original draft resolution is dangerous and overwrought, as has been highlighted. The new draft resolution, submitted here, is reasonable and considered. The Republic of South Africa pleads and hopes dearly that the international community will see sense and support the new draft. If this does not occur, there will no doubt be serious repercussions in the region, and the whole peace process, though occasionally slow and troublesome, will have all of its good work rendered useless.
Caution, haste and firm action, considered and debated fully, is required, as is support for the new draft tabled by South Africa. Then a good solution will be reached.
UNEP is in support of any actions that would help to bring about peace to zimbarbway, there are too many innocent people at risk, and i think that all actions that can be done to help the people should be tried
The Republic of South Africa disagrees with the advocation of the placement of peacekeepsrs at this time, for the reasons outlined in its earlier contribution to the debate.
As such it hopes Russia and other member states will announce their support for the new South African draft of the resolution.
As such it hopes Russia and other member states will announce their support for the new South African draft of the resolution.
lodzinski
Russia is not advocating military force, as is reflected in our opposition to point 5, however we support the placement of peacekeepers to prevent crimes being carried out by mugabe supporters to coerce the electorate.
China urges the Russian delegate to rethink your support for the deployment of peace keepers in Zimbabwe. China believes that the deployment of outside troops at this crucial election time could stir more trouble on the civilian population. It is for this reason that China believes in the interest of the people of Zimbabwe the UN do not send troops at this time.
China recognises the importance the South African governments influence in stabilising a peaceful solution in Zimbabwe.
China is more inclined to offer our support to the resolution outlined by the SA delegate.
lodzinski
Russia is not advocating military force, as is reflected in our opposition to point 5, however we support the placement of peacekeepers to prevent crimes being carried out by mugabe supporters to coerce the electorate.
zav
China urges the Russian delegate to rethink your support for the deployment of peace keepers in Zimbabwe. China believes that the deployment of outside troops at this crucial election time could stir more trouble on the civilian population. It is for this reason that China believes in the interest of the people of Zimbabwe the UN do not send troops at this time.
China recognises the importance the South African governments influence in stabilising a peaceful solution in Zimbabwe.
China is more inclined to offer our support to the resolution outlined by the SA delegate.
China recognises the importance the South African governments influence in stabilising a peaceful solution in Zimbabwe.
China is more inclined to offer our support to the resolution outlined by the SA delegate.
Russia believes that we have a duty as members of the UN to intervene in zimbabwe, where crimes are bieng committed in order to subjugate people who do not agree with the current political raegime, and to prevent them calling for change.
Related discussions
- Urgent Help Needed - Accommodation Issues with UniteStudent
- My flatmate is always loud and I cant sleep
- Ravensbourne University London Clearing 2023
- Switching courses from social work mid placement
- Housemate not paying bills
- I really dislike my mother in law?
- stressed about placement
- Flatmate issue
- SAAS eligibility
- stress, marriage, arguments
- Plz help. How should I tell my parents?
- Processing Application for 2 Months
- Seeking Guidance on Potential Employment Misclassification Case
- Should i do my epq on the 2008 financial crisis?
- Writing Essays
- Moscow concert hall shooting: at least 40 people dead and 100 wounded
- Contract takeover near Reading University, April - July
- do i need to take an english test?
- Help with Dual Nationality and Residential Category in UCAS application!!!!!
- New Year Resolution's?
Latest
Last reply 1 minute ago
Official London School of Economics and Political Science 2024 Applicant ThreadLast reply 4 minutes ago
AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1 (8702/1) - 13th May 2024 [Exam Chat]Last reply 6 minutes ago
Kingston or Westminster university for architecture?Last reply 10 minutes ago
Official: King's College London A100 2024 Entry ApplicantsMedical Schools
1020
Last reply 14 minutes ago
JK Rowling in ‘arrest me’ challenge over hate crime lawLast reply 18 minutes ago
NICS Staff Officer and Deputy Principal recruitment 2022 2023Last reply 24 minutes ago
Official: University of Manchester A106 2024 Entry ApplicantsMedical Schools
1292
Last reply 25 minutes ago
The Official King's College London Applicants for 2024 Entry ThreadLast reply 27 minutes ago
Woodhouse College applicants 2024Last reply 28 minutes ago
BAE systems degree apprenticeships September 2024Last reply 30 minutes ago
OCR A-LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY PAPER 3 (H567/03) - 3rd June [Exam Chat]Trending
Last reply 15 hours ago
Why is the political left now censorious and authoritarian??Last reply 1 week ago
TSR Goes Green: How important will the environment be in this year's election?Last reply 3 weeks ago
Is University of Birmingham prestigious and respected well enough in UK ?Trending
Last reply 15 hours ago
Why is the political left now censorious and authoritarian??Last reply 1 week ago
TSR Goes Green: How important will the environment be in this year's election?Last reply 3 weeks ago
Is University of Birmingham prestigious and respected well enough in UK ?
