4P1MUN 2010 Delegation of France Security Council Hsu Shuo Li Solomon Poon

Road Map French-Somali Ties Analysis of Situation Proposed Solutions Conclusion

French – Somali Ties France shares warm ties with Somalia – France participated in international operations that attempted to establish peace in Somalia at the beginning of the civil war – Somali PM and President paid visits to French President and PM in files_156/somalia_242/france-and-somalia_5984/index.html

French-Somali Ties Funding - France has been giving humanitarian aid to Somalia - 2 million Euros in food aid in million Euros in food aid in 200 Piracy in Somalia -France has sent several frigates to Somalia to fight against the pirates (Nivose) Does-France-have-the-most-effective-navy-against-the-buccaneers somalia_5984/index.html

Analysis of Situation Illegal fishing Dumping of toxic wastes Piracy in Somalia

Analysis of Situation Illegal fishing An estimated 700 foreign vessels were engaged in unlicensed fishing in 2005 Unlicensed foreign vessels cut Somali fishing nets or even steal them Foreign vessels are armed and occasionally fire at Somali boats Between , over $100 million has been lost in revenue due to illegal fishing fishing.info/item_single.php?item=news&item_id=145&approach_id=1 3

Analysis of Situation Dumping of toxic wastes Since 1991 (the fall of the government) there has been over 800 illegal vessels in Somali waters Came to light when 2004 tsunami washed ashore containers of toxic wastes onto north Somalia - Uranium radioactive wastes - Lead - Cadmium and mercury This has also led to the loss of revenue in fishing behind-somali-pirates/

Analysis of Situation Piracy Due to loss in revenue, fishermen have no choice but to resort to piracy to sustain themselves Seize international food aid supplies to Somalia Armed with weapons such as grenade launchers, assault rifles and pistols 154 hostages taken in criminality_1935/maritime-piracy_6553/index.html

Proposed Solutions Solutions Unification of countries Emphasis on military escorts More frigates for protection

Proposed Solutions Uniting more countries against fight against piracy - Organize a meeting between countries to discuss method of combating pirates - Initiated an agreement where countries are able to deal with pirates in Somali waters freely - Current efforts are mostly unsynchronized Send more frigates to combat pirates - France has been able to seize 35 pirates so far (out of an estimated 1000) - More frigates, the better chance of catching pirates

Proposed Solution Emphasize importance of engaging military escorts - Many countries are sending humanitarian aid to Somali - Without military escorts, there is a great chance for shipments to be seized by pirates, especially when most shipping boats are unarmed - Even in this year, in May itself, pirates have been able to seize a Greek vessel with 24 people onboard - All shipments to Somalia should have a military escort to combat pirates in case of attack

Conclusion France has one of the best navies in the region - Shown from a single frigate Nivose capturing 35 pirates, the largest haul yet Prior experience in giving aid to nations (Haiti, Georgia) Fight against piracy in Somalia is a good platform for France to lead other countries in overcoming the threat together