Topic: The Situation in Yemen
Country: Mexico
Delegate Name: Cole Dzubak
School: Mattawan High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All Mexico position papers GLIMUN 2017 committees
The situation in Yemen is a humanitarian disaster and needs a resolution as quickly as possible. In recent years, near 7,600 have been killed, and that number doesn’t seem to be stopping soon. The Houthis have taken control of parts of Yemen, including Sana’a. The poverty rate is below 50%, and it can be estimated that 4 of every 5 civilians are in need of aid. Over 14 million in Yemen lack the healthcare they need to cover any injuries they have been given during this civil war.
Mexico would like to see a peaceful resolution that puts forth a new leader who can continue to work with other world powers such as Mexico, Saudi Arabia, America, and China. Mexico would like to see little violence in the solution, and have high hopes that the SPECPOL committee will be able to find a peaceful solution.
Despite recent speculations on our stance with America, it can be speculated for now that we will follow America in our decision. While we are backing Saudi Arabia as well, we believe that the military presence should be decreased by a heavy amount.
In the end, it will be hard to come up with a mutually beneficial plan that benefits all parties involved. Yemen has suffered far enough, and Mexico fears that only more suffering will be brought upon them if SPECPOL cannot agree upon a solution. While Mexico has its hopes, we understand that debate will be tough and that a resolution will be difficult to pass.
