FORUM: GENERAL ASSEMBLY 1
QUESTION OF: EMPOWERING LOCAL PEACEKEEPERS IN SOUTH SUDAN
MAIN SUBMITTER: MYANMAR
Expressing, deep concern regarding the safety of the 17,954 personnel deployed in South Sudan
for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) operation,
Greatly disturbed, by the abuses made by the belligerents against women and children in the
conflict zone,
Highlighting, that the targeting of civilians by armed personnel is in violation of Articles 27 to
34 of the Fourth Geneva convention,
Encouraging, member states to put more efforts in the peacekeeping mission in South Sudan in
order to better protect civilians at risk and to monitor and mediate peace efforts in the region,
Acknowledging, the importance of sending humanitarian aid and food supplies to the country in
light of the food crisis and food insecurity of 7 million people in the country as a result of the
conflict,
Bearing in mind, the great risk of providing sending further humanitarian aid into the country
due to the targeting of humanitarian workers in South Sudan, which is the largest targeting of
humanitarian workers in the world,
Further acknowledging, the challenge of sending humanitarian aid due to the destruction of trade
routes coming into South Sudan,
1. Recommends member countries to aid South Sudanese local peacekeepers to have more capable
and efficient operations by methods such as but not limited to:
a. Providing training on:
i. Prevention Of gender-based violence in order to protect women and children in
conflict zones,
ii. Ensuring that peacekeepers can effectively assist regional peace initiatives by using
mediation and conflict resolution,
b. Distributing peacekeepers better equipment, such as:
i. Protected vehicles, communication gadgets, and protective clothing to confirm their
safety throughout missions,
ii. Advanced surveillance devices such as drones that monitor war zones and warn of
escalating violence early,
c. supplying programs for psychological support to peacekeepers who face mental health issues
prior to, during, and following deployment,
2. Supports the global populace and UNMISS in ensuring the safety and rapid transport of relief
through the following means:
a. Creating humanitarian corridors in order to:
i. Shield refugees and facilitate unhindered access to aid workers.
ii. Create protected areas for people displaced by wars.
b. Establish particular ongoing tracking systems in order to:
i. Ensure the delivery and the responsibility of charity provision.
ii. Provide that constant news is covered to aid workers on the move in dangerous
environments.
c. Establishing emergency response measures to quickly deploy peacekeepers in case of danger to
the humanitarian staff.
3. Seeking to integrate data-forming technology in peacekeeping operations by:
a. Utilizing surveillance drones to:
i. Observe armed organizations, and avert any assaults before they occur, allowing
peacekeeping forces to avoid any involvement,
ii. Assist Any civilian displacements and peacekeeping forces that are situated in the area
with the most number of displacees.
b. Constructing a uniformed structure that can serve as database for UNMISS, humanitarian
entities and regional bodies to:
i. Provide pertinent intelligence on risks, civilian needs and other difficulties experienced
by the locals.
ii. Unified responses across the agencies’ boundaries assisting with peacekeeping
incorporating enhanced crime prevention and humanitarian distribution effectiveness.
4. Demands of all South Sudan parties engaged in the conflict to adhere with the provisions of
international law regarding the treatment of civilians especially during hostilities:
a. Cease any aggression directed towards civilians and aid workers immediately, as prescribed by
Articles 27 through 36 of the Fourth Geneva Convention.
b. Grant humanitarian and peacebuilding operations unhindered movement into all affected
regions.
c. Provide means of accountability to transgressors of International Law by stipulating:
i. An independent tribunal to prosecute all persons responsible for war interfacing crime
and crimes against humanity as they arose during the period of strife.
ii. Reporting of events at intervals through the UNHRC for efficiency and accountability.