Uganda Policy SC

The Republic of Uganda: Security Council
The Republic of Uganda is pleased and honored to be here in this august assembly. We say this. not simply in honor of this assembly, but because Uganda believes that this gathering provides an opportunity rarely seen in the United Nations. This session has set for itself tremendously ambitious goals directed at some of the most entrenched and bloody conflicts in the world. This commitment offers us a choice: we may do what has been so often done before, making progress by moving forward in reasonable, careful measures, reassuring ourselves in the end that, even if we have not moved far, we have moved in the right direction; or, we can finally begin to take the steps we know to be truly necessary, moving for peace for the long term. It is in this second approach that Uganda sees historic possibility.
For far too long, the Republic of Somalia has rested on the edge of utter failure as a state. It has been a battle ground, and in the tides of that battle Somalia’s people have been swept up in a humanitarian crisis recognized not only by the states in the region, but by the world, responded to in a series of international and foreign humanitarian efforts of great magnitude and force. Yet despite all this, Ugandan soldiers today man nearly the last line of defense for the recognized federal government of Somalia. If the international community is to aid the people of Somalia and safeguard the region from the terrorism spreading there, we must reaffirm our commitment to true engagement not only in words but in actions. Support African Union and Ugandan efforts to push back the tide, militarily, logistically, and financially. Al Shabab and its allies can be driven back as the ICU once was, but it cannot be done alone, nor in isolation.
On the long disputed issue of Kashmir, Uganda believes it is time for peace. In light of resent concessions by Indian security forces, Uganda sees much hope for progress. However, it is critical that in our fervor to finally settle this age-old question, we not violate national sovereignty.
The Republic of Sudan has also seen long struggle and conflict, a conflict to which Uganda has often been witness, and one that has spread untold destruction in the south. Here the international community has done much also, through peace-keepers and aid. Yet, the next step in securing lasting peace for the Sudan still lies before us. The truce must be insured and after it the independence of Southern Sudan secured. Further, it is time that terrorism be finally eliminated from the Uganda-Sudan border. To this end, Uganda asks the full technical and logistical support of the international community.
Ultimately the Republic of Uganda fervently believes that this is a moment of unparalleled opportunity. We are confident that this body will rise to the challenge.