Topic: 2024-Indiscriminate Weapons
Country: Jordan
Delegate Name: Siya Gupta
Committee: DISEC
Topic: Indiscriminate Weapons
Country: Jordan
School: Portage Central High School
The delegation from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan recognizes the devastating impact of indiscriminate weapons, such as landmines, cluster munitions, and chemical agents, and even nuclear threats, on global peace and civilian safety. By failing to distinguish between combatants and civilians, these weapons violate international humanitarian law and leave lasting harm in conflict and post-conflict zones. Jordan remains committed to eliminating these weapons and mitigating their effects, especially given its proximity to regions impacted by conflict, such as Syria.
Jordan supports international treaties like the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) and the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and has enacted domestic laws such as Penal Code Article 148 and Law No. 18 on Anti-Terrorism, which prohibit the use and possession of indiscriminate weapons. However, continued use of these weapons in modern warfare underscores the need for stronger global action.
Jordan urges the UN to strengthen legal frameworks by ensuring universal adherence to treaties like the Ottawa Treaty and updating protocols to address emerging technologies. To address the lingering dangers of explosive remnants of war (ERW), Jordan emphasizes the need for increased international cooperation in demining efforts, including the use of advanced technology like drones to accelerate cleanup operations. Regional cooperation is also vital, with joint monitoring and intelligence sharing to prevent the spread of these weapons across borders. Additionally, Jordan calls for enhanced transparency, requiring member states to report on the use and cleanup of these weapons, with NGOs empowered to monitor compliance. A UN-led committee to study and regulate new technologies is critical to ensuring international laws keep pace with advancements in warfare.
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is committed to working with the UN and member states to eliminate indiscriminate weapons and safeguard global security and civilian lives.
References:
https://www.un.org/disarmament/convarms/landmines/
https://bwcimplementation.org
https://www.clusterconvention.org
https://www.nti.org
https://www.hrw.org/topic/arms/indiscriminate-weapons
https://www.unmas.org
