Topic: The Situation in Yemen
Country: Iceland
Delegate Name: Sam Walls
School: Forest Hills Eastern High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All Iceland position papers GLIMUN 2017 committees
The political and economic crisis ongoing in Yemen, both tragic and frankly disgusting, has plagued the country for nearly 6 years. Citizens have access to a measly 140 cubic meters of water per year, the middle eastern average being 1000, and the water table that is the main source of water is depleting quickly. Protests are occurring constantly throughout the North and South end regions of Yemen, and while Iceland is not directly affected by this conflict, we are in favor of controlling this internal conflict through our vote.
The crisis as of now is not directly affecting Iceland, and we have no policies set in place that address it. As of now, there has been no direct relief hosted by Iceland either, however, Iceland will vote for any such proposition that benefits and instills peaceful intentions. Iceland will also offer to take in a reasonable amount of displaced persons from the country of Yemen, as should all the countries in this general assembly. Iceland is also in favor of providing resources, medical attention, and shelter to civilian families. Iceland also is in favor of ending the naval embargo the Saudi-led coalition has put in place, namely because imports of food are critical to the civilians.
The general assembly should take great consideration in dealing with this crisis, and we hope to help pass a resolution that benefits those in most need and subdues it on some level.
