The+question+of+Afghanistan

A policy statement should include:

1. main points to consider about the issue - in your own words (make this v brief - it can be bulleted or listed)
 * Violence against civilians is most important aspect of issue to address
 * Emphasize importance of joint regional initiatives
 * Opium production

2. what the international community has already done to address this issue (treaties, resolutions, conferences etc.) (again keep this brief - it can be bulleted or listed)
 * American intervention in Afghanistan
 * NATO withdrawing
 * S/RES/2011 (2011) The situation in Afghanistan
 * S/RES/1974 (2011) The situation in Afghanistan

3. your country's point of view about this issue and reasons for this point of view (what has been said by leaders, action already taken, views of allies etc.)
 * We support the UNAMA and approve of the work it has done thus far
 * Support the United States effort in Afghanistan
 * Believe that the Taliban has plagued the nation

4. at least three solutions that your country would propose to address this issue (these then serve as ideas for your clauses on this issue)
 * Encourage the empowerment of women in the country
 * Support the education of youth, especially girls
 * Time line for US withdrawal

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Operative Clauses:

- Renounce violence -Dissolve ties with insurgent groups and, - Recognize the Constitution of Afghanistan - Eliminate the foundational support for the Taliban’s extremism, - Institute superior independence in the regions so as to allow them to deal with issues in their respective vicinity, - Improve transparency, trust in the government, and participation and publicity of the community population
 * 1) Recommends the Afghan Government set up a process that provides consultancy on a local, tribal level in order to:
 * Promote discussion between groups that oppose the Afghan government which will encourage them to:
 * Encourage unity and cooperation Seek cooperation and consensus on plans for expanding insurgent combat operations, aid and developmental programs into provincial districts
 * Involve under a comprehensive framework, local level tribal authorities in civilian matters,
 * Seek collaboration with nationals and tribes in defeating insurgencies.
 * 1) Urges the government of Afghanistan, UNAMA, and ISAF, within mandates and as circumstances permit, to create a consultative method on a tribal level in order to:
 * Collaborate with village leaders and other local officials who are known to have contacts with, and a certain degree of sympathy for the insurgency, so as to:
 * 1) Calls for improved efforts by the member states involved in Afghanistan to cooperate with Pakistan so it will as well think about more effective involvement in the region and more actively fight against insurgents who are fleeing into their country