Alia Shaban | OISMUN'16

ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS

by Alia Shaban | Nov 11, 2015 | Uncategorized

A crisis took place on November 8th 2015 in the Environment Committee. Twitter was used as the main source of news. The issue faced was the extensive amount of CO2 emission present today. The Greenpeace association is performing imperative tests revolving around CO2 emissions. Richard Sinclair announced that CO2 emissions have grown exponentially in India over the last two weeks. The delegates were allowed twenty minutes of lobbying and merging. They researched and discussed solutions. They had to write five directives, vote on them and do a Q&A for Richard Sinclair. The delegation of the Republic of India was very much involved in the debate. A directive urged to stop any industrial work that causes the production of carbon dioxide, but instead uses renewable energy. This directive passed with a clear majority. Another one plead for a twenty-four hour curfew to be issued due to the acidic rain. This directive also passed with a clear majority. During the debate for the first directive, Richard walked in and was able to answer some questions. An important question was asked; is it affecting other nations? And if so how can we prevent it? His answer reassured the committee that it is not affecting neighbouring countries, nonetheless the problem should be dealt with immediately to prevent any further harm. In conclusion, the discussion about the crisis was difficult. Nonetheless the delegates presented well-thought out solutions. This is an actual crisis that we face on a daily basis, therefore everyone should search for a solution in their own community – not just the environment commission. Doreen...

Lights

by Alia Shaban | Nov 8, 2015 | Ceremonies and Outings

Colorful lightings surrounded the stage, the laser show was shinning. On the wall, names and animations were projected using laser, making it a breathtaking laser show! Gastronomy Deciding on going with something simply yet has everyone’s stomachs grumbling, the Events Department settled on a delicious assortment of food such as popcorn, corn dogs, french fries, crackers and ice cream. Entertainment To begin with, the laser show was how the night started, along with a set of English songs. Then later into the night, “Abdallah Aboud”, our head of Ceremonies, fired up the show by singing both covers of songs and performing an original! Following up on that performance, were both violinist “Marcellio” and a saxophonist, who played their instruments following actual songs’ beats. All in all, it was phonemail, and the participants cannot wait until the next outing! Laila Alaa Haidy Tarek Lara...

Order In Court

by Alia Shaban | Nov 8, 2015 | Uncategorized

The Italian counsel and the German counsel gave their opening speeches defending themselves and criminalising their opponent. Firstly, the Italian counsel argued that Germany has committed various international crimes. Such crimes can’t just go unpunished for the sake of state immunity. Secondly, the German counsel argues that Germany’s state immunity was breached by Italy. Therefore they should be charged and held accountable for there crime. The Italian counsel believes that if a country commits such crimes, they lose the immunity right. The Italian counsel also specifies that german soldiers terrorised Italien villages and countless other atrocities such as murder, abuse, forced labor..etc. It went as far as destroying entire villages, such as Deportivo. In 1933, Germany made an agreement – pay 40 million German pounds to repair the injustice they have caused. The republic of Germany’s speech followed, they believe that Italy does not have the right to sue them in there nation due to there state immunity. However, Italy believes that they have the right to do so because they caused corruption. The advocates represented the case by presenting their claims, the defense team stipulated all of the claims. The Italian counsel proved that Germany violated the Jus Cogens law. Italy said that Germany has committed a lot of crimes against human rights and they must be judged as guilty, and can’t be neglected because of state immunity. These crimes are not related to the war. The Italian republic showed a picture of a statue in the Italian museum and it was basically a dead mother surrounded by her dead children, and they showed this picture to prove that Germany killed thousands of people such as mothers and their children. We conclude that Italy has a lead and that the next time there will be witnesses. Now our question is: who will be the mystery witness?...

In ICJ, Justice is never left behind.

by Alia Shaban | Nov 8, 2015 | Uncategorized

Jurisdictional Immunities of the State (Germany vs. Italy: Greece Interfering) Why was this case brought to the International Court of Justice (ICJ)? Italy and Germany were allies at first, but when Italy took notice of the fact that they were about to lose World War II, they changed their position by surrendering to the Allies and declaring war against Germany, but they were displeased. Therefore, Italy filed a case against Germany in their nation. Although, they have state immunity, Germany signed a contract stating that they have to pay for repairs of the damages they have caused during World War II. They began an informal debate on their opinions about the case. They started formulating a list of questions to the advocates. The plaintiff (Germany) and the defendant team (Italy) were writing their memorials to send them to the judges – a document that proves that they are not guilty or that the other advocate is guilty. The advocates were getting ready to answer any questions that may be asked by the judges or the justices. Germany has to prove that the case that Italy filed is against Jus Cogens. The question now is why Italy didn’t give the case to the ICJ in the first place. In 2004, Germany was judged guilty in the courts of Italy which is against the Jus Cogens. At this moment, Germany took the chance and filed the case in the International Court of Justice to reverse the attack on Italy. The judgment is yet to be made. Mariam Chafik Hussein Tarek Omar Sedky...

Environment is a place where your voice is heard

by Alia Shaban | Nov 8, 2015 | Councils, Councils, Councils, Councils

The 7th of November, the delegates had a lobbying and merging session and were all writing resolutions, trying to find co-submitters and a main submitter to the topic which is Animal Poaching. The delegates were all engaging in the topic and were seriously working. They all also used the appropriate kind of language which is formal English. Every person outside the committee is wondering why the delegates were negotiating with such enthusiasm… The United Mexican State and The United States Of America were both discussing their problems related to the topic. Uganda, Zimbabwe and Congo were all arguing and helping each other about co-submitters. The delegation of Russia and the delegation of The Kingdom of Thailand were negotiating the definitions of a clause until the chair interfered. Now, pretty much everyone wants to know the allies, as well as the resolution. The main submitters of the four resolutions were Zimbabwe, China, Mexico and The United States, with Russia as a co-submitter in every resolution. One of the resolutions submitted by Zimbabwe was to create a central park where rare animals are secured and that would have powerful forces around, as well as security cameras everywhere. One of the resolutions, submitted by China, had a goal of decreasing the importation of animal parts. One of the resolutions, submitted by Mexico, was to create reinforcements against animal poaching on a national level. Last but not the least, one of the resolutions submitted by The United States was basically to create a campaign with full insurance. In the second session they continued lobbying and merging, the delegates where debating… Doreen...