In Mexico’s war on drugs, the number of turf wars and inter-cartel conflict is increasing by the day. The skirmish over restricted substances between syndicates and the Mexican government have lead to an estimated 120,000 deaths by 2013, and an estimated 27,000 missing. This conflict is a breeding ground for human rights violations. Torture, rape, disappearances, and arbitrary detention are only a few of the examples of violations that have commonly taken place. Impunity for those that committed these violations have also persisted.
The United Nations Security Council have debated upon a proposed resolution in order to address the issue of the war on drugs in Mexico. The resolution primarily calls for the development of anti-corruption paradigms, the adoption of community level actions for the improvement of economic and social infrastructure, the regular holding of conferences among regional nations, and an increase of educational programs. Through this resolution, the committee strives to resolve the conflict peacefully, with thorough support for the civilians affected by the drug war.
According to the United States: “The purpose of this initiative is to tackle the drug war on multiple fronts; every front that we can currently address as the UNSC. The startling lack of transparency in the Mexican government only suggests a high-level of corruption, with the government turning a blind eye to the blindingly glaring situation.”
Armed conflict, including the war on drugs in Mexico, have been of high priority for Amnesty International. Our organization have continued to petition and lobby for the ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty, and send hundreds of thousands of letters of appeal to governments in order to acknowledge the disappearances and casualties due to conflicts such as this. However, Amnesty International is nevertheless appreciative of the steps that UNSC has taken, and will continue to support the country of Mexico in ensuring the global respect of human rights.
The United Nations Security Council have debated upon a proposed resolution in order to address the issue of the war on drugs in Mexico. The resolution primarily calls for the development of anti-corruption paradigms, the adoption of community level actions for the improvement of economic and social infrastructure, the regular holding of conferences among regional nations, and an increase of educational programs. Through this resolution, the committee strives to resolve the conflict peacefully, with thorough support for the civilians affected by the drug war.
According to the United States: “The purpose of this initiative is to tackle the drug war on multiple fronts; every front that we can currently address as the UNSC. The startling lack of transparency in the Mexican government only suggests a high-level of corruption, with the government turning a blind eye to the blindingly glaring situation.”
Armed conflict, including the war on drugs in Mexico, have been of high priority for Amnesty International. Our organization have continued to petition and lobby for the ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty, and send hundreds of thousands of letters of appeal to governments in order to acknowledge the disappearances and casualties due to conflicts such as this. However, Amnesty International is nevertheless appreciative of the steps that UNSC has taken, and will continue to support the country of Mexico in ensuring the global respect of human rights.