GQMUN Arab League Crisis 2011

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To: UNSC Representative
From: Home Government
Subject: Situation in Egypt

Sudan views the development in Cairo as highly dangerous to its own political stability, and urges its representative to immediately support the Vice-President's regime. Protests might occur in Khartoum against our own government should the protestors succeed. Furthermore, due to the campaign in the south against the Dinka, we are unable to provide material support for Egypt at this time. Naturally, we expect the SPLM government in South Sudan to be vocally supportive of the protests. Feel free to assist Egypt's new government within debate.

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To: United States Delegation UNSC

From: US State Department

Subject: Kim Jong II

Please note that we have reason to believe that allegations of Kim Jong II's illness may be completely false. Word has reached Paris that North Korean diplomatic documents are using "illness" as a codeword, indicating that it may have a secondary meaning. This may be a ploy designed to inflame US and Japan into a state of military readiness on the peninsula and precipitate an unnecessary conflict. Kim may be attempting to simply get the West strike first, justifying any "retaliation" movements.

Concessions from Iran

The Portuguese  Foreign Affairs Ministry has advised its delegate in the EU Council of Ministers to “show restraint with Iran” and that the delegate should “oppose calls to invite the Us or create a missile defense system by foreign parties on EU soil, particularly since it would undermine [our] authority and unnecessarily antagonize Russia.” 

The delegate has also been advised that “Negotiations with Iran should be done with the aim of trying to extract the greatest possible concessions from the Iranians.”

The Ranges of Iranian Missiles, Israel being already in range

The Portuguese Foreign Affairs Ministry says that it has, after long deliberations, concluded that there are only two viable options available to secure Europe.

The first is to negotiate with Iran and attempt to procure concessions with regards to European oversight of the Iranian nuclear program and advantageous economic partnerships with the exclusion of China and Russia, in such areas as petroleum, natural gas and other resources of interest to the long-term prosperity of the European market.

The other option is to invite the US government to reconsider its decision regarding the dismissal of the Joint European Missile Defence Network. According to diplomatic channels the US government reconsiders its decision and has indicated that it is willing to re-establish the defence network in both Poland and the Czech Republic.

It is mentioned that recent developments with the Iranian nuclear program has raised tremendous concerns within Lisbon. It is also mentioned that since the Portuguese capital is outside the missile range, they should avoid provoking Iran. 

- Mathew Nevin THOMAS

Edited by Mehmet YILDIZ

Follow-Up on the Arab League Crisis

The Arab League committee decided to continue discussing the vital issues taking place in Egypt, after having an emergency meeting at night 0030. The long-ruling president of Egypt, Husni Mubarak was assassinated. 

Starting off with his opening speech, the delegate of said that not only did the country lose its president, but it also lost various protesters for and against Mubarak. He also went on saying that if Mubarak resigned and left the government, the country would have faced even more problems. “We first need to control the situation on the streets then think about the elections. To do so, Egypt needs the full support of the Arab League.”

Presenting her stand on the situation, the delegate of Djibouti said that a transitional government is what Egypt needs right now; however it has to be controlled by the Arab League. “Omar Soliman should not carry on with the presidency” said the delegate of Djibouti. It's probable that Egyptians will feel this is against their national sovereignty, however, there was no answer from the delegation of Egypt.

The delegate of Tunisia spoke saying, “The Tunisian government and the Tunisians suffered a similar issue with their government since our former president ‘ran away’. The Tunisians support the people and not the government of Egypt, and is willing to help them in any possible way. The delegate also agrees with Iraq on the point that the UN and the Arab League should send troops and forces to help Egypt instead of individual countries sending help or troops to Egypt due to national sovereignty issues.

Starting a heated conversation, the delegate of Oman asked the delegate of Qatar about why ‘Al-Jazeera  wants to make the situation in Egypt harder?’ Replying confidently, the delegate of Qatar said that Qatar has no intention of making the situation harder for the people; Al-Jazeera is simply doing its job and transferring ‘the right news’. “Al-Jazeera is a company not necessarily attached to the Qatari government” emphasized the delegate of Qatar.

- Nada ABDULHAY
Edited by Mehmet YILDIZ

Press Release from AL: "Messenger in the Night"

A special envoy was commissioned yesterday to visit the rooms of

the delegates of the Arab League in order to inform of urgent news that

will send a shockwave throughout the region.

At around midnight last night, many doors were knocked as the leaders of the Arab world were awoken in order to be notified that the current president of Egypt, Hosni Mubarak, has been killed.

Very little information is available with regards to whom took the controversial president’s life, but investigations are taking place.

This is bound to be a resounding blow to efforts of peace and prosperity in Egypt-and consequently the region- as the power vacuum promises to destabilize the entire Middle East.

Just yesterday, the Arab League was urgently evacuated for security purposes as protestors attempted to break into the HQ in Cairo.

The future of the Middle East looks bleak and threatening. It is in the hands of the Arab League to salvage it or watch while the entire region is engulfed in the flames of war and revolution.

EU: UK’s Amendment Sparks Heated Debate

 A resolution was drawn up with Denmark as a main submitter on Turkey’s accession to the European Union and many amendments were proposed. Debate was sparked as the UK suggested that the EU was to help turkey in whatever way may it be socially, economically or politically.

The French delegate referred to the UK’s clause as “too general and generous”, stating that not every country was willing to help because each country and the EU as a whole has their own problems to deal with and can’t drop everything for Turkey.

The delegate of Hungary was eager to proceed to voting for the resolution as a whole however was called to order since the amendment was still being discussed. However, voting procedure on the amendment was in order after Luxemburg referred to the new clause as pointless and redundant.

The delegate’s reaction was obviously shared since the amendment failed to pass with an overwhelming majority of 26 to 1. The delegate of Hungary proposed they vote for the whole resolution again, but the chair reminded him of all the other amendments on the table.

-Gena El Aker

Edited by CHAI Yee Thong

An Interview with Mohammad Abouzaid, Chief of Staff, African Union

Would you introduce yourself please?

My name is Mohammad Abouzaid, Egyptian, and currently the Chief of Staff of the African Union. I’m a sophomore here at Georgetown. I have attended several MUN conferences in many places such as St. Petersburg, Russia; Rome, Italy; and Ankara, Turkey.

Tell us a bit about Georgetown and how you got here.

I graduated from a military boarding school in the United States. Originally I planned to go to Italy for college. However, I decided to come to Qatar. Georgetown is one of the best Universities in the world and anyone will be lucky to attend it. Being in Qatar is an exceptional experience as Qatar is undergoing rapid development.

What do you think of your committee? Is it boring?

No, it’s not boring at all. It’s very exciting as there is a lot of heated debate. Right now, we already have three draft resolutions ready for debate. I don’t think any of the other committees have that many yet. In fact, I think by the end of the conference, the African Union will be one of, if not the, most successful committee due to the caliber of the delegates and the issues that are being discussed.  And of course, most delegates are participating actively. If someone’s not, we’re gonna start picking on them; I’m joking.

What about real Africans in the committee? Do you think they’re more concerned?

Well, we do have real Sudanese delegates, and since The Situation of the separation of the North and South and the issue of IDPs. They’re really involved and they’re talking to other delegates, making them more informed about the real situation.

Since you’re Egyptian, What are your thoughts on what’s happening right now in your country?

Well, I’m pro-Mubarak on the protests. Whether Mubarak is right or wrong that is not the issue right now. All presidents have their pros and cons. However, what I’m against is the ousting of President Mubarak in such a humiliating manner. Personally, I want economic and political reform, but then again who doesn’t? Nonetheless, I would like my president to end his term honorably after serving for 30 years.

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Crisis in the Arab League

Yesterday, the Arab league experienced distress as Egyptian protestors had drawn closer to the vicinity. Security assisting the Arab League kept delegates in the Arab League in lockdown for their safety.

The session went on as usual despite the level of danger the committee experienced. It was not long before the protestors stormed in the session reciting anti Mubarak chants. The chair, Nada Soudy, refused to comment and continued with the session.

After the protestors had left, the whole committee was told to remain in the building for their own safety for an unspecified amount of time. Delegates were released around 3pm.

Video footage of this incident will be posted soon.

-Gena El Aker

Edited by CHAI Yee Thong