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Country: Switzerland (UNSC)
Delegate Name: Ryon Schmidt
The crisis in Yemen demands urgent attention and collaborative action to alleviate the suffering of its people. Switzerland recognizes the complexity and the pressing need for solutions to stop the violence, create peace talks, and ensure humanitarian aid reaches those in need. While major conflicts have not occurred recently, small clashes persist along borders, allowing for constant instability and damaging peace efforts. Understanding the roots of the conflict is crucial for finding lasting solutions. It began with protests in 2011, followed by the Houthi movement’s takeover of Sana’a in 2014, fueled by disagreements over government policies. We must address these disagreements through constant debate and political reforms to achieve peace.
Switzerland condemns the violation of the arms embargo in Yemen, which creates the conflict and prolongs the suffering. To lessen this, Switzerland proposes to better international cooperation and enforcing arms control measures. This includes monitoring arms transfers and holding any one who breaks these rules to be accountable. The United Nations must be central in creating these talks and help to mediate any conflict. Engaging all groups and factions involved, including regional and international ones, is essential for building trust and finding common ground.
Additionally, Switzerland advocates for measures to ensure access for humanitarian aid agencies to deliver life-saving assistance to all parts of Yemen. This includes establishing secure aid corridors and providing protection for humanitarian workers. Economic reconstruction efforts are essential to rebuilding Yemen’s shattered economy. Infrastructure development, job creation programs, and economic opportunities can help local communities and contribute to long-term stability. Peace talks monitored by the United Nations are essential to address the losses of all parties involved. Negotiating confidence-building measures, such as prisoner exchanges and ceasefires, can help build towards a lasting peace agreement. Promoting accountability for human rights violations and war crimes through well known mechanisms, including the International Criminal Court (ICC) and national transitional justice processes, is crucial for achieving justice and reconciliation. Engaging regional actors, including Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), in constructive dialogue can help de-escalate tensions and find acceptable solutions to both sides of the Yemeni crisis.
In conclusion, Switzerland is committed to supporting initiatives for peace and humanitarian aid in Yemen. We urge all parties to prioritize the well-being of Yemeni civilians and engage constructively in peace talks to achieve a sustainable solution. Together, let us work tirelessly to bring hope and relief to the people of Yemen in their time of need.
