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 * 6****th** **Committee (Legal)**
 * Follow-up on the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the Legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons
 * Legal measures to eliminate international terrorism
 * Developing an international consensus with regards to removing immunity from prosecution for state officials and heads of state
 * The status of the Protocols Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 1949 relating to the protection of victims of armed conflicts

** Follow-up on the advisory opinion of the ICJ on the “Legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons” **

The ICJ had stated that there exists no international law that permits nuclear weapon use, but there exists international law concerning armed conflict that would be applicable to the use of Nuclear Weapons. They also stated that the Court couldn’t conclude whether such weapons are justified in extreme circumstances of self-defense such as the survival of a state.

Morocco strongly believes in combating nuclear terrorism and was the first Arab state to join the Russian and American led organization. Nuclear weapons are the most self-destructive weapons built and in the wrong hands can possibly cause the Human Race to go extinct. Regarding the Court opinion, the delegation of Morocco believes that the court should officially prohibit the further development of nuclear weapons and subject all countries to transparency and investigation by the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency). Furthermore, Morocco strongly believes that in order for the Middle East to consolidate peace it should be a Nuclear Free Weapon Zone as stated by the Foreign Minister. Morocco believes that nuclear weapons should only be used as a political advantages…a deterrent …. and should not be used in the physical sense of a weapon. Furthermore, the delegation of Morocco believes that in the extreme cases of self-defense that the international community shall aid the country and eliminate the need for the use of nuclear weapons. (aka Palestine. Haha)

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** Legal measures to eliminate international terrorism ** The delegation of Morocco is very active and enthusiastic when it comes to combating international terrorism. Internally, Morocco has taken many steps to combat terrorism. Noting its effects on tourism and the economy, Morocco realizes the importance of combating terrorism in LEDC’s and other developing nations. One of the main catalysts of terrorism is an unjust government. Morocco believes that countries should follow its actions in creating a more genuine democracy, providing fairer elections, giving the people more cultural and linguistic freedom (speech), taking measure to limit and prosecute terrorist financing and finally taking investigative measures of all human right abuses and the legalization of certain political groups (such as Islamist political groups). These steps will in turn grant a more acceptable government to the people and will decrease frustration and the need for terrorism, it will allow people to express themselves in more literal and peaceful manners, and finally the investigation of political groupings can help worsen conditions for these extremist groups. The delegation of Morocco also strongly believes that the education of the liberal traditional people to become more religiously tolerant and to promote moderation is crucial to the development of a country and will help aid in reducing the number of violent extremists and fundamentalists. Countries can also follow Morocco in constructing organizations such as Morocco 's National Initiative for Human Development to generate employment, combat poverty, and improve infrastructure which will help develop the country and appease the people and then in turn reduce the number of violent extremists. Finally, Morocco believes that gender equity can be utilized to sanction female counselors ‘mourchidates’ and other similar positions to help promote moderation in mosques and religious gatherings. There needs to be commitment to maintain human rights standards, even if they interfere with religious beliefs.

__Urges__ all nations to ensure a safer world by submitting to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) through: a) Random unannounced investigations of the status of the nuclear program and an inspection of its facilities. b) An annual accurate updated report concerning any new modifications or plans to alter the nuclear program since the IAEA’s last investigation

__Recommends__ the prohibition of seeking nuclear weapons and the further development of nuclear weapons to current nuclear nations, this will: a) Reduce the risk of nuclear terrorism b) Prohibit nations from stockpiling unnecessary and harmful nuclear weapons

__Calls Upon__ the establishment of a Middle East Nuclear Free Weapon Zone which requires immediate transparency of the nations of Iran and Israel's nuclear program as the unstable region is at a high risk of nuclear terrorism

__Encourages__ a first nuclear strike protocol be established where a nation must receive a unanimous go-ahead decision from the members of the United Nations to ensure the safety of our world and righteous actions.

__Further encourages__ that in severe cases of self defense the United Nations and its members establish a defensive military stance within the country as to ensure that the nation under attack does not yield to the use of nuclear weapons.

__Further recommends__ the ICJ to adopt this resolution as international law.

[] (Great Article on Morocco and its fight against terror) [] (Article about US applauding Morocco.