Topic: 2026 – Implementation of Sanctions
Country: Algeria
Delegate Name: Gwyneth Henry
2/8/2026
Submitted to: Special Committee on the United Nations Charter
From: Algeria
Delegate Name:Gwyneth Henry
Subject: Implementation of Sanctions
The People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria believes the implementation of sanctions under Article 41 of the United Nations Charter is an effective non-military tool that is available for the Security Council to use. Algeria approaches the use of sanctions through the United Nations supportively, but still with some caution, as there are concerns about how effective they are. Sanction effectiveness relies upon their implementation, transparency, and impact. The idea of United Nations sanctions is a positive one that needs to be built upon and improved.
Historically, sanctions have been broadly applied against countries instead of specific groups or organizations. The impact of this has negatively affected entire regions both economically and humanly, with little political success. Algeria has observed how sanctions have affected developing nations like those in Africa and the Middle East. The changing of sanctions from being so broad to targeted has been integral in fixing these damages and preventing negative outcomes.
Algeria recognizes that in the present day, United Nations sanctions have been improved to target individuals and groups that are threats to peace, but there are still concerns that are seen within them. The concern of the actual implementation of sanctions and oversight of them is a worry, as there are inconsistencies seen within committees, particularly the Security Council. Sanctions have not been able to achieve the meaningful change that is needed in the situations to which they have been applied. Algeria supports the progress made in the sanction process, but still has serious concerns.
In the future, Algeria supports resolutions and reforms to strengthen the effectiveness of sanctions within the United Nations. Algeria supports the expansion of oversight committees for the placement of sanctions and monitoring of them to ensure there are no negative humanitarian impacts. Algeria also suggests that sanctions are to be adjusted and reworked if they fail to meet their objectives, as having ineffective ones in place causes more harm than good.
In conclusion, the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria believes that United Nations sanctions should be implemented in an effective, consistent way that is improved from how they function now. Sanctions are an important tool from Article 41 of the charter, but need improvements in oversight and impact. Algeria believes that as a committee, the problems we are facing can be compromised upon and solved quickly.
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