
Al-Bayan Bilingual School
Model U.N. Presents
Pearl-
MUN 2004
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The Pearl-
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Pearl-MUN continues its tradition as one of the most exciting MUN events in Kuwait and the Middle East.
The International Court of Justice, one of only three in the entire Middle East, continues to train justices for an eventual court in Kuwait. The General Assembly is one of the most active in Kuwait.
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An Open Letter to MUN and School Directors
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Students: Saja Fakral-Deen, Hamad Al-Essa, Khaled Al-Rubei, and Khaled Shahroor
Event: Pearl-MUN 2004
Attention: MUN-Directors, Would-Be MUN Directors, Debate Coaches, Drama Directors
From: Al-Bayan Bilingual School
Regarding: Pearl-MUN 2002
Al-Bayan Bilingual School (BBS) will, once again host Pearl-MUN, an invitational Model United Nations event on May 19th-20th.
Pearl-MUN features a GA (General Assembly), an Iraqi Governing Council (IGC), an ICJ (International Court of Justice), and a Security Council.
The Security Council will offer a challenge to even the most experienced MUN students. Not only will it consider the usual list of Security Council situations, but it will also have its own
Security Crisis. Crisis situations include imperfect information, "special guest stars," and real-time events.
Pearl-MUN continues to offer the only International Court of Justice in Kuwait. Again, suitable for the most advanced MUN students, the ICJ will try two cases actually on the docket for the real court. Past ICJ cases have included some of the foremost debate students in Kuwait as attorneys.
For the first time, Peal-MUN will feature an exciting Iraqi Governing Council. This exciting forum, geared to experienced students, replicates the current body ruling Iraq will make decisions on real problems occuring in Iraq, elect its own leadership, and rotate its own chairing.
Pearl-MUN also includes some other features that distinguish it. For example, the chairs give awards for best delegates and "most charismatic," and everyone gets a certificate. This year, Pearl-MUN will invite students to apply for deputy and co-chair positions within the event.
BBS would like to extend a special welcome to non-KFSAC schools and to others new to Model United Nations. With Pearl-MUN's practice sessions, support materials, etc., Pearl-MUN can serve as your doorway to Model United Nations.
This event can only accomodate about 150 students. Therefore, interested schools should reply quickly by emailing to:
Daniel R. Fruit,
Daniel R. Fruit
BBS MUN Director
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Pearl-MUN 2004 Calendar
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April 18: Introductory session I for newcomers after school (General, country profile, policy statements)
April 19: All assignments are ready·All assignments are mailed out. Interview dates and requirements for chairing positions are mailed out.
April 21: Meeting for all participants in the ICJ and the IGC (introductory session)
April 25: Introductory session II for newcomers after school (resolutions, lobbying and merging, and opening speeches) Country profiles are due for SC and GA and IGC biographies
April 26: Biographies are due
April 26: Chair applications are due
April 28: Chair interviews after school
May 1 Chair assignments are mailed out. Policy statements due GA, SC, and IGC
May 2: Introduction and Practice Session I
May 5: Resolutions, opening speeches are due GA and SC
May 9: Clauss and opening speeches
May 12: Final, general practice for all
May 19-20: Event
(click
here to read the Governor-General's reports)
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GA Countries
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Pearl-MUN 2004 featured the largest general assembly in the event's
history. This led to a very volatile and exciting group of sessions
from Wednesday to Thursday.
The GA opened its sessions with Wednesday's lobbying and merging
session. A number of main submitters emerged with a large number of
well-supported resolutions reaching the chairs (click
here to read all the resolutions sucessfully submitted). This day ended with opening speeches, punctuated by Spain's rather
roucous opening speech and many rights of reply concentrating on praising
rather than attacking other nations.
The GA debated four resolutions in very active sessions. While the South
Korean resolution on Weapons of Mass Detruction failed by some margin, that
of the United States overwhelmingly passed. Meanwhile, despite Sudan's
persuasive presentation and authentic costume, its resolution on Those
Displaced for Religious and Cultural Reasons failed by a single vote
perhaps because Sudan is, itself, displacing people. Finally, Bangladesh's resolution, one of many realistically
submitted on the topic of Generic Drugs, passed by a wide margin showing
the poor nation's much greater interest in this topic.
While many raised their placards to participate, sadly several delegates received their third
warning resulting their expulsion. While Khaled Al-Rubei, Governor-General
in charge of the GA, read the emergency situation in this forum, the Greek
and Turkish ambassadors spend most of their time in the SC. Amna Al-Sager
and Nasser Al-Aujan supervised this active very active session
(click
here to read all relevant documents).
Students Officers:
GA Governor-General: Khaled Al-Rubei
GA President: Amna Al-Sager
GA Vice-President: Nasser Al-Aujan
The GA fills the entire room.
There are barely enough seats to go around.
The largest GA in Pearl-MUN history.
A very enthusiastic General Assembly.
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Individual Country Reports
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Afghanistan, Aywan Dutta
Angola, Sinay Ahmed
Argentina, Duha Al-Ramadhan
Argentina addresses the audience
Australia, O-Hood Boland
Australia considers its position before responding.
Austria, Sara El-Rifaii
Bahamas, Charu Bah
Bahrain, Batool BoAbbas
Bangladesh, Yousif Al-Qassar (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Bangladesh defends its resolution.
Bangladesh asks a serious question.
Botswana, Abdullah Al-Sabah
Brazil, Sagnik Dey
Bulgaria, Abdulaziz Al-Qatami (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Bulgaria aks its own questions.
Cambodia, Anyana Khan
Cameroon, Omar El Kayyali
The Cameroons brings its African perspective to the GA.
Canada, Sargam Kotecha
Canada makes its presentation.
China, Sara Fakral-Deen (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
China makes another passionate speech.
China vigorously responds to attacks.
Colombia, Hashim Hassan (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire), Shivani Govil
Cote D'Ivoire celebrates its recent ceasefire.
Cuba, Zaid Al-Marqooq (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Cuba advocates a more socialistic solution.
Cuba answers all questions.
Denmark, Besma Al-Humaidhi (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Denmark begins its speech.
Denmark makes its stance apparent.
DPR Congo, Farah Al-Mesbah (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
DR Congo solutes its fragile peace.
Ecuador, Jassim Al-Mudhaf
Egypt, Laila Arafeh
El Salvador, Ahmed Al-Mughni (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Eritrea, Tareq Ashkanani
Eritrea makes a forceful speech.
Eritrea leans on the support staff.
Ethiopia, Shriram Kumar
Ethiopia enthuses about Africa.
Fiji, Talal Al-Munayes
France, Omar Takir
France enthusiastically promotes peace.
Germany, Nezar Al-Essa (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Germany finds this resolution perfect.
Germany consults with the GA officers.
Ghana, Fatima Al-Hassawi
Ghana explains that it contains a desert.
Greece, Sarah Al-Muzaini (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Greece is wanted in the SC.
Honduras, Rakan Mukhazeem (click here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
India, Abdulaziz Al-Bahar (click here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Indonesia, Yasmeen Dashti (click here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Indonesia makes a serious plea.
A very pleased Indonesia.
Iran, Masouma Kherobait
"Iran has a long, proud history."
Iraq, Abdullah
Behbehani
Iraq asks a vital question.
Ireland, Mohammed Al-Mailem (click here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Ireland minus the four leaf clover.
Italy, Laila Barghouti (click here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Italy displays its style.
India and Indonesia: Two "Is" together.
Jamaica, Sayed Al-Rifae
(click here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Jamaica makes its move.
Jamaica quotes from Bob Marley.
Japan (Nihon), Eilidigh Rankin
Japan stands like a rising sun.
Jordan, Ibrahim Abu Saleh
(click here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Jordan dresses for success.
Kazakhstan, Nourah Al-Shammari
Kazakhstan is clearly pleased.
Kenya, Shoug Al-Ghunaim
(click here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Kenya advocates inexpensive drugs.
Kenya answers all questions.
Kuwait, Ankita Tadkase
Kuwait is at home at Pearl-MUN.
Latvia, Yasmeen Qaddumi
(click here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Latvia is happy with the turn of events.
Lebanon, Mohammad Al-Zabin
(click here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
"In Arabic Lebanon means Heaven.
Lebanon listens to the conversation.
Liberia, Abdullah Al-Ibrahim
(click here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
"Liberia is rebuilding its society."
Liberia listens intently.
Malaysia, Saba Al-Rashid
Maldives, Michelle Britz
The Maldives is an island.
Mali, Kawther Al-Saffar
Mali brings a West African perspective to the meeting.
Mexico, Shruthi Shankar
Mexico Viva!
Moldava, Noor Al-Mutawa
(click here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Moldava calls the embassy
Morocco, Dema Al-Sammar
Morocco asks its question.
Myanmar, Sarah Al-Sayer
(click here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Myanmar makes a speech.
Some countries need nuclear weapons for defense.
Nauru, Bader Abdulaziz
(click here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Nauru explains environmental degradation.
Nauru makes an analogy.
Nepal, Bader Al-Omairi
(click here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Nepal speaks enthusiastically.
The Netherlands
The Netherlands explains
its belief in an open society.
New Zealand, Youn Suk Choi
New Zealand takes a break between sessions.
Nigera, Reem Al-Dukhair (click here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Nigeria listens carefully.
Nigeria ponders its options.
DPR Korea, Luma Fulaij (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
"North Korea has a right to nuclear weapons."
The North looks around for American spies.
Norway, Ahmed Al-Qamlas (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
"Some of you were not listening to me."
Norway prepares for a press briefing.
Oman, Bader
Al-Omairi
Oman makes its presentation.
Pakistan, Najeeba Hayat (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Pakistan brings Musharraf's greetings.
Pakistan seems happy about its recent sucess against terrorists
Peru, Abdulrahman Al-Ghanim (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Peru makes a mountaineous speech.
The Philippines, Ahmed Al-Sarraf
Portugal, Samuel Mathew
Qatar, Fatima Habeb (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Qatar gives a moderate Gulf perspective.
Two maverick nations: Qatar and Myanmar.
The Russian Federation,
Luke Al-Sijari
Russia addresses the crowd.
Saudi Arabia,
Anamika Choudhury
Saudi Arabia deplores terrorist attacks against the Kingdom.
Sierra Leone,
Hisham Elkholy
Sierra Leone exults in its newfound peace.
Singapore, Yvette Ohanian (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Singapore delivers its opening speech.
Singapore shows its written work.
Slovakia,
Razkumar Mayank Singh
Slovakia has suddenly business friendly.
Slovenia,
Omar Selim
Slovenia backs South Korea's resolution.
Somalia,
Uday Bhasin
(The Republic of) South Korea,
Luke Shaire
South Korea's enthusiastic defense of its resolution.
Spain, Nasser Al-Qatami (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Spains supports the US resolution.
Newly socialist Spain sports a beard.
Sudan, Maha Sartawi (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Sudan shows her traditional dress.
Sudan presents its resolution on displaced people.
The Syrian Arab Republic, Mishal Karam (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Syria advocates its right to defend itself.
Tajikistan, Ahmed Shahroor (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Tajikhistan listens to the discussion.
A very confident Tajikhistan.
Thailand, Fatima Al-Abdulkareem (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
The colorful face of the Far East.
Two peaceful nations: Thailand and Norway.
Tunisa, Dina Al-Fozan
Turkmenistan, Haya Al-Sabah
Turkey, Nouriya Al-Sager (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Turkey exits to the SC.
The United Arab Emirates, Reem Al-Dakhil
Uganda, Kashif Khan
Uganda makes its opening speech.
United Kingdom, Mais Al-Saad (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
The UK strongly supports the US position.
Still in thought, the UK exits the session.
United States, Abdullah Al-Mdaires (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
The US attacks another resolution.
After its resolution passed, the US is clearly pleased.
Venezuela, Sabicka Al-Anzi
Venuzuela explains Hugo Chavez.
Vietnam, Hussam Flayhan
Yemen, Nasser Dashti
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Chairing the GA
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Vice-Chair Nasser addresses the delegates.
Amna reads her opening speech.
Khaled R listens to the assembly.
The GA officers and GA governor-general.
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Security Council Countries
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The Security Council debated a lot, but did not come to a lot
of consensus, partly due to the amount of time spent on Crisis Situation
and partly due to the difficult nature of the issues.
The SC session began by debating the current Iraq situation. True to form,
France proposed a simple solution: withdraw all troops. This did generate
a lot of conversation, but not much support. Instead the event revolved
around a proposal from the newly socialized Spanish government. This
resolution eventually passed.
The other two issues, Haiti and the Doctrine of Prevent Warfare, did not
result in any clauses being passed. However, this was very realistic and
countries accurately portrayed their countries' national position, as
Governor-General for the SC, Hamad Al-Essa, accurately pointed out. To
read the passed resolution (click
here and read other relevant documents).
The Security Council also spent considerable effort on the Crisis
Situation (below).
The Security Council
Governor-General: Hamad Al-Essa
here to read about the SC emergency situaiton)
Security Council President: Muneera Al-Nibari
Security Council Vice-President:
The long table
A less formal meeting.
Delegates react to the speeches.
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Individual Country Reports
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Algeria, Ahmed Al-Shammari (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Algeria makes its opening speech.
Algeria introduces its own amendment.
Angola, Bader Al-Mailem
Angola states its position on pre-emptive warfare.
Angola had its own experiences with UN peacekeepers.
Argentina, Abdulaziz Al-Mutawa (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Argentina reads its opening speech.
Argentina anxiously follows the debate.
Benin, Dalal Ani
Benin provides an African perspective.
Chile, Lulu Al-Mishari
Chile unabashedly supports to US.
Chile reacts to passing a clause it supports.
China, Ayham Al-Afif
China happily explains its amendment.
France, Saud Al-Subaie
"The War is over. Why are US troops still in Iraq?"
A flurid Gallist gesture.
Germany, Shamil Hamid
Germany asks a question.
Pakistan, Dalal Al-Quraini
Pakistan clarifies its position.
The Philippines, Janon Al-Mulla
The Filipino delegate ponders the situation.
Romania, Fahed Al-Rushaid (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Romania makes a short speech.
The Russian Federation,
Nada Ayesh
Russia rises to make a question.
Spain, Ahmed Al-Jouan (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Spain introduces one of many clauses.
Spain makes a point.
The United Kingdom,
Nirmal Mishra
On an important point, the UK backs the USA.
The United States,
Dheidan Al-Shammari (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
The USA makes a point.
A typically enthusiastic presentation.
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The Emergency Situation
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The Emergency situation involved Europe's nightmare, a situation
in which it actually must use the military force
it wants to raise primarily for political reasons. The volatile region of
Cyprus set off this chain events when, in reaction to the real-life failure
of the UN referendum to reunite the island, a Northern Cypriot group set
off a campaign of terror. The debate between Northern and Southern Cyprus
accurately showed the real situation, the Southerners, which will join the
EU either way, have no wish to end up "subsidizing" the North while the
North feels extremely frustrated and isolated. Click (here
to read about the situation.
The real threat in the background throughout the event lay in the EU's
promise to send troops to route out the terrorists from the North and
the North's refusal (backed by Turkish troops) to allow the troops to land
in Cyprus or, as one expects, to cross the border. Greece, a victim of the
terrorist action, naturally supported Cyprus while Turkey supported its
etnic brethren.
The best-layed efforts of all countries in the SC could
not finally solve this crisis. Cyprus remained recalcitrant to merging
with the North. The US tried to make the EU troops land under a UN
flag, presumably with US troops as a restraining impluse while Spain
tried to work out some kind of a deal between the Cypruses. Several
EU countries, such as Romania, needed to consider the depth of their
committment to the EU and, more specifically, to France and Germany's
goal of an independent (i.e. not under American control) military and
whether they'd send troops.
When all attempts at compromise failed, this led to suprizing results, as
documented below. This relates to Clausewitz's often misunderstood comments,
"Warfare is the extension of diplomacy by other means," which more accurately
translates as "Warfare is the failure of diplomacy."
Hamad describes the situation.
The principal participants listen to the details.
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Special Guest Countries in the Emergency Situation
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Cyprus, Mishal Al-Rashoud
Cyprus spells out its reunification conditions.
Cyprus listens to threats against his nation.
The Front for the Reunification of Cyprus Bader Ali
The Front's members are described as terrorists.
The Front threatens to unleash violence.
The Hellenic Republic [Greece],
Sara Al-Muzaini (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Greece considers the sobering security situation.
Greece condemns the bombing of the Olympics.
The Republic of Northern Cyprus Hamad Al-Sager
Northern Cyprus reacts to Cyprus's negative comments against them.
Northern Cyprus sees its chances of EU membership slipping away.
Turkey, Nouriya Al-Sager (click
here to read the ambassador's briefing book)
Turkey backs its Northern Cypriot allies.
Turkey explains its position on the EU troop movements.
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Europe on the Brink: Crisis Scenes
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Another tense moment in the SC.
The US tries to encourage a compromise.
Spain draws the two Cypruses together to try to salvage a deal.
When compromise fails, Spain angrily denounces both sides.
As Cyprus plunges into Civil War, the Front's representative
reacts by assassinating the Spanish Ambassador!
Before the stunned SC ambassadors can
react, the US ambassador falls victim.
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Chairing the SC
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Lulwa waits for her turn to chair.
Muneera issues a warning to two ambassadors.
Muneera shows grace under the pressure of chairing.
Hamad intently follows the debate.
The officers' group.
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The International Court of Justice
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The International Court of Justice Case, again, presented a logical
extension of today's headline events. Recently a book came out asserting
that the current president of Rwanda, a Tutsi, ordered the downing of the
plane of the previous president and thereby setting off the famous genocide
that killed his own ethnic brethren. An independent French judge came to
much the same conclusion. Meanwhile, the son of Burundi's former president,
slain on the same plane, also blamed Kagame. Kagama angrily denounced the
French and the US. In the ICJ case, Kagame and Rwanda took the additional
step of taking these nations to court and suing them for their parts in the
genocide. Click (here
to read about the case.
Rwanda presented a powerful case against France, clearly showing the France
in spirit and actions, had betrayed several international agreements and
passively, if not actively, aided the genocides. It also attempted to prove
that the United States could have prevented millions from dying but purposely
did nothing, hiding behind claims of ignorance.
The other countries responded with spirited defenses of their own. France
concentrated on showing Kagame's own guilty past, reiterating much of the
evidence that surfaced in the French trial. The USA followed France in
highlighting Kagame's history as well as giving evidence that blamed the UN
for not calling the killings a "genocide." Burundi's defense concentrated
on some of the more humorous aspects of the case.
The Court largely ruled with Rwanda, giving it most of the things that
it sought in coming to the Court. However, Kagame did not escape censure.
To read the results of the case click (here
to read about the case.
The International Court of Justice
Governor General: Khaled Shahroor and Chief Justice
Assistant Chief Justice: Annah Ibraheem
The principal participants.
Another view.
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Individual Countries in the Case
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Rwanda,
Fatemah Boukadour and Altaf Al-Dukwair (click
here to read the moving side's case)
"The French gave the murderers weapons illegally!"
Altaf pauses in her presentation.
Amna, A Human Rights organization representative, gives testimony.
Altaf emphasizes a point.
Altaf questions the USA.
Fatema blames the US for doing nothing.
"Their own Congress blamed the President."
Fatema questions the Human Rights representative.
Fatema passionately summarizes.
France,
Selma Alkafeef and Fetma Akasha
France explains away Operation Turquoise.
France emphasizes that Paul Kagame is no saint.
The United States,
Manisha Pandita and Prerna Kaul
The US confronts Rwanda.
The US blames everything on the UN.
The US presents with dynamism.
Burundi,
Nada Khashaba and Navneeth Thomas
Burundi listens intently.
Burundi would later show its comical take on the case.
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Wrapping Up and Running the Court
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Altaf shows her skill at concluding.
Khaled Shahroor, chief justice.
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The Iraqi Governing Council
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The Iraqi Governing Council presented a one of a kind experience to
seasoned MUN veterans. Unlike the other forums, IGC representatives
portrayed individuals on the Council, a format common to some other
events, such as Yale-MUN. Unlike these other forums, though, the
students, some of them graduates, represented a Council soon to pass into
history whose agenda literally came from the day's headlines.
The IGC debated the leadership model and emerged with a presidential "trio"
of Ahmed Chelabi, Abdulaziz Al-Hakim, and Jalal Talabani. The trio would,
by necessity, cast its votes together, resulting in a much stronger chance
of a majority vote. This trio, a militia leader, an ambitious politician,
and Kurdish nationalist worked better together than hoped. The group also,
after much thought, wrote a plan for privatizing the oil industry.
The security issue, however, weighed most heavily on everyone's minds.
A real life IGC member died during the sessions. The group passed a
resolution that effectively brought the various militias into the new
national army, a solution under exploration today. To punctuate this
situation, assassins attempted to kill Ahmad Chelabi. His eventual
return, in bandages, after a stay in an Iranian hospital, showed the
real dangers of working in the IGC and Chelabi's real life switch of
alliances. Click (here
to read all about the IGC.
Chief Administrator: Saja Fakhral-Deen
Paul shares a joke with Al-Hakim.
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Individual Council Members
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Abdelaziz Alhakim, Shia SCIRI Militia Leader: Adulla Al-Asousi
Al-Hakim makes a reference to the Koran.
Al-Hakim ponders the tense Security situation.
Adnan Pachachi, Elder Statesman: Amina Samy
Pachachi laments years spent in exile.
Pachachi listes with the wisdom of an elder statesman.
Ahmad Albarak, Human Rights Advocate: Sarah Al-Shammari (click
here to read about this council member)
Al-Barrak pleads the cause of human rights.
Al-Barrak intently follows the exchanges.
Dr. Ahmed Chelabi, Leader of the INC: Dr. Daniel R. Fruit (click
here to read about this council member)
Chelabi sells his leadership model.
"What unites us? We are all IRAQIS!"
Iyad Allawi, Former Ba'athis general, INA leader: Nouf Al-Fraih
Allawi challenges Chelabi's leadership ideas.
Allawi takes copious notes on the debate.
Jalal Talabani,: Kurdish PUK Militia Leader: Sidra Shahid (click
here to read about this council member)
Talabani takes exception to some of Chelabi's comments.
Talabani ponders writing another clause.
Massoud Barzani,: Kurdish PDK Leader: Zooman Al- Mesbah
"I was born in the shadow of the Kurdish flag."
Barzani emphasizes that Kurds must not be persecuted.
Samir Shakir Mahmoud, Leader of an Esteemed Shia family: Jalaj Joshi
Mahmoud questions Al-Barrak.
Mahmoud explains his ideas.
Sondul Chapouk, Turkoman engineer: Robin George Abraham
Chapouk explains the Turkomen position on compensation.
Chapouk questions Bremer on procedures.
Younadem Kana, Assyrian Christian Leader: Al-Mahdi Mirza
Kana explains that a fire destroyed his clothing.
Kana answers an important question posed on the Assyrian position.
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Matters of Life and Death
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Bremer leaves the council so they can confer without Americans.
Bremer questions Chelabi's plan on voting.
Delegates in confrontations.
Chelabi explains how he survived an assassination attempt.
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The Awards Ceremony
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Unlike other events in Kuwait, Pearl-MUN honored some individuals for
oustanding performaces.
In the General Assembly, these included
The US, (Abdullah Al-Mdaires), Norway (Ahmad Al-Qamlas), and France
(Omar Fakir). China (Sara Fakral-Deen) won the outstanding delegate award.
The Security Council recognized outstanding delegates in the United States
(Dheidan Al-Shammari) and Romania (Fahed Al-Rushaid). Spain's delegate,
whose clauses Hamad Al-Essa described as "the best he'd ever seen,"
Ahmad Al-Joan, won the outstanding delegate award.
The International Court of Justice recognized Navneeth Khashaba for her performance
and Altaf Al-Dukair as the outstanding advocate. It also largely awarded the
case to Rwanda (Altaf Al-Dukair and Fatema Boukhadour).
The IGC recognized PDK leader Massoud Barzani
(Zooman Al-Mesbah) and Turkoman advocate Sondul Chapouk (Robin George Abraham)
for their performances and Abulaziz Al-Hakim (Assousi) as best of the rotating
presidents. It honored Talabani (Sidra Shahid) as its outstanding delegate. Saja Fakral-Deen served as Paul Bremer, head of the American administration and periodic administrator over the IGC.
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Scenes from the Awards Ceremony
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Dr. Dan recognizes fellow directors Dr. Anthony (BBS),
Erin Edmundsen (AAG), Rita Mattur (FAIPS), and Dr. Ross (KES).
Thuderous applause for award winners.
Some of the GA Award winners
Some of the IGC winners.
SC winners.
The audience recognizes the Emergency Situation guests.
Some of the support staff recognized for their efforts.
The audience recognizes the Governor-Generals.
BBS is coached by Dr. Daniel R. Fruit and Dr. Anthony Newkirk, AAG by Erin Edmundson, FAIPS by Ritu Mattur, and KES by Dr. Ross Appleby. BBS governors-general Khaled Al-Rubie (GA), Hamad Al-Essa (SC), Khaled Shahroor (ICJ), and Saja Fakhral-Deen (IGC), organized and ran all aspects of this event.
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