Disarmament and International Security Committee
Shawarma Habibi Bloc
Agenda: Discussing regional security in the middle-east with special reference to the Kurdish
struggle
Working Paper_2025: 1.0
Sponsors: People’s Republic of China, Republic of Azerbaijan
Signatories: Islamic Republic of Iran, Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Russian Federation,
Federal Republic of Germany, Syrian Arab Republic, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Sultanate
of Oman, Republic of South Africa, Lebanese Republic, Kingdom of Belgium, United States of
America, State of Qatar, Republic of Armenia, United Arab Emirates,Republic of Türkiye,
Guided by Article 2(7) of the United Nations Charter, which promotes non-interference
Noting further that the Kurdistan Workers Party or the PKK has been disbanded and is no
longer conducting operations and has given up on their conquest to achieve a Kurdistan
in the region,
1. Wants Self determination to occur in accordance with International law with the standard
set by the UNGA resolution 2625(1970) and the ICJ Wall Advisory Opinion, wants the
territorial integrity of existing states to remain intact
2. Urges all regional actors to cease external military and financial support to armed
non-state groups to uphold the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states.
3. Keeping in mind ICJ case of Nicaragua v. United States that affirmed that arming,
financing or training of non state armed groups constitute a violation of customary
international law,
4. Recommends all the members states to follow UNSC resolution 1373(2001) and UNSC
resolution 1540(2004) which sets a standard for state to prevent the supply of arms and
financing to non state actors , in volatile kurdish regions
5. Proposes a regional dispute settling body called the Kurdish Dialogue and Political
Resolution Forum, or KDPRF, further explained in Annexure I
6. Calls Upon states to share best practices and facilitation of minority integration,
decentralization, and post-conflict rehabilitation with affected states through regional and
international cooperation
7. Recommends implementing socioeconomic integration initiatives, including vocational
training and employment opportunities, to facilitate the successful reintegration of former
combatants into society and reduce the risk of resurgence
8. Suggests the implementation of a regionally governed Disarmament, Demobilization,
Reintegration, and Rehabilitation (DDRR) program in line with UN principles,
specifically tailored for ongoing conflict zones, focusing on:
a. Voluntary disarmament measures with community-based oversight;
c. Reintegration processes that include vocational training and employment opportunities;
d. Regional monitoring mechanisms to guarantee compliance and prevent recidivism;
e. Oversight by a regional body such as the Arab League or OIC, ensuring that all
measures are aligned with regional norms and security concerns;
f. Funding and technical support provided by regional stakeholders, with coordination
from international bodies as needed.
9. Urges all nations to have no friendly or military relations with non state actors
Annexure I
I. Legal and Institutional Mandate:
1. The KDPRF is a non-binding, consultative, and State led regional mechanism established
under the broad scope of Chapter VI of the United Nations Charter , making this body
while keeping in mind of:
● Article 33 of the UN Charter, encouraging negotiation, mediation and regional
arrangements.
● United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2625 and Declaration on Principles of
International Law concerning Friendly Relations.
● Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice on Kosovo (2010) noting that
declarations of independence do not violate international law but are not equal to a legal
right of secession. The KDPRF does not endorse secession, but supports internal
constitutional solutions to the Kurdish question.
II. Objectives:
1. To establish voluntary, State sanctioned dialogue between national governments and
Kurdish representatives
2. To develop non-secessionist models of autonomy within sovereign frameworks
3. To prevent future armed escalation of Kurdish political grievances.
4. To promote peaceful, rights-based internal self-determination with international law
5. To uphold and respect state sovereignty as mentioned in Article 2(1) of UN Charter
III. Membership:
Permanent Members shall be the states of
● Islamic Republic of Iran
● Republic of Iraq
● Syrian Arab Republic
● Republic of Turkey
● Republic of Armenia
● Republic of Azerbaijan
● Lebanon Republic
● People’s Republic of China
Observer Members:
● League of Arab States
● Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
● United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
● United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
● Legal experts from the International Law Commission (ILC)
Consultative Representatives:
● Recognized non-violent Kurdish civil society and political groups
● Leaders of the Kurdish Diaspora of displaced population of countries
● National human rights institutions
IV. Structural Organs of the KDPRF:
1. Council of Dialogue and Political Reconciliation (CDPR):
● Composed of state-appointed representatives and neutral observers.
● Oversees dialogue timelines, negotiation terms, and outcome recommendations.
● Ensures compliance with principles of sovereignty, consent, and non-intervention.
2. Legal and Constitutional Affairs Division (LCAD):
● Provides legal guidance based on comparative constitutional law and international
standards.
● Assists with drafting models for political autonomy and decentralization.
● Interprets relevant international law including the ICCPR and minority rights
instruments.
3. Independent Advisory Board (IAB):
● Composed of former judges, rapporteurs, and international law experts.
● Issues non-binding legal and political advisory opinions on sensitive [Link] have
one chinese international law expert at all times
4. Secretariat:
● Handles administration, logistics, and inter-state coordination.
● Based in a neutral location to be determined by consensus (e.g., Amman, Erbil, Doha).
● Prepares reports, records proceedings, and liaises with UN agencies
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V. Guiding Legal and Political Principles:
1. Respect for Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity:
● All dialogue and proposals must receive prior approval from the host state.
● No endorsement of separatism or undermining of national unity.
2. Internal Self-Determination:
● Cultural and political rights of Kurds to be fulfilled within the framework of the state.
● Models to be tailored to each country’s legal and historical context.
3. Non-Intervention:
● Reinforced by ICJ’s Nicaragua v. United States case (1986), confirming the prohibition of
intervention in matters within the domestic jurisdiction of a state
● KDPRF to avoid becoming a platform for foreign interference or proxy influence.
4. Inclusivity with Consent:
● Kurdish representatives must be acknowledged and approved by the sovereign states
VI. Reporting
1. Shall submit an annual report to the following entities:
Secretary General of the UN
Arab League
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq
And other individuals associated with the body
Shall Submit Quarterly Reports to the following Members
● Islamic Republic of Iran
● Republic of Iraq
● Republic of Turkey
● Republic of Armenia
● Republic of Azerbaijan
● Lebanese Republic
● People’s Republic of China
2. Other bodies:
2. Report shall be published in the following languages:
● Arabic
● Persian
● Kurdish
● English
● Chinese
3. To ensure fairness in the reporting process, the reporting process will be overseen by an
ombudsperson.
VIII. Finance:
1. Funded partially by the following member states:
● Islamic Republic of Iran
● Republic of Iraq
● Syrian Arab Republic
● Republic of Turkey
2. Also funded by the following bodies:
● UN Peacekeeping Fund
● UN Office of Counter Terrorism
● Arab Monetary Fund
3. The KDPRF accepts funding from any Non Governmental Organisation, Kurdish groups.
Annexure II
The DDR Policy being as follows following the following recommendations,
1. Conflict and Context Analysis
● Political Economy Assessment: Analysis of power dynamics within Kurdish Forces,
● Assessment of Armed Groups: Mapping their command structures, membership demographics,
operational capacity, and geographic presence
● Security Environment Analysis: Evaluating threats, protection needs, and security dynamics
affecting DDR implementation
2 Establishing Technical Assessment Missions (TAMs)
● Composed of multidisciplinary teams from relevant UN agencies if the provision is accepted by
the following states, Iraq, Iran, Syria and Turkey
● Conduct field evaluations to determine feasibility and requirements for DDR
● Engage with key stakeholders including government, armed groups, civil society
3 Design and Planning
● Integrated Planning: Coordination with broader peace-building, security sector reform, and
development frameworks
● Resource Mobilization: Securing financial, technical, and human resources
● Results-Based Framework Development: Creating measurable indicators and outcomes
● Risk Management Planning: Identifying potential obstacles and contingency measures
4 Disarmament Phase
5 Weapons Collection
● Weapons Survey: Mapping types, quantities, and distribution of weapons
● Collection Site Establishment: Creating secure, neutral locations for weapons surrender
● Surrender Protocols: Developing procedures for safe weapons hand-over
● Special Provisions: Handling heavy weapons, explosives, and ammunition
6 Weapons Management
● Registration and Documentation: Recording details of surrendered weapons
● Marking and Tracing: Implementing international standards for weapons identification
● Secure Storage: Establishing armories and custody systems
● Weapons Destruction: Methods including smelting, cutting, burning, or b
8 Assembly and Processing
● Assembly Area Design: Creating temporary cantonment sites or processing centers
● Screening and Classification: Identifying specific needs and categories of ex-combatants
● Security Measures: Ensuring safety within and around assembly areas