Topic: The Situation in Yemen
Country: United Kingdom
Delegate Name: Natalie Howard
School: Kalamazoo Central High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All United Kingdom position papers GLIMUN 2017 committees
The situation in Yemen has been relevant for years. The rise of a new president has allowed rebels to take control of the northern Saada province of Yemen. This disruption has erupted into a full-on war in Yemen. As a result, millions of Yemen's citizens are forced to leave their homes to seek refuge. The rapid movement of Yemen's people has caused an economic and political imbalance in both Yemen and surrounding nations. The war in Yemen is now approaching its 3rd year, it is painfully clear a solution is in dire need.
The United Kingdom looks upon this issue with sorrow. We are pained by the loss of so many lives and fear for the safety and security of the citizens of Yemen. in recent years the United Kingdom has done its best to direct political attention to this issue. However, we recognize that many of our citizens are unaware of this conflict. We hope that through a resolution we can work on spreading the word to as many people as possible, in order to increase support monetary and political support for this issue.
To combat the issue in Yemen the United Kingdom hopes we are able to achieve a solution that provides safety for those currently in Yemen and those who have chosen to leave. We would like to see the implementation of refugee camps where citizens fleeing Yemen can go to seek shelter and aid. Furthermore, the United Kingdom sees provided safe and accessible water a pressing issue in the region. Yemen is currently experiencing one of the worst reported cases of cholera in the world. Simple solutions like this to a much larger problem should not be overlooked by the committee. The United Kingdom hopes that all members of the committee can collaborate to form a chosen solution that fixes the problem today and can support Yemen in the future. We look forward to working with any delegations willing to help and we hope for the brightest solution.
