[IC] [TWI-Only] The League of TWI (Assembly)

[Havalland]

“This has nothing to do with the issue at hand, the GZR promotes discrimination and stripping people of their human rights, Havallish soldiers first saw these beliefs back in 43 when we first assisted our ally in the civil war, if you want to let that exist and risk spreading then go on trade with them but remember whatever happens all you did was sit back and let it happen.”

[Aizcona]

The Estral delegate waved away the words lobbed at him, "I do not know of which civil war or ally you are speaking of delegate. I do not believe everyone here is as acquainted with your history as you are. Nonetheless your nation's interventionist nature speaks for itself. You can continue to use the same tired phrases but that does not mean that we will allow you to step where you please in our backyard."

[Havalland]

“It’s your back yard but it’s our front door in case you forgot, although I may have gotten some facts wrong by comparing the new regimentalists to the old ones we fought almost 80 years ago, they still should be met with high suspicion especially after they killed the tsar, a relative of the Havallish Royal family yet we have yet to see proper evidence behind his execution”

[Littolyo]

Ambassador Trindl, who had been taking fastidious notes during the other delegates' comments, was in turn recognized.

"I would second the comments of the gentleman from Segentova. Littolyo has always been a steadfast defender of human rights and a safe haven for the persecuted, but we have never endorsed explicitly changing a sovereign country's form of government, and that remains our position. As such, I don't see Littolyo voting for any manner of armed engagement against Mokov unless we begin to witness widespread ethnic violence or some other such egregious violation of human rights. But the mere fact of transitioning from one autocratic form of government to another is not alone grounds for punishment in our eyes.

On the specific provisions of the proposed resolution, while we agree that the hateful and despicable ideology of the GZR regime has no place in the Western Isles and are utterly repulsed by Markeviç's violent, illegal seizure of power and rhetoric, we remain opposed to expelling Mokov from the League. Littolyo on principle offers diplomatic relations to all countries because we believe in the primacy of diplomacy and the importance of dialogue and peaceful conflict resolution, and our delegation will vote in accordance with that principle here at the League as well. Expelling Mokov from this body would only further alienate an insular and enigmatic regime and would, in my estimation, foreclose on future opportunities for deconfliction.

We also agree with both Ainslie and Segentova in that the sanctions outlined in this resolution are overly broad, to the point that they could preclude a cohesive and coordinated international response. We are open to Havalland's intent as we do believe that this illegitimate regime has already committed crimes and atrocities worthy of sanction, although we have not yet necessarily seen evidence to support such a wide-ranging step as an embargo, and certainly not without an investigation by this body certifying any such evidence it may gather.

I'd also point out that, now that a vote of the Mokovi people has been scheduled with regards to the referendum—to which, it's important to note, Markeviç has pledged to allow access to international observers—it remains to be seen whether the vote is indeed free and fair and what the Mokovi people say before deciding on a path forward. I yield the floor."

[New Aapelistan]

Danír offered small nods of gratitude towards the welcomes by the other delegates, as his mind was much more focused on the issue at hand; the GZR regime and the situation in Mokov. Having followed both the situation as seen through media, official Aprosian documents regarding the situation and the conversation in the Assembly, Danír leans towards the microphone and starts to speech.

"I have to agree the statements here regarding the Resolution 20, that its stated goals and the methods to achieve said goals are vague at best. Actions against this rather appalling regime need to be taken to limit the damage this regime can afflict on its own citizens and the area as a whole, but said actions need to be limited, but effective against the regime. A regime, that seeks to gain legitimacy solely with the killing of the previous leadership.

However, neither do we believe that the so-called "diplomatic sanctions" or the rather aggressive", Danír made sure to stress the word 'aggressive', "rhetoric of the Haval delegation when first proposing the written resolution would help the Mokovī people or the League during this situation.

As such, the Aprosian People's Democratic Union supports the principle of the proposed resolution, but advocates that the resolution would be further fleshed out to limit the potential consequences of the resolution to the regime as much as possible. The Aprosian People's Democratic Union also supports that the League would extend communications with the GZR regime to de-escalate the situation."

Leaning back from the microphone, Danír quietly mutters "...as long as they send a less brutish representative" to his aides in Severiók.

[Biaten]

Representative Helen Steuben leans towards the microphone and begins to speak.

“We agree with the statements made by the ambassadors from Shanzie and Littolyo. Although we recognise that the resolution before this League has good intentions, it is of concern to us that this resolution will cause a greater amount of harm to the people within Mokov, Mokovi and non-Mokovi, as well as hinder any chance of peace and security in the region.

This resolution will endanger the lives all people within Mokov. Xenophobia is fuelled by opposition towards other countries, and every hard action we take against Mokov, including the actions stated within this resolution, will be used to further justify xenophobia and genocide against foreigners. Embargos will only add fuel to the fire by serving as a barrier to relief for foreigners in Mokov, as well as lead to the suffering of the Mokovi people. This organisation's primary goal in this situation should not be the removal of the extremist government that has placed itself in charge, but to ensure the safety of the people, and so we cannot and will not vote in favour of this resolution that is before us today.

[Thromsa]

"The Union of Thromsa would like to pleasurely welcome back the Aprosian People's Democratic Union, in His Excellency, Danír Madeiném represented, back to this League."

"The Union of Thromsa agrees with the issue Resolution 20 aims at transmitting, however we may not abide by its current written state. Thromsa will remain not recognising any power over the Mokovi territory for the time being. We do offer a specialised scheme for asylum seekers, if needed be. But sanctioning and embargoing Mokov will result in nothing positive. For that, my Union votes contrary to Resolution 20".

[Nhoor]

"Nhoor likewise welcomes Aprosia back into the League, and will abstain from voting on Resolution 20 if it is presented in its current form."

[Shanzie]

"We should request that the league send in observers to ensure there are no human rights violations, however."

[Littolyo]

Ambassador Trindl strode into the chamber purposefully, took her seat, and immediately requested recognition from the chair.

"Fellow delegates, it has now been a full week since the government of Mokov was overthrown in a coup d'etat. A week since the tzar was murdered. A week since the GZR began brutalizing minorities and shipping them off to gulags. It's been a week, and this esteemed body has done nothing.

"The comments made by other delegates make clear that we are far from agreement on resolution 20, proposed by the gentleman from Havalland and aiming to set out an active response from the League, and that more work remains to be done on ironing what shape a response from the League may take. As those discussions progress, I put forward two motions to this body.

"The first is a motion to table Resolution #20 for further discussion and revision, postponing the vote until such a time as it appears the resolution may have majority support.

"The second is a motion to introduce a resolution, number 21, of three parts: formally condemning the GZR regime, Pavel Markeviç, their hateful ideology, any and all ethnic violence, and the murder of the tzar; demanding a halt to all violence against civilians at once; and committing to sending a slate of observers from the League to monitor the GZR's promised referendum on their coup.

"This need not be the totally of the League's response to the situation in Mokov, but it is imperative that we at the very least begin our response now, as I fear that each passing day in which the international community does nothing to stem the bloodshed further degrades this hallowed institution in the eyes of the world. I ask you to please join me in swiftly adopting this resolution so that we may plant our marker firmly on the side of justice and humanity even as we continue debate further response, and I ask the Madam Secretary General for this to be brought to a vote with all haste. Thank you."

With that, Amb. Trindl turned off her mic and swept the chamber with a firm gaze, imploring the other delegates present to join in the call to action.

[Aizcona]

The Estral Delegate scoffed, "I did not know we were just, skipping numbers now. Alas we are Diplomats and not mathematicians."

[Corindia]

"I think it's appropriate to recall the last time League decided to merely send observers unguarded into a dangerous situation. Corindi citizens were murdered. More serious action is needed, not platitudes which endanger peaceful international observers and allow a regime to entrench itself."

[Littolyo]

"For the purpose of clarity, what specific action would the delegation from Corindia advocate? I'd also ask what conditions the Corindians and any who share their concerns would require in order to feel comfortable sending observers.

In the meantime, I'd only remind the delegates that if allowing the regime to entrench itself is the concern, doing nothing but debate what to do would be the biggest gift to the GZR. Why not take a quick initial step now, if all or most of us can agree to it, while we figure out a further course of action?"

[Corindia]

"I advocate for not sending in unguarded observers into a warzone which they won't come out of alive. The regime has fragmented into warring factions, and it was already violent and erratic before. There's no reason to needlessly endanger anyone when it's already abundantly clear that executions and human rights violations are rampant simply from reading the official documentation produced by the regime."

[Littolyo]

"I agree with you that the atrocities currently taking place in Mokov are beyond dispute, and I share your concern that any observers sent must be appropriately protected. However, I see the issue of ethnic violence, which is undisputed, as separate from the question of the legitimacy of the regime in the eyes of Mokov's citizens, which the proposed referendum is intended to clarify.

"For the purpose of discussion, what kind of guarantee would it take from the GZR for the esteemed delegate from Corindia to feel comfortable sending observers? Would a guarantee that the GZR would provide protection for the observers suffice? If not, would an agreement to allow armed League peacekeepers accompany and protect all observers suffice?

"If neither, is it Corindia's position that there is no value to this body in observing the vote? In other words, has Corindia decided that its view of the GZR regime's legitimacy or illegitimacy will not be swayed by the outcome of a plebiscite, even if the vote were theoretically free and fair?"

[Corindia]

"This isn't an attempt to disregard whatever elections the regime is claiming to hold, the last time Corindia sent human rights observers on behest of the League, they were killed, and we will not support that course of action going forward. There has been no attempt to conceal the crimes occurring in Mokov, so there is little to be gained from it regardless. As far as the election, if you think there will be a meaningful election during the middle of a conflict involving at least three factions, I'm really not sure what to tell you. To pretend like we are pre-emptively declaring a fair election insufficient evidence of popular support is flagrantly arguing in bad faith."

[Littolyo]

"Ah, my apologies, perhaps I was unclear. We would not want to pre-emptively judge the fairness of any election, which is exactly why we advocate sending in observers: to ascertain whether or not the referendum is fair. But we do agree that, as you said, the safety of those observers must be provided for."

[Corindia]

"If it's not safe for observers, I don't understand why you think the election is going to be meaningful unless there were League guards at every polling place."

[The League of TWI]

"Considering that there have been no new discussions regarding Resolution No. 20 filed by the delegate of the Kingdom of Havalland, it shall be put unto vote until someone expresses dissenting opinion. Resolution No. 20 is as follows,

Resolution #20

Recognizing the danger that the Regimentalist government occupying Mokov poses to not only the Mesder Sea but to the whole region and enforcing appropriate actions against them,
Recognizing that such a hateful and racist ideology has no place in the international community nor the Western Isles.


The League of the Western Isles hereby!
1. Denounces the Regimentalist government in Mokov.
2. Enforces an international sanction upon Mokov.
3. Encourage an international embargo upon the regime
4. Bars the Regimentalist regime in Mokov from the league until further notice.

Tabled to the league by the Kingdom of Havalland on the 03.12.2020

The voting period for this resolution will last until December 27, 2020. Votes put forth after that shall not be counted."

[Athara Magarat]

"Our country will be voting in favor of this resolution."

[Nhoor]

"Nhoor will be voting against this resolution"

[Shanzie]

"We vote in favor"

[Wachoviaa]

"The Republic of Wachovia votes against this resolution."

[Serpens Land]

Serpens Land votes in favour of this resolution

[Corindia]

"Corindia votes in favor of the resolution"