THE KIITMUN BULLETIN '14 (Day 3)

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THE KIITMUN BULLETIN
The Newsletter of KIIT International MUN
Volume 2, Issue 3 Bhubaneswar|9 Pages 19th
October, 2014
UNGA-DISECUNGA-DISEC
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UNGA-
SPECPOL
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UN WOMEN
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WTO
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WHO
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UNDP
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UNHRC
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UNGA-
SOCHUM
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UNSC
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IAEA
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DAY 3 @ DISEC
~Aayus Mohapatra
An update stated that ICRC reported grave violations of Human Rights in the US naval
base at Guantanamo Bay which was decommissioned and was supposed get shut by
2010 according to the American President’s promise. Reportedly, Checheyan
separatists had attacked a Russian base of South Ossetia according to Local Russian
News. Soon, a handful of motions were proposed but an unmoderated caucus was
passed. In a moderated caucus that followed, the delegate of Sri Lanka sought for the
amendment of SOFAs for the greater good. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan went against
FMBs as they lead to the displacement of local communities. The delegate of
Malaysia plead for the permanent closure of Guantanamo Bay when India mentioned
that the number of FMBs are important and that USA possesses a lot of FMBs which
violate human rights. Grenada stated that they would support absolutely any policy
that aims for peace.
Then, in the presence of the Editor-in-Chief, a press conference commenced. The
delegate of USA, because of her immense activeness and statements, had to face a lot
of questions from the International Press members and they were successful in
stumping her down. The delegate of DPRK was also targeted because of his rave
comments on the US and because he wanted to bombard the White House. Israel
also accepted his faults regarding his statements. Post the press conference, the
Delegate of France stated that everyone’s point was taken into consideration. The
delegate of the United States said that SOFAs won’t solve all the problems and that all
the delegates must look forward to a healthy debate. Iran clarified that they weren’t
questioning other nations, instead they were seeking answers. The delegate of India
abstained from being the signatory in the draft resolution.
In the first clause, questions about covert operations were raised. Finally, USA
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WITH THE CHAIR OF UNGA-DISEC
~Avinandan Dey
IP: Sir, your views on the agenda?
Chair: Since 1967, the topic of destabilization of Foreign Military Bases has never been discussed in the UN. Perhaps,
that’s because influence of powerful nations on the body. Well I personally feel FMBs have a lot of negative impacts
and it is of paramount importance to speak about it.
IP: Can you please elaborate?
Chair: The world is based on bilateral relation status of forces agreement. To be very honest I, feel that it’s wrong
that US Army can’t be prosecuted in Afghanistan, even in case of an offence. Afghanistan should have judicial right
on US Army on their land.
IP: Sir, what do you feel about your council?
Chair: A lot of delegates are making things up and they lack research on the agenda. I am hopeful they will do better
the next session and will come up with fruitful debate.
IP: Sir, what drives you towards MUNing?
Chair: MUNs have given me so much, a lot to grow up as a person. I have been a positive person, and have also given
me knowledge and analysis power. And I am obligated to share my knowledge with the delegates.
IP: Over 63+ MUNs, so what is that like?
Chair: MUNs are a part of me. My friends call me “pseudo-lawyer” because I have learnt abundant from MUNs and
diplomatic topics. Next year, I am attending an International MUN in Rome and I hope my experience will come to
play that time.
IP: Can we expect you next year, as well?
Chair: Yes obviously, if the Organization Committee or the University pays my fare, and gives me a better council
(with a laugh).
UNGA-SPECPOL
19th October, 2014 3rd Edition
AU REVOIR UNTIL NEXT YEAR!
~B. N. Sai Jagadish
Day 3 of UNGA SPECPOL was just the making of the Draft resolutions to State Sponsored Terrorism and the
discussions involved in it. There were only two blocks. One was the neutral block and the second one included,
ironically both India and Pakistan! The council entered an unmoderated caucus. The delegate of Russian Federation
was observes switching blocks, first in the Indian block, and then to the neutral one. “A rolling stone gathers no
moss”, they say. Bolivia was not very confident of their own draft resolution and was heard saying, "Our resolution
will not even pass". The IP also interviewed the delegates of Poland who were sitting. Well, they believed that their
work was over when they had suggested solutions and did not feel it necessary to be a part of the impractical and
hopeless discussion.
On the third session, Fiji came a lot forward and gave many statements but the point was got carried away and he
started abusing the UN and ordered it to do something.
The fourth session saw the Delegate of Bhutan breaking norms by sending his WiFi hotspot to the Delegate of
France, along with a chit asking him whether he wanted to use the internet. France can soon expect a Bhutanese
Internet Service Provider.
The ending session began with the discussion of the draft resolution. The sponsors explained and many amendment
letters came flooding the chair. The delegate of Switzerland sent one but forgot to mention the subject that needed
to be amended according to him. The discussion carried on.
So finally with 3 days of suited graduates and undergraduates, chit-passing, unguarded cross-talks and of course a
heated discussion, the KIIT International MUN 2014’s purpose was successfully accomplished.

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UN WOMEN
ALL WOMEN
PARTY RULE
THE COUNCIL
~Roshni Saha
Day 3 of UN WOMEN started off with
paper work on the Working Paper 903.
With the delegate of Bangladesh and
Vietnam opening the session, a
“question-answer” session took place
with one question each for delegates to
idealize their opinions. Each point was
illustrated, which included security,
confidentiality with the customers, and
health check up making the mandate
crystal clear. The day finally brought in
solutions to the problems faced by the
prostitutes of different native places.
With the working paper being passed
allies were again formed with
Netherlands leading one and the
delegate of Bangladesh along with
Vietnam leading the other. The delegate
of Netherlands showed a “small”
amount of displeasure on her fellow ally
members because of the success of the
Working Paper 903 lead by the team of
Bangladesh. There were several
propositions recommended among
which most of them were declined.
With two working paper being passed,
the council decided to make an effort
for summing up the resolutions into one
and thus the end of session showed the
combinational solution of the
resolutions authored by Netherland and
Bangladesh. The council was finally
dismissed on a good note bidding
goodbye to each other with promises of
“see you soon” in KIIT International
MUN 2014.
A GLIMPSE OF THE DIRECTOR
~Sidhima Swetambari
Sidhima Swetambari interviews Somabha Bandopadhay, the Director of
UN Women.
SS: What makes you feel excited about MUN? Any special interests
SB: Well I love talking a lot. I started MUNing when I was in class 8th
. I am
very much interested in international politics and law so MUNs are a way
by which I come to know what’s happening around the world and debate
on things which great leaders do and we come out with resolution. It is a
good way to start a career.
SS: What has been your best and worst moment in MUN?
SB: My best moment was when I did my very first national MUN and got
the best delegate award. And worst was the on-going crisis committee
which had no prior agenda on what to say and speak. But it was fun. Well
too much of pressure is too much fun.
SS: Who according to you is the best speaker in the council?
SB: Somalia, Bangladesh and Netherland.
SS: In one word, what was your reaction when you got this council?
SB: YES..!! Once again
SS: Were you interested in being a part of any other council?
SB: UNHRC, but I am loving this.
SS: If you were given a chance to change the agenda, what agenda
would you choose for UN Women and why?
SB: Nice question, Ahhhh…..! Protection of surrogate mothers and their
children.
SS: What did you learnt from the delegate in these 3 days you spent at
KIIT International MUN?
SB: They are very enthusiastic about MUNs. Some of them have done a
good research, not outstanding but nonetheless a good one.
SS: If given a chance, what would you like to be a delegate, a reporter,
OC or remain in the EBs?
SB: I think being a delegate is fun, being in the EB is a job of adventure
and lots of patience and being in OC is a lot of work. I won’t mind being
anything as far as I am in an MUN.
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WTO
RESOLUTIONS PASSED
~Swarnali Saha
The assembly decided to find a unanimous solution to the
problems of the council. Morocco's economy was affected
extremely due to foreign policies and Morocco under no
circumstances wanted permanent licensing. Morocco urged all
the African nations to accept help from P5 to develop their
nation. While Sudan stated that they wanted development in
their country and that would only be possible if trade occurred
and other super nations invested in them.
Finally Resolutions were passed by the countries. It was
decided that "publication of the requisite standards of each
member nation should be done after a deliberation among the
members nations” and to “increase the transparency on the
decisions regarding the quality level of the product".
USA seemed to be more interested in advertisement of the
products of the pharmaceutical industries under a brand
name. USA and UK also mentioned that pharmaceutical
advertisement is lacking in a few countries. To this, Uganda
said that developing and underdeveloped countries do not
have the funds for advertisements and USA was questioned
"what is more important to their country, putting up
hoardings for the medicines or bringing the medicines to the
patients”. USA replied saying that advertisements would help
the patients decide which medicines they required and
without advertisement this was not possible.
Another clause which appealed to the member nations was
"Direct rationalized trade; sanctions should be employed,
exempting pharmaceutical goods, which are designed to
penalize directly those countries who are responsible for
violating world peace."
Toward the end of the session, the resolutions were taken into
account, and serious consideration was made to forward them
to the UN.
TÊTE-À-TÊTE WITH THE
DELEGATE OF THE UK
~Ekasmeeta Biswal
Ekasmeeta Biswal interviews Shuvzit Behra, the
delegate of the UK.
EB: In your speech, you said that our council is
more likely to become HRC than WTO.
SB: Well, in this council people are speaking about
human rights. But the main aspect of our council is
to focus and think as a business man who wants
that the trade to flourish.
EB: Why are you in support of the delegate of
Ireland?
SB: Because I am probably open for solutions and
good trade relations with them.
EB: Well, who according to you is the best speaker
in this council?
SB: Actually, I m confused. May be USA because he
has got a good point of view, or it may be Ireland
because her talks make more sense compared to
others.
EB: What is your best moment in this MUN?
SB: I really liked it when the US delegate claimed
that his country is a monopoly in pharmaceutical
goods. That was really funny, the delegate himself
accepted that.
EB: Any delegate you would like to date?
SB: India, well she is pretty and sweet.
EB: What motivates you personally into MUNing?
SB: Motives (laughs), well MUN is like food, fun and
friends. The debates in the forenoon, and the fun
at night (blushes).
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WHO
WHO-THIRD DAY
~Rohan Kar
After two days of productive discussion and healthy debate,
the third and final day of the council of the World Health
Organization eventually came to commencement at the
concluding day of KIIT International MUN 2014. The delegates
seemed to carry on from where they left as each of them
possessed a solemn look and seemed to emanate an aura of
professionalism. The first session went underway with the
delegates breaking into an unmoderated caucus in order to
furnish the Executive Board with two Working Papers. After
about 45 minutes of sound discussion the delegates, primarily
divided on whether to administer untested vaccinations or
not, submitted two Working papers to the Chairpersons. A
session of healthy debate soon followed as the sponsors were
instructed to read out the clauses of their respective papers.
The delegates continued sharing their opinions and discussing
each point of the paper in minute details as the council soon
came to an end.
The second session began with the delegates working
sincerely and putting much thought into preparing the draft
resolution paper as they were asked to do so by the Executive
Board. As soon as the paper was submitted the sponsors were
asked by the Chairpersons to read out all the clauses
chronologically with the objective of getting a healthy
discussion on the paper. This objective was successfully
attained as each and every delegate participated in the
discussion and shared with the council their precious
discussions which consequently filled the council with an
atmosphere of enlightened thoughts. This was followed by the
delegates voting on the paper. This marked the end of the
formal session and the council transcended into a feedback
session which served the purpose of reminding everyone the
ethereal journey that had been provided to them by KIIT
International MUN 2014 in the short span of three memorable
days.
RENDEZVOUS WITH THE
VICE-CHAIRPERSON
~Ankita Panda
Ankita Panda interviews the Vice chair of the
World Health Organisation, Ms. Dina Amirova.
AP: Being the Vice-Chair of WHO, what according
to you are the adequate steps that should be
taken to prevent the deadly Ebola virus from
spreading?
DA: I think we need all countries to be together, to
be stronger and be a powerful system; they should
be supportive and cooperative enough to fight
back and save the people of their own country.
AP: What do you think about the strategies that
should be followed by different countries to curb
EVD?
DA: I personally think that the African countries
must have support and assessment from European
countries and backup from more developed
countries. The strategy is to have medical facilities,
medical support, vaccinations and constant tests
on vaccinations must be conducted so as to find
the cure for the deadly virus.
AP: What is your opinion regarding USA refusing
to refund and help Sierra Leone?
DA: I think USA should help. It must help so as to
save people from the havoc caused by the virus. It
should provide more medical facilities and provide
adequate support and backup to the affected
country.
AP: Who according to you is the best delegate in
the council?
DA: I think the Delegate of Canada is the best
speaker in the committee.
AP: Which has been your best moment in the
committee till now?
DA: My favourite moment till now in the
committee has been the motion of entertainment.
AP: What motivates you personally to MUNing?
DA: I personally think in MUNs we find great
opportunities as well as we meet new people and
socialize more and be more open minded.
AP: What would be your message to the others
reading it?
DA: My message to each one reading this is “Let’s
make our world better together”.
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UNDP
DUSK OF KIIT MUN ‘14, DAWN OF UNDP
~Charu Priya Kiran
The delegates came prepared with great enthusiasm on the concluding day of the event. The delegates of UK,
Russia, France and Algeria proposed motions but they lacked majority and therefore they couldn't be passed. "It is
disturbing for the Executive Board that the motion fails all the time, revealing that delegates are not interested in
discussing any topic”, the Vice-Chairperson was quoted as saying. The motion proposed by Sri Lanka succeeded by
one vote. The topic was "Diseases like Ebola under MDG 6 and their effects on development and economy with
practical solutions." Delegates of Nigeria accused the delegates of Sierra Leone of not having done their homework
because they asked about the MDG which already had been accomplished by a country. The delegates of USA and
Uganda faced criticism during the press conference where they were unable to answer the press, while the
Delegates of China had a nice time.
In the second half, all delegates were given a last warning to maintain decorum otherwise they would be debarred
from the committee. Sri Lanka strongly believed in the ideologies of Gandhi and Teresa, as mentioned in the draft
resolution. The delegate of Sri Lanka said that the President, Mr. Mahinda Rajpakshe, had opened all his diplomatic
channels to prevent countries from starting World War 3. Russia quoted President Putin by saying that the present
situation of the world called for unification and that all kind of help to fight Ebola, would be provided to anyone who
asked for it. Sierra Leone said that they were capable enough to fight back with the help of their allies like China and
Russia. She was quoted saying, “We are peace loving countries. If USA loves their citizens, we even love our precious
stones".
LAST DAY, SO SAD!!!
~Ruchismita Dash
(Wipes tears!) The last day at the UNDP council was
what could be described as awesome. It was the typical
‘fun session’ which everyone wished to have. Honestly,
when the session started in the morning, it was quite
boring. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson looked
even more dashing than they already were, in Indian
formals and most of the delegates were also in informal
outfits. The delegates were passing motions and as
usual, many of them failed and some got passed as well.
The delegate of Sierra Leone was spotted to be chatting
on her phone. In the middle of a formal session, the
delegates of Somalia were grabbing chips from each
other while the other delegates were speaking. The
council seemed to be very inspired by the recent Hrithik
Roshan movie, ‘Bang bang’ because, every five minutes
one could actually hear bangs, as chairs toppled over all
the time! The delegate of Norway was busy clicking
pictures with the delegates of Somalia. They all
mysteriously disappeared in the second session which
was held after the lunch break. The Council experienced
a crisis too, when Vice Chairperson broke the hearts of
his female fans with his confession that he was
mesmerized by the Editor of the International Press of
the Council. The formal session was dismissed early and
transformed into an informal one in which all the
members of the council introduced themselves. Some
delegates opened up about their crushes in the council.
The council ended when everyone had to assemble for
the valedictory ceremony.
RENDEZVOUS WITH USA
~Shrivalli Ghosh
IP: Is this your first MUN? How do you feel while
MUNing?
USA: No. This was my 5th
MUN. It feels great to discuss
the foreign policies, engage in political debates and yet
be diplomatic enough as to ally with as many countries
you can and make them go against their own foreign
policies. You always tend to get an adrenaline rush.
IP: Who is the best speaker according to you in the
council?
USA: Delegation of China and United Kingdom.
IP: Who would you like to go on a date with?
USA: Delegate of Germany.
IP: Best/Worst part of MUN?
USA: Well the best part of any MUN is the experience
you gain out of it. You're always learning and that's
something more than the trophies or cheques. And the
worst part is that, you know it'll be over in the next two
days. Well you wouldn't be meeting your short term
crush any time soon.
IP: Any message for MUNers you would like to convey?
USA: Keep Calm and MUN on. Just enjoy it guys.
IP: Any plans of attending future MUNs?
USA: Sure. Will be attending the IIMUN, Kolkata, Spring
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CHRIST! IS THERE A CRISIS?
~Charu Priya Kiran
The council experienced a crisis when the Chairperson streamed into the room yelling, "Delegates we have a crisis!"
The news was that Ebola had reached Asian countries including India, Malaysia etc. The delegate of China suggested
the delegates of India to take preventive measures. She said that people who travel abroad very often should be
more careful and fishermen must be banned from going to the seashore since they can pose a great threat to the
surrounding countries.
Another update was that, RAW and CIA confirmed that the virus was being spread by an unknown terrorist
organisation, ‘Al-Mohadi-Iqtad’, hearing which, many delegates were astonished and raised many questions but the
Executive Board said that it was a Secret Intelligence report and the root cause was still unknown. It could be either
air, water or the work of terrorists. The delegates of Russia disclosed that if necessity arose, they would stop their
business in Bangladesh and Iran. Delegates of Kenya said that being a South African country, they would fight Ebola
through proper screening of people entering and leaving.
At this time, the Chair announced a new update: "Few Chinese scientists like Dr. Huo Caixia, have made the antidote
of this virus in a laboratory in France and the Russian Federation and Chinese Government have started investigating
this situation. They have further estimated that the virus is spreading at a very high rate, approximately 8 persons in
every 3 hours." The delegates of UK said that they were facing a lot of problems in trade at that point of time as they
had restricted trade with few countries. USA targeted and prepared their WMA towards African and Asian nations
and said, "We love our Citizens".
The crisis was successfully solved in the end with a unanimous press release stating the steps to be taken by the
countries to halt the spread of the EVD.
UNHRC
A RAY OF HOPE, ATLAST
~Akankshya Mohanty, Lipsa Behera, Soham Bhattacharya, Subhasmita Das
The concluding day of UNHRC saw interesting improvement in the delegates. The atmosphere in HRC seemed light, unlike
the two prior days which gave vibes of seriousness and staunch diplomacy. Miraculously, jokes were cracked and the long
awaited peals of laughter finally echoed through the monotonous halls. The solitary walls witnessed the elixir of smiles
and the placards swore higher.
The working papers were presented and there was a great deal of commotion in the council. While most of the countries
were accusing other countries’ working papers as ‘impractical’, ‘stupid’ and ‘illogical’, two draft resolutions were
successfully presented. There were a lot of eye-narrowing accuses as well as forbidden glances in the council today. Those
accused, retorted back successfully. The pressure was visible on many of the speeches. Hearing the term ‘refugees’ on
repeat for the past two days, the delegate of Canada introduced himself as ‘The Refugee of Canada’.
For cutting the roots of a problem, one needs to find out the reasons, solutions and implement them. Asylum seekers
need immediate attention and protection. For this, stringent measures or resolutions need to be passed. USA, being much
focused on their stand, again stressed today on the diplomatic assurance to the asylum seekers that they won't be
prosecuted and unexpectedly, China called for financial assistance from the UN and promised of working closely with
UNHCR. Though, still the doubt prevails of whether Pakistan can provide diplomatic assurances to asylum seekers or not?
In all, majority of the motions were passed with a proper co-ordination of all the members. Today’s weather report seems
be approaching dawn with high expectations of blinding sunshine.
Some legitimate points were made today. Some of which were:
“Facts and figures might help us to understand the depth of the situation, but nothing enlightens like the reality” –
Delegate of Germany
“If we cannot give them a dignified life, we should at least give them a decent life” – Delegate of Algeria
Hereby, the UNHRC at KIIT International MUN 2014 comes to an end.

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CHIT-CHAT WITH THE DELEGATES
~Akankshya Mohanty, Soham Bhattacharya, Subhasmita Das
IP: What is your country’s contribution towards the whole situation?
NORTH KOREA: We are implementing efficient administration on the asylum prosecution councils of our country.
The country has also decided to provide economic support so the asylum seekers and refugees so that they can gain
financial stability.
IP: What do you think should be done? Prevention or precaution?
NORTH KOREA: It is obviously better to prevent but at the same time it is nearly impossible to do so. We are taking
all necessary steps, like implementing proper laws, providing judicial and financial support.
IP: Do you think such issues can be dealt with humanitarian grounds or rather we have to be a little practical?
CHINA: The steps have to be a mix up of both. If we are not humane to the asylum seekers, how can this be solved?
IP: There was a plot to eliminate asylum seekers before they crossed the US–CANADA border. Your comments?
CANADA: It is totally a false allegation made against our country. We provided shelter to the refugees. The Canada is
really an asylum friendly country.
IP: Really? Ok next one, what measures are taken by your country to provide safety to the asylum seekers?
CANADA: There are many donators in Canada who used to donate 300 million for providing refugees the shelter.
The government of Canada also provides shelter to Palestine refugees.
UNGA-SOCHUM
VIRUS IN SOCHUM CONTINUES
~Arpita Pradhan
As 2
nd
day’s crisis wasn’t over yet, SOCHUM continued with it. The
delegate of Italy was first to speak on and he urged Iran to check
his database’s security and to be very aciculate with its media
coverings. Where on the other hand, the delegate of Australia
refused to accept the view of war, peace could never be a reality
and everyone was expecting an explanation from Israel. The
delegate of Pakistan believed that this had led to violation of laws,
and that Israel was responsible for all the disputes. The most
shocking report was by MI6 which stated that Israel was the
culprit. But the delegate of Israel had a good excuse, according to
him, every country had the Right of Self-Defence. He also said
that virus could have just bounced off Israel or maybe U.K had
planned it for just news coverage. By the analysis done by the
delegate of USA, she thought that it was not an act of aggression;
and that the matter should be investigated before starting the
blame game.
Another report which came later stated that the virus had last
been seen in the EEZ of Lebanon, 180 refugees were aboard the
ship and their present condition was unknown as of then.
Considering this, the delegate of Japan accused Israel and
believed that there were other organisations helping them too.
Russia, being a friendly country, said that they were ready to help
the refugees and that the lives of the people had to be
safeguarded. Israel couldn’t stand by being blamed and said that
they could not be blamed as long as investigations didn’t rule out
the involvement of any “teenage boy or hacker group”. Finally,
countries started suggesting solutions. U.K suggested a rescue
operation while India thought of increasing the awareness and
identifying the hackers. India also suggested that Iran should cut
off its servers and to set up an independent agency. The delegate
of Singapore and China promised to provide technical and medical
aid.
WALKING THE TALK WITH
THE VICE-CHAIRPERSON
~Senjuti Mishra
Senjuti Mishra catches up with the Vice-Chairperson of
UNGA-SOCHUM, Mr. Alif Hussain.
SM: What do you expect from this committee?
AH: I had a lot of expectations from the committee. And
truly the delegates are well researched, but they get very
confused regarding their views. They are no way close to
reaching solutions.
SM: What do you think about the council proceedings
right now?
AH: I find the council boring and out of track right now. The
direction of discussion fluctuates so often that the council
is directionless as of now.
SM: How does it feel to be in the Executive Board of such
a large council?
AH: It is really a great feeling to be the Vice-Chairperson of
such a huge committee. There are very good delegates
around here in this committee and every delegate should
get a chance to speak which they are not getting. I really
like the way the chits are being circulated in this
committee.
SM: Any delegate bothering you so far?
AH: Yes, the Delegate of Iraq. His pronunciation makes his
speech less comprehendible and also his use of first person
pronoun violates rules of the UN. Laziness is evident from
the extremely slow speeches made by the delegate of
France which is again irritating to some extent.

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UNSC
The Team
Chief of the International Press: Siddhant Sadangi
Chief Editor: Rishal Raj Chief Photographer: Pratyush Subhasit
Editors: Samrita Ghosh, Shalini Roy, Sayantani Chaudhuri, Oliva Das, Nandita Chakraborty, Shrivalli Ghosh,
Rahul Agrawal, Rohan Kar, Punyashlok Das, Tazeen Ahmad
along with the reporters and photographers of the KIIT International MUN 2014 Press Corps.
AT THE END OF THE DAY, PROBLEMS SOLVED!!!
~Shivani
SCRATCHIN’ THE SURFACE
~Pragyan Rout
IAEA
The beginning of the third day saw grumpy faces of the
council members at seven thirty in the morning, waiting for
the President to arrive. The first session passed by in a
whirlwind. The crisis was still on and yet to be resolved. The
council was unable to reach any conclusion on any discussion
and it was decided that breakfast was the only thing that
would fuel their minds. After all, even a diplomat’s got to eat!
After a series of mods and unmods, there still was no
conclusion. But the President seemed to be in a hurry and
left, leaving the council in the hands of the Vice-President.
The pandemonium resumed but this time it was productive…
sort of. Everyone was speaking, sometime all of them at once.
But Iraq seemed to be following Elizabeth I Tudor’s footsteps,
“I observe and remain silent”. A draft resolution was
prepared, but went down the drain. After much discussion,
another one was prepared. Not surprisingly, that was a lost
cause too. The council saw no reason to proceed and was
adjourned.
The actual agenda for UNSC of KIIT International MUN 2014
was ‘Implementation of aerospace security’, but this was
changed to ‘Rise of Islamic terrorism’ by the Executive Board’s
discretion. Then the crisis situation was introduced. In all these
high powered topics, the council lost its point somewhere. Not
that it wasn’t productive. It was productive, just not enough. It
felt like the council just scratched the surface of the problem, it
didn’t dig into it. The council was over but the party was still
on. After adjournment, most of the council member stayed
back for an informal crisis. Let’s just say, the number of wars
that were declared were enough to wipe out the entire
universe. Want to know what happened? You can’t. Because
what happens in UNSC, stays in UNSC!
On the third day of the council, the resolutions for the first
agenda were proposed. There were two resolutions; the first
one had the Republic of India, Islamic republic of Iran and
Republic of Pakistan as its sponsors, while the second one had
the P5 nations and Italy as its sponsors. With the agreement
of all the nations, the second resolution was successfully
passed for the agenda "Universal ratification of waste". Then,
the session ended up and a motion for tabling the debate was
proposed on the agenda "Acceptable methods for nuclear
waste disposal".
Safe disposal of nuclear waste is really a big threat to the
world; the delegates in General Speakers’ List were
suggesting methods which were practiced in their respective
countries. The delegate of Portugal suggested reprocessing
nuclear wastes which have a long half-life into elements
having a shorter half-life and then disposing them in
geological repositories. This suggestion was supported by the
delegate of the United Kingdom and she added that there
should be proper site selection and transportation facilities.
The delegate of Japan, who had recently faced the nuclear
hazard at Fukushima, came up with the suggestion to use
chemical methods for disintegration of spent fuels into safe
elements and give them to Universities, museums or use
them for medical research.
In a moderated caucus on the topic "Acceptable methods for
nuclear waste disposal", China started with the harmful
effects of nuclear waste. The delegate said that disposal in
international waters is not a good practice and it should be
banned as it harms the aquatic species and supported to the
disposal in geological repositories. Slovakia opposed this by
saying that geological repositories may contaminate ground
water and we should look for other options. This was
supported by Japan and he added that burial shall be an
unnecessary economic burden. But then, the delegate of
Zimbabwe said that since nuclear waste was not general
waste, it should not be directly disposed off. It should be
disposed in cement-cased drums lined with bitumen. This
suggestion was supported by the delegate of Haiti. This was
followed by UK's suggestion to use transmutation. UK also
urged Russia to stop disposing nuclear waste in ice-beds. The
delegate of UK also said that there were many possible ways
of disposal like disposal in outer space, but they were not
economic. So, the gist of the caucus was there are many ways
to dispose the nuclear waste but none of them are perfect
and without side effects.
The delegates, after an un-moderated caucus, decided to
prepare a communiqué on the agenda. The authors were the
delegates of India, Russia, USA and Iran. With agreement of
all the nations, the communiqué was drafted and supported.
The delegate of Iran appreciated the action plan and pointed
its salient features. And with this the last day of the session
ended with solutions of both agendas.

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