The UNSC has been in session to discuss the urgent issues of the Yemeni Civil War. Following the country’s turbulent history, their current concern lies in the Houthi - Sunni conflict.
Delegates quickly honed in on one possible solution: calling a ceasefire and encouraging peace talks between the two sides.The United States strongly endorses the implementation of a proportional representation of the Houthi group, rather than a typical democratic structure, where as a minority, their input could be quickly overpowered by other groups.
The Russian Federation expressed concerns over whether the airstrikes would stop prior to or after negotiations. They hold limited support towards the United States’ suggestions as further discussion is necessary for the idea of proportional representation to be feasible.
As discussion was quickly trailed from the original issue, Nigeria further stressed the importance of an immediate ceasefire. To do so, they proposed the employment of the Gulf Corporation Council, as well as having a group of ambassadors be transported to the area.Their purpose would be to promote a peace negotiation with emphasis on transparency and inclusivity.
To achieve this, Jordan advised that the UN send in a third party mediator from a very neutral country such as Canada or Norway, to oversee the debate, ensuring that one side is not overtaking the other and that all needs are accounted for.
Spain however, disagreed that this should be an issue taken to such international heights. They recommended that tribal nations be disarmed and that the Yemeni government be responsible for initiating such actions.
When questioned about the probability of the Houthis accepting a peace negotiation, France pointed out that they were on the losing side of the war and that as they are already weakened, they would likely accept the proposal as they would have no other option.
Following this, the UK objected that a ceasefire should not be initiated out of desperation; rather, it should be started because both sides are ready to come to terms and meet in a diplomatic setting, rather than through violence.
Delegates quickly honed in on one possible solution: calling a ceasefire and encouraging peace talks between the two sides.The United States strongly endorses the implementation of a proportional representation of the Houthi group, rather than a typical democratic structure, where as a minority, their input could be quickly overpowered by other groups.
The Russian Federation expressed concerns over whether the airstrikes would stop prior to or after negotiations. They hold limited support towards the United States’ suggestions as further discussion is necessary for the idea of proportional representation to be feasible.
As discussion was quickly trailed from the original issue, Nigeria further stressed the importance of an immediate ceasefire. To do so, they proposed the employment of the Gulf Corporation Council, as well as having a group of ambassadors be transported to the area.Their purpose would be to promote a peace negotiation with emphasis on transparency and inclusivity.
To achieve this, Jordan advised that the UN send in a third party mediator from a very neutral country such as Canada or Norway, to oversee the debate, ensuring that one side is not overtaking the other and that all needs are accounted for.
Spain however, disagreed that this should be an issue taken to such international heights. They recommended that tribal nations be disarmed and that the Yemeni government be responsible for initiating such actions.
When questioned about the probability of the Houthis accepting a peace negotiation, France pointed out that they were on the losing side of the war and that as they are already weakened, they would likely accept the proposal as they would have no other option.
Following this, the UK objected that a ceasefire should not be initiated out of desperation; rather, it should be started because both sides are ready to come to terms and meet in a diplomatic setting, rather than through violence.