Topic: 2024-Indiscriminate Weapons
Country: Egypt
Delegate Name: Ava Chapman
Weapons that are indiscriminate cannot be aimed at a particular military objective, resulting in extensive harm and destruction among civilian populations. Types of weapons like landmines, cluster munitions, and specific chemical and biological weapons are examples of such. These weapons pose a heightened risk as they cannot differentiate between those participating in fighting and those who are not, with their harmful effects lingering well beyond the conclusion of conflicts and causing ongoing harm to civilians in times of peace.
In the past few years, there has been an increase in the use of these weapons in conflicts within the Middle East, impacting neighboring countries like Egypt, resulting in high casualties, environmental harm, and ongoing humanitarian disasters. Even though Egypt has not directly used indiscriminate weapons, the nation is alarmed by their deployment in current regional conflicts and the harmful impact they cause on civilians, especially in locations such as Syria, Yemen, and Libya. Egypt stands firm in its belief that the use of such weapons, which fail to distinguish between military targets and civilians, is unacceptable under international law and should be prohibited. Egypt strongly advocates for the protection of civilian lives and the prevention of the suffering caused by indiscriminate weapons.
The employment of unselective weapons goes against international humanitarian law, whose goal is to safeguard civilians in times of war. Egypt is urging for a worldwide dedication to banning and getting rid of these weapons, especially those that have lasting effects on civilians. Egypt is dedicated to upholding the guidelines established in the Convention on Cluster Munitions and the Mine Ban Treaty, which aim to eradicate the use of these hazardous weapons and tackle their humanitarian impacts. One key objective of international humanitarian law is to safeguard non-combatants during war. The principle is compromised by the use of indiscriminate weapons, exposing civilian lives to great danger. Nations and armed forces using these weapons should be accountable for the damage they inflict, including being subject to international courts and tribunals. Egypt is dedicated to collaborating with fellow member nations to advance the enforcement of current global agreements, like the Convention on Cluster Munitions and the Mine Ban Treaty. In addition to preventing their use, Egypt calls for increased international efforts to provide humanitarian aid to countries affected by these weapons.
Egypt suggests enhancing international treaties by promoting wider participation, stronger adherence, and improved enforcement to address the issue of indiscriminate weapons. There is also a recommendation for creating a worldwide monitoring organization to oversee the use of random weapons and communicate any breaches to the global community. This entity will make sure that those who employ these weapons are responsible and will collaborate with impacted countries to lessen the damage done. Egypt is requesting financial support for victim aid programs, clearing of landmines, and rehabilitation for individuals impacted by indiscriminate weapon attacks. Encouragement is given for the advancement and utilization of more accurate, focused weapon technologies to minimize civilian casualties in times of war. Egypt backs global investment in research and development aimed at lessening the effects of warfare on civilian communities.
In summary, Egypt is dedicated to eradicating indiscriminate weapons and safeguarding civilians in conflict areas. Using these weapons goes against international humanitarian law and is a moral failure that causes unnecessary human suffering. Egypt is urging worldwide collaboration in enhancing international regulations, ensuring that those who break them are held responsible, and providing assistance to those affected by these weapons. Egypt is prepared to collaborate with the global community to create a world where armed conflicts do not lead to the unnecessary deaths of civilians.
Works Cited
Shadows of War
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INEW – Egypt
https://www.inew.org/states/egypt/
Egypt
https://www.nti.org/countries/egypt/
