Topic: 2024-Private Military Contractors
Country: Indonesia
Delegate Name: Karim Heydarzade
Committee: Disarmament & International Security Committee (DISEC)
Topic: Private Military Contractors
Country: The Republic of Indonesia
School: Portage Central High School
Private military contractors, or PMCs, are private companies that specialize in conflict-related sericse and are usually hired by governments, corporations or non-government organizations. With the PMC services market being estimated to be worth around 250 billion dollars in 2021, many countries use private military contractors for different purposes such as conducting secret operations on sensitive and politically controversial topics. Presence of PMC’s have also been recorded to affect local populations in several ways.
Indonesia acknowledges the exponential growth in the use of PMCs and that they can offer useful security services, but is cautious about giving them the freedom to operate in the country because they could harm national control, human rights, and stability. Indonesia emphasizes its sovereignty and works to keep PMCs under strict regulation. The government requires PMCs to follow Indonesian laws and stay under close supervision, especially in areas like Papua which has had many conflicts over the past years. Indonesia also protects their local population from exploitation or harm while also using PMCs to improve our economy by hiring them for jobs including mining and oil extraction.
Indonesia fully supports discussions on the regulation of PMCs, particularly through the United Nations and we also acknowledge that PMCs may play a big role in peacekeeping and rebuilding efforts but we insist for there to be a line that cannot be crossed. Any PMC work in conflict zones must follow the government’s plans for peace and development.
Indonesia supports creating or enhancing international laws and guidelines to regulate PMCs, ensuring they operate within their boundaries and respect sovereignty. We also encourage countries to hold PMCs accountable for violations of human rights or international law. Member states can also adopt stricter licensing and monitoring systems for all PMCs which would ensure accountability. Indonesia also believes that the UN could introduce ways to track and investigate PMC activities, particularly in conflict zones, to ensure there are no violations of any laws and if there are, penalties can be given accordingly.
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