LUSS Fourth Session

[Surdra]

"This is extactly what we are tring to do now, reach a resolution. Mr. Mantado misunderstand or chooses to ignore that this is not a resoultion authorizing military action against Javatania, if open combat does begin what happens then is outside the scope of this resolution."

[Mutanatia]

Mantado spoke again. "Which is precisely why you want to negotiate inside the scope of a resolution." He said. "Listen, I'm not happy with what Javatania did either, but, if you shut down someone from the negotiating table to bomb them to hell and back, while they are submitting in the middle of the bombing.... I would say that you would then become in the wrong.

As such, all I propose is that if war needs to break out again, both sides must remain at the table whilst the war is going on."

[Surdra]

"Mr. Mantado, this is not a war resolution, the whole point of this is to open talks. if war does break out then we can then talk about keeping the table open."

[Mutanatia]

Mantado nodded. "Fair enough." HE said. "I still wish #10 to be changed to "for peacekeeping purposes only."

[Surdra]

"Mr. Mantado, there is not peacekeeping operation in effect, so limiting the ASAF to "peacekeeping purposes only" would undermine the whole purpose of the deployment of forces. We all know your oppostion to military action but I will not allow you to enter a false set of guidelines what would endanger the lives of civilians and the troops deployed."

[Mutanatia]

Mantado groaned. "Will you settle to restricting your forces to self-defense? Remember, we can always amend resolutions, or pass another one that gives you more power."

[Surdra]

"Our forces are restricted to self-defense Mr. Mantado."

[Mutanatia]

"Nonetheless," He said. "The only way our country is going to back it is if that is added to the resolution."

[Surdra]

"Then we will go without your country's backing then, for the Kingdom of Surdra will not place a set of guidlines on out forces that requires the Security Council's blessing to change."

[Mutanatia]

An aid approached Mantado with his cell phone, which was ringing. It was from his bosses. "Are you sure you want...yes, I know that's important, but...I am not a peace-loving... fine, fine... yes, okay... I know negotiation is important, but... ok, fine..." He thanked the aide and stood up.

"The Federation of Mutanatia is FOR the resolution, but urges, for the record, the Kingdom of Surdra to be wise in the use of force." He sat down with a scowl on his face.

[Mal]

Jessica Fletcher stood and said, "If the chair will yield? We join our allies from Boltor and our fellow members of the Security Council in both condeming the aggresive action and supporting the Resolution. We are also committed to peace, and our military is ready to provide troops, per the charter, to prevent an all out war from occuring. I yield the remainder of my time."

[Surdra]

Banging his gavel the SecGen said, "With 5 votes FOR and no votes against, SC #11 has passed."

[Layli]

"Layli asks what is the current state of talks between Perids and Javatania?"

[Surdra]

It had only been 48 hours since the Security Council passed SC#11 and Fletcher was giving LUSS the first statue report of the Peridsian/Javatanian Crisis, "As many of you already are aware aircraft from the Republic of Perids and the Kingdom of Surdra, under command of ASAF, conducted an strike against the Javatanian navy. Following the strike the Kingdom of Surdra also gave the government of Javatania an ultimatum that if they do not completely stand down their forces ASAF would strike at other targets of their choosing. As of eight hours ago it appears that the Javatanians are in fact standing down their military forces, but as they still have 18 hours to go and have not completely stood down their forces, we do not consider them in compliance yet. We will updated LUSS at the end of the 18 hours."

[Surdra]

At the end of the 48 hour deadline, Fletcher once again gave an update to the LUSS, "Ladies and Gentlemen, the 48 hour deadline has passed and I am pleased to report that the entire Javatanian military has stood down and has returned to their home bases and ports. However, must also report that the Javatanian government seems uninterested in opening talks to resolve this situation. Therefore I believe it is necessary to keep SC#11 in place."

[Siple]

"We concur. The Javatanian government makes it clear by refusing to negotiate that they are not in fact interested in peace. We must continue to condemn them until they agree to open talks with the allied forces."

[Globexanter]

A good three to four weeks after the peace talks regarding the nations of Javatania and Perids was signed, the Globexanterian representative to the LUSS took to the attention of the assembly.

"Over three weeks have now passed since the Government of the People's Republic of Javatanian submitted itself to the proposed Surdran Peace Treaty after the failed offensive against the Republic of Perids. The Security Council Resolution #11 served it's purpose magnificently, visibly aiding the efforts against the blatant acts of war displayed by the People's Republic of Javatania against the Republic of Perids."

"The United Socialist States of Globexanter however believes that, since both combat and tensions have noticeably dropped in the area, especially with the Peace Treaty now in full force, that the Security Council Resolution #11 has served its purpose and is of no use anymore. At this current time, reconstruction efforts as well as the daily lives of the civilians in Javatania are being disturbed and hindered by this now pointless resolution."

"The United Socialist States of Globexanter calls for the measures employed in the Security Council Resolution #11 to either be eased as to permit usual peace time circumstances to restart, or be rendered null and void as soon as possible." said Tolya Dorogoi, sitting back down.

[Surdra]

(OOC: Ya I'm writing write now, thanks for asking first and fyi, when I am finaly able to post the new embargo it will be two weeks after the treaty was signed so I do plan on ignoring your entire post ICly.)

[Surdra]

(OOC: Still ignoring Globe's post as it wouldn't be 3 to 4 weeks. I was planning on having more in this but at this point I don't care, so here's a very rushed version. ICly it closer to just over 2 weeks after the treaty was signed.)

SC #12

The Security Council,

Recalling Security Council Resolution #11,

Reaffirming the Council’s concern about the attacks on Perids on 8 April, 9 April, and 17 April 2019 by the military forces of Javatania,

Concerned about a future breach of international peace and security in regards to future Javatanian hostilities toward Perids,

Mindful of its responsibilities under the Charter of the League of United Sovereign States for the maintenance of international peace and security,

Acting in the interest to maintaining peace within Sidland,

1. Herby renders Paragraph 4, Paragraph 5, and Paragraph 10 of Security Council Resolution #11 null and void,

2. Calls upon all States to exercise vigilance and restraint in the supply, sale or transfer directly or indirectly from their territories or by their nationals or using their flag vessels or aircraft of any battle tanks, armored combat vehicles, large caliber artillery systems, combat aircraft, attack helicopters, warships, missiles or missile systems, and/or any military hardware or items for a military purpose, or related materiel, including spare parts, and in the provision to Javatania of any technical assistance or training, financial assistance, investment, brokering or other services, and the transfer of financial resources or services, related to the supply, sale, transfer, manufacture or use of such items in order to prevent a destabilizing accumulation of arms,

3. Decides that Javatania shall without further delay take the steps required to completely and fully remove any and all nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons from their national stockpile and shall completely dispose of such weapons in a safe and secure manner,

4. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

[Mal]

Jessica Lynch, after being silent and listening to each side's point of view, leaned forward to speak into her microphone and said, "The Republic will support the resolution. If the chair will yield for a moment, we would remind all parties that unfortunatley, keeping peace is oft times an endeavor that requires bloodshed. While we are the last to condone military action, we also recognize that such action is required from time to time to tamp aggression."

[Siple]

Ms. Mercado shuffled a few papers, reviewing the original resolution. After a moment of skimming, she addressed the council. "The long-term preservation of peace does indeed require restrictions on the export of military-related goods to Javatania. We must oppose this measure, however. Siple is very firmly against any undue restriction on free trade, and refuses to endorse a resolution that puts pressure on governments to restrain investment and related financial matters."

[Mal]

"We too would be opposed to cutting off all trade, particularly items such as grains and other foodstufs. However, in the context of peace and security, surely the delegate from Siple realizes that there should be an embargo on shipments of weapons and especially fisile materials and chemicals which can be weaponized, including pesticides."

"Would any of my fellow delegates be open to a compromise?"

[Surdra]

"I believe the delegate from Siple needs to review the current resolution," Fletcher said, "this resolution ends the general embargo on Javatania and any ban on investment and related financial matters is limited solely on the accumulation of arms and military equipment by the Government of Javatania."

[Mal]

Dec 18, 2012 14:11:54 GMT -5 Surdra said:

"I believe the delegate from Siple needs to review the current resolution," Fletcher said, "this resolution ends the general embargo on Javatania and any ban on investment and related financial matters is limited solely on the accumulation of arms and military equipment by the Government of Javatania."

"The Republic would then be in 100% support of the Resolution as it merely embargoes weapons and other military items. I have been informed by my government that upon adoption of the Resolution, Malecia will be happy to negotiate a trade treaty which will reflect the spirit of the Resolution and permit shipments of non-military items, with slect restrictions on certain types of technology."

[Surdra]

(OOC: Little info for those not up to speed, there is a complete embargo on Javatania already. A peace treaty has already been signed, so the aim of this resolution is to lift the general embargo but keep an embargo on the supply, sale, or transfer of military hardware and services. The only things not banned by the embargo currently is medical supplies and foodstuffs.)

[Siple]

"We realize, honorable delegate, that this is an end to the embargo. We fully support an end to the full embargo and restrictions on goods relevant to the military. While I understand that the intention of the investment restrictions is to prevent military buildup, it is my state's opinion that the clause is bad for free trade and thus the Javatanian civilian populace."

[Surdra]

"Then the only other option is to keep the general embargo in place, which I'm sure you can agree is even worse for free trade and the Javatanian civilian populace."

[Siple]

"There is absolutely another option: replace the clause regarding financial restraint with one that prohibits direct investment in either the government or the military-industrial complex."

[Surdra]

"We will not allow for the investment of any kind into the Javatanian military," Fletcher replied, "and while the representative from Siple has everyright to express his own opinions, but as you have no vote in the security council I suggest we continue with voting."

[Central Ruska]

"To maximise prosperity within the region, The United Socialist States of Central Russia Believes that the Embargo should be lifted, We are voting FOR Security Resolution 12." Anton Aleksandrov Said.