by Darvian » Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:13 pm
It was quite an honor to be the first Secretary General of the U.N. the elderly diplomat from Zardugal thought to himself throughout the preceding. It wouldn't be an easy job, herding the cats but, someone had to do it and if anyone could do it, it was the seasoned diplomat from Majatran.
"On the question of the United Republics of Lodamun, I see no tangible reasons to allow such a measure to go forward or any resolution drafted by this organization. The domestic elections of a signatory nation is not the business of this council when they have been arranged in a fair and timely manner. If the delegation from Lodamun feels that what the current government of Lodamun is doing is in someway a violation of any domestic or international law; I place the burden of proof upon the opposition member of the United Republics of Lodamun. Given that this issue has reached the floor, I ask the opposition party of Lodamun to state whether or not his government has entered into fair negotiations with the members of the opposition?"
"Further on this point and so recognizing the Ambassadors from Rutania and Vorona, this body does have the power to issue economic and diplomatic sanctions against nations. The charter of the United Nations makes this perfectly clear under Article 41. As well Article 42 calls for the use of arms in extraordinary situations. This body as a whole does have the capacity to intervene in the domestic affairs of member-states should such events come to this floor and resolutions be passed that require as such. Any such actions are to be undertaken on a case by case basis pending the review of the Security-Council and in some cases a vote may be required of the General Assembly depending on the situation. This process is outlined within the charter clearly. The floor recognizes the resolution put forward by the Ambassador of Rutania but, such a resolution is already clearly defined in numerous bylaws of the charter of the U.N."
"The Ambassador from Hobrazia is recognized..." The General-Secretary had been aware of the crisis looming in Hobrazia and was not shocked at all to hear it brought up at once. Allowing the First Party of Hobrazia to speak General-Secretary Thamion rose from his chair, no sooner had he did the Ambassador from Zardugal step-forward. The General-Secretary took his seat once more. "On the issue of Hobrazia and Nova Terra, in light of the reports from the Ambassadors from Horbrazia and Zardugal that the issue should be taken before the Security Council of the U.N. In accordance with Article 12 section 1 of the U.N. Charter the issue of Nova Terra and the events in Horbrazia shall be given a full review by the U.N. Security Council. Per the guidelines in this bodies charter, this meeting of the Security Council shall convene to discuss and iron out any considerations in respect to the situations outlined above."
"I shall call for a special session of the Security-Council to convene tomorrow to discuss the questions involving Nova Terra and Horbrazia and any other issues which might come up during this first meeting of the General Assembly. I shall remind all present that it is the right and duty of every Ambassador to contribute evidence or information that may help in serving the functions of this body. While I am about to call for an emergency session of the Security Council does not mean that all issues relating to Hobrazia and Nova Terra are to be silenced. Any further information, reports and requests shall still be heard on the floor. So said, the Security Council shall convene tomorrow in a special session." General-Secretary Thamion seized the gavel in his hand and slammed it down against the rostrum. "The floor is open..."
Edit OOC: YankeeHater, you posted while I was-my questions still remain valid and I will come back to you with the points brought up. I'd urge all Ambassadors here to await for the sake of consistency and continuity. Otherwise my postings as General-Secretary will get confusing as all get-out. Also, it wouldn't hurt for us all to re-read the U.N. charter; as I have been this morning. Yeah it's a long read but, we've got to keep some type of order here and I'm doing my best. Thanks.