Criminal activity is spilling over our borders and poisoning our society and values. It is imperative this council addresses this issue before the violence and havoc spreads further and is no longer containable. Unfortunately, nations that are politically unstable are particularly susceptible to human traffickers and drug smuggling. Ever since the deterioration of the government’s control of Libya, organized crime has exploded at a rate never seen before in the Middle East. Migrant, drug, and arms smuggling have become pervasive in this strategic location. With rugged geography and the ability to control illicit trade routes to Europe and East Africa, Libya has become a much disputed land and safe haven for terrorist groups such as AQIM. (Global
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Unlike the sale of cocaine, profits made from smuggling local cannabis to other countries is predominantly staying in the region and funding armed conflicts. (Global Initiative, 2015) Due to the cheapness and ease of manufacturing, drugs such as amphetamines are rising in popularity. Some of the base ingredients are legal and even effortless to acquire. Even though it only costs “pennies” to manufacture in Lebanese laboratories, it sells for up to $20 a pill in Saudi Arabia, who accounts for at least a third of the world’s seizures of captagons. (Baker) Although amphetamines were popular during the 1980’s, demand soared in the early 2000’s. In one month alone, $200 million worth of captagon pills were confiscated by Lebanese authorities in 2013. (Cornish)
Many smugglers are exploiting of the state our country is in by using Syria as a route to smuggle drugs such as amphetamines. Laboratories have already been discovered in cities such as Homs. (Global Initiative) Unfortunately, as long as this stalemate between this Coalition, the dictatorship, and other unscrupulous factions continues, …show more content…
While we realize that not all nations will be able to, we implore member states to accept refugees into their country. By being able to escape the horrors of this civil war through legal actions such as seeking asylum in neighboring countries and not having to resort to more illicit methods that would risk their lives, our Coalition believes it will put more refugees out of harm 's way from these smugglers. Although sexual violence and physical assaults are not uncommon in human trafficking, it is especially prevalent in the Syrian refugee crisis. (Bennhold) As it continues, traffickers have begun to advertise themselves on social media sites such as Facebook, featuring contact information for various smugglers and listings for fraudulent documents to live in Europe. (Rubin) As we share a common language and culture, the Coalition would like our citizens to stay near the region so they may be able to return when this crisis is over and we become the sole legitimate government of this country. We commend the efforts of our neighbors Jordan, Turkey,and Lebanon for already taking in over 3 million and supporting
Unlike the sale of cocaine, profits made from smuggling local cannabis to other countries is predominantly staying in the region and funding armed conflicts. (Global Initiative, 2015) Due to the cheapness and ease of manufacturing, drugs such as amphetamines are rising in popularity. Some of the base ingredients are legal and even effortless to acquire. Even though it only costs “pennies” to manufacture in Lebanese laboratories, it sells for up to $20 a pill in Saudi Arabia, who accounts for at least a third of the world’s seizures of captagons. (Baker) Although amphetamines were popular during the 1980’s, demand soared in the early 2000’s. In one month alone, $200 million worth of captagon pills were confiscated by Lebanese authorities in 2013. (Cornish)
Many smugglers are exploiting of the state our country is in by using Syria as a route to smuggle drugs such as amphetamines. Laboratories have already been discovered in cities such as Homs. (Global Initiative) Unfortunately, as long as this stalemate between this Coalition, the dictatorship, and other unscrupulous factions continues, …show more content…
While we realize that not all nations will be able to, we implore member states to accept refugees into their country. By being able to escape the horrors of this civil war through legal actions such as seeking asylum in neighboring countries and not having to resort to more illicit methods that would risk their lives, our Coalition believes it will put more refugees out of harm 's way from these smugglers. Although sexual violence and physical assaults are not uncommon in human trafficking, it is especially prevalent in the Syrian refugee crisis. (Bennhold) As it continues, traffickers have begun to advertise themselves on social media sites such as Facebook, featuring contact information for various smugglers and listings for fraudulent documents to live in Europe. (Rubin) As we share a common language and culture, the Coalition would like our citizens to stay near the region so they may be able to return when this crisis is over and we become the sole legitimate government of this country. We commend the efforts of our neighbors Jordan, Turkey,and Lebanon for already taking in over 3 million and supporting