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This crisis is horrible, but it is not the first time something like this has occurred. In the past, the United Nations said “never again” but tragedies have continued to occur. The international community is responsible for protecting the Rohingya to a certain extent, but there is only so much we can do to help them. We must put pressure on Myanmar to accept the people back. Genocide is never acceptable, and we must come up a plan of action to make sure it does not occur in the future. This includes educating every country and drawing a line in the sand with clear policies and sanctions for this behavior.
Student #2
His/Her Excellency Ambassador of Peru and President of this United Nations Security Council,
Honorable Permanent and Non-Permanent Members of this United Nations Security Council.
Re. The Rohingya Nation Matter in function of the Human Security, Nacional Security of States and the Global Security as factors in process of Synergistic Security.
As per we mentioned in our previous participation, we reiterate and state that: “We, the United States of America, have measured all options, and all are on the table, including diplomatic negotiations, multilateral and bilateral negotiations, economic sanctions, humanitarian aid and/or military actions, if necessary,” in reference to the Rohingya Nations Crisis.
We also reiterate that “We, the United States of America, are not and do not want to be the World Police Force, but don't put us in that position. We will act if necessary and our pulse will not tremble.”
We founded our position in the successful joint effort between the United States and our Allies in the War on Terrorism. The effort, in which the Global Security, the National Security of States, and the Human security, has been working in a jointly synergistic process of security.
This process has been successful, and we cannot jeopardize the Pax Equilibrium, because of the inaction of some Nation States on the Rohingya matter or in any other matters that may be threating the Human Security, National Security, and the Global Security.
An unsolved human crisis on the Rohingya population may create a perfect and “fertile terrain for extremist ideologies of any kind” to prepare recruitment plans by terrorist organizations on the Rohingya population.
In another hand, The United States public opinion and many US Human Rights pressure groups have been expressing their concern about the Rohingya matter. This mandate was clearly interpreted on December 13, 2018, by the United States House of Representatives when voted 394 to 1 on a resolution “H.Res.1091 -Expressing … that atrocities committed against the Rohingya by the Burmese military and security forces since August 2017 constitute crimes against humanity and genocide…”
In the same way, the US State Department in the voice of the Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, well interpreting the mandate of reason, have been established unilateral US sanctions:
- On Min Aung Hlaing / Myanmar military’s commander-in-chief...
- On top Myanmar Generals, and military officers,
- On border guard officials...
- On the two army battalions (in despite rank) that led the attacks against Rohingya Civilians...
- On specific government officials...
and on all those military or civilians involved on military actions or politics decision that led to the systematic genocide, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against the Rohingya (Muslim minority) population and the humankind.
The United States of America is expecting a responsible and proactive answer from this UN Security Council about the Rohingya humanitarian crisis, and announce that we are more than willing to work hand by hand on those resolutions that may provide security to the Rohingyas and the to the Region, as part of the Global and Synergistic claim of Security for all.
Student #3
As we, the United States, previously discussed there needs to be something done as quickly as possible for anybody who is going through a similar situation like the people who were under control of the Myanmar government did. It is not fair to them or anyone else to have to go through the traumatic and disturbing situations they went through. When discussing the issue of women and children being sexually violated and part of human trafficking, the United States feels that we should bring more attention to stopping these horrible actions. For instance, one possible option is hosting awareness-raising events in our communities. No matter what part of the world you live in, having others be on the look out for certain signals or unusual actions could help significantly. Another option is giving traumatized victims of trafficking opportunities in our communities to assist them with improving their futures. Job opportunities, health care and legal advice is just a few examples of ways we can help them so that others can speak out about the issue if they have been personally trafficked so that they can help our officials find the ones who are instigating these actions. Others can encourage companies to take steps to investigate and prevent human trafficking in their supply chains (US Department of State).
The same applies to the situation of people who have been sexually violated. We can encourage others to keep an eye out for certain tell-tale signs of something like this happening. We should also increase the punishments for those who are doing these horrible acts to innocent people. Just like reducing human trafficking, steps such as bringing awareness to it in our communities and providing further assistance to those who have to go through it can also make a difference. Improving safety and monitoring in schools, establishing and consistently applying workplace policies and addressing community-level risks through environmental approaches (CDC) can also help us reduce these issues. If all of us, permanent and non-permanent members, come together to agree upon giving more resources to these people who have suffered then we can possibly put a stop to their maltreatment.
Student #4
Although it may not seem like it because of the things Mr. Donald Trump has been saying throughout his presidency, the United States still stands with assisting refugees as best as possible. Even though Mr. Trump has put a ban on refugees entering the country, we encourage other countries to open their doors to the people who are trying their best to get away from the violence in their homelands. Their reasons for fleeing home are different, but the essentials they need to survive are similar (World Help). Things such as food, water and medical care can make a significant difference in trying to help these people who are struggling. As for the conditions of the refugee camps, they are not proper living conditions and a step that the United Nations can take towards this is accepting donations of any kind around the world to help the people who do have to live there for a period of time. We should all feel responsible for the international protection of Rohingya. During his presidency, Barack Obama began the Genocide Prevention Task Force wit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. This creation of a high-level Atrocity Prevention Board will ensure that the full range of our government’s resources are made available in new and creative ways that develop tools and approaches that will more effectively prevent and end mass atrocities against civilians (USHMM). This is a fantastic example of a step that every one of us can take to ensure that people know we will do anything to prevent a genocide from occurring. Regarding the topic of the United Nations saying that this was something that would never happened again but ISIS and the Syrian crisis happening, it is a work in progress but changes do need to be made. We need to implement changes within ourselves, as people, and changes within our countries. One of the first being increasing the punishments for those who choose to do others harm. More security for our people would also make a significant difference as well. Not only that but also standing together can do more than we would have ever thought possible.
Student #5
Good Day to the Permanent and Non-Permanent members of the United Nations Security Council,
No matter who you are, where you come from, or what type of political system a country has, we the Republic of Peru believe that every human has a right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. These are the most basic of human rights in which the UN Charter has to offer, and yet the Government of Myanmar has committed this crime against humanity when they decided to carry out their discriminatory act by an "ethnic cleansing", and attempt to rid the Rohingya Peoples from their homeland. In view of the fact that the Myanmar Government had abused their military resources, the Rohingyan population fled in any direction they could to find safety. They began crossing borders into neighboring countries like Bangladesh, Thailand, India, and other Asian countries. These countries were just minding their business when the genocide occurred and these refugees came flooding in, in waves. This could put a strain on a country, leading to overpopulation, need for more shelter, food, and medicines. In order to move forward in solving this refugee crisis, we the Republic of Peru believe that the regional and international communities should aid the organization United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in any way they possibly can. Their sole purpose at the UNHCR is to protect the refugees and assist in their safe relocation. When fleeing from their Rakhine State, they had no way of protection from anything. The woman and children were favored targets of onlooking predators, used for sex slaves and for sale and distribution. Now that the Rohingya have found temporary salvation, the camps they are in should be under the watch of authorities to protect the Rohingya of outside forces. The UN should also bring this situation to the attention of the head of the Me Too Movement to bring this dilemma to the limelight, and in order to help the victims of sexual assault and so forth, to cope and move onward with their lives.
The living arrangments of the Rohingyan peoples is poor, but something is better than nothing. These refugee camps are in bad shape and will continue to get worse with a growing population and the extended period of time for living there. These camps look to be made just above dirt and created from ordinary parts such as a metal boards, planks of wood, and tarps. If such as the slightest natural disaster could occur, these camps could be tore down leaving a majority of the population homeless. Due to the overpopulation of these camps, supplies such as food, water, and medicines are first come first serve. Its kind of like survival of the fittest, if you aren't quick on your feet to ensure your survival, then your future at the camp would be cut short. These camps have the appearance of a makeshift underdeveloped city. With the refugees living in such close proximity, the risk of spreading disease is highly likely. Sicknesses would spread like wildfire if one presented itself in any region of the camp. A solution to these less than average living conditions would be to add temporary fixes to longterm problems, such as provide more supplies, at least sturdier built huts, and offer better medical assistance. The best solution would be to speed up the process of safe relocation so this dilemma could officially be resolved and taken care of. Countries from all over, that have the resources of course, should be able to aid the UNHCR to be able to get it done. The sooner and more efficiently the Rohingya refugees have a stable living environment, the sooner the international community can go back normal.
Certain measures needed to attempt to prevent any crisis like this from happening again, would be to implement annual check ups in each country. What I mean by that is when the UN has its annual meetings, at random, each country should send a representative into another country to check in the social, economic, and political situations of that country to see if standards are met up to acceptable ones. For example, the US sends a representative to China to see if everything is alright and no funny business is happening, while china sends a representative of theirs to France, and so forth. Following the code of the UN Charter, the international community has an objective to protect all life and the future of the people from any inhumane acts. To actually make sure this never happens again, like I have said before, I believe annual checkups from random country representatives is at least one way of preventing a problem. The UN may say "never again" but they don't take immediate action to control situations such as these. If dire situations were to pop up like the Rohingya Genocide, the UN should prioritize disasters like this. Actions speak louder than words.
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