Topic: Protecting Civilians in Conflict Zones
Country: Moldova
Delegate Name: Jared Rector
School: Williamston High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All Moldova position papers GLIMUN 2018 committees
All throughout human history, the Earth has been pervaded with conflict. And while many combatants have fell victim to conflict, the majority of casualties have been innocent civilians. Not all casualties have been collateral damage, however. In many instances, non-combatants are targeted in acts of total war or terrorism. In recent history, the Syrian Regime, for example, targeted their civilians with gas attacks, while the international theatre watched in awe, mouths agape. Healthcare providers in conflict zones are targeted to maximize damage. A Security Council Resolution was passed in 2016 with the intention to stem the attacks on hospitals, to little avail. Violence towards non-combatants is entirely unacceptable, and more action must be done to protect civilians in conflict zones. One year after its Declaration of Independence, The Republic of Moldova engaged Russian-backed Transnistrian separatists. On March 2, 1992, the first Moldovan president authorized the attack on Transnistrian separatists in order to defend the integrity and and independence of Moldova. On the same date, The Republic of Moldova was admitted to the United Nations. With a lack of military, legal authorities and volunteers were forced to defend our sovereignty. Civilian casualties were no stranger to this conflict, and securities were implemented to prevent such a catastrophe from happening again. The National Security Council is responsible for administering and monitoring the reformation process of the national security sector, monitoring, controlling and supervising in the national security system, identifying the national security priorities, adopting the recommendations on allocation of necessary resources in order to cope with the threats to the national security, and coordinating the activities in case of urgency or crisis. Given its national interests, as well as the commitments that derive from the European integration policy, the Republic of Moldova shall guide itself by the following national security guidelines: restoration of the territorial integrity of the state, withdrawal of foreign military presence on its territory, consolidation of its independence and statehood; upkeep the dynamics of the European integration processes and deepen the relations with NATO, develop cooperation with the EU and NATO member states; plenary development and exploration of the human potential, the main resource of the country; efficient protection of human rights and interests of Moldovan citizen at home and abroad; consolidation of the national military security; and participation of the Republic of Moldova to the efforts of the strengthening the international security. The targeting of civilians and healthcare centers in conflict zones is extremely unacceptable, and the Republic of Moldova believes that any government found intentionally targeting non-combatants and hospitals should be prosecuted, and punished accordingly. The Republic of Moldova would look favorably upon a resolution that increases protection for civilians in times of conflict.
