1.

The Question of the Political Situation in Poland

In 1981, Poland was under significant tension due to political unrest, strikes, and pressure from the
Soviet Union to maintain communist control. As a non-aligned nation, Niger likely viewed the
situation through the lens of opposing external intervention and supporting sovereignty. Niger’s
stance would likely be:

 Non-Interference: Niger would probably advocate for respecting Poland’s sovereignty and
discourage intervention from either NATO or the Warsaw Pact, in line with the non-aligned
principle of non-intervention.

 Support for Diplomacy: Niger might encourage diplomatic discussions rather than military
action to resolve internal matters in Poland.

2. The Question of the Situation Between Iran and Iraq

In 1981, the Iran-Iraq War was in its early stages. Given Niger’s position as a non-aligned country and
an African nation with ties to both the Arab world and Muslim communities, Niger’s stance might
include:

 Calls for Ceasefire and Peaceful Resolution: Niger would likely encourage a ceasefire and
advocate for mediation, potentially through regional or international bodies like the United
Nations.

 Emphasis on Regional Stability: Recognizing the potential for the conflict to disrupt regional
stability, Niger would likely push for containment and express concern over the conflict's
impact on Muslim solidarity, especially among non-aligned and OIC (Organization of Islamic
Cooperation) member countries.

3. The Question of the Angolan Civil War

By 1981, Angola was in a prolonged civil war involving multiple factions, with significant foreign
intervention, especially from the Soviet Union, Cuba, and the United States. Niger’s stance would
likely focus on:

 Support for Anti-Colonial Struggles and Independence: Given its own history and African
identity, Niger would likely sympathize with the Angolan government's MPLA, which was
aligned with anti-colonial movements.

 Advocacy for African Unity and Stability: Niger might call for the removal of foreign
influences, viewing the conflict as a proxy battle of the Cold War that jeopardized African
independence and unity.

 Promotion of Regional Solutions: Niger could advocate for African-led initiatives to broker
peace, possibly endorsing intervention or mediation efforts by the Organization of African
Unity (OAU).

Niger believes that the Angolan civil war highlights the need for African-led solutions and that this
council must resist foreign intervention that may undermine Angola’s sovereignty, independence,
and right to self-determination. African countries must be free from modern-day colonialism, and
Niger thus sympathizes with the Angolan party MPLA, which aligns with anti-colonial movements.
Niger reminds the European countries present, particularly those involved in colonialism of the
damage that they have done to African independence and asks that they do not allow history to
repeat itself.
The delegate of Niger would like to once more like to protect a country’s right to self-governance, as
it has done so many times at this council. Angola’s 1975 constitution clearly states that Angola is a
one-party state, and any violation of a country’s constitution is a violation to the right to self-
governance. This is

The delegation of Niger urges all members of this council to vote against this resolution, as it doesn’t
see it as capable of real change. None of the agreed upon clauses are legally binding, with a certain
clause even going as far as violating the national constitution of Angola, in which case even if it were
legally binding, it would not lead to any real change. Considering that the 1975 Angolan constitution
states that Angola is a one-party state, the only elections that could take place in accordance with
the constitution would involve only MPLA running, in which case nothing changes in Angola. Most
clauses outlined in this resolution require the elections taking place and the Angolan people deciding
their own government as outlined by the delegate of Spain, to effect real change.

Niger sees that this council has abused its power in thinking that it is capable of violating a country’s
right to sovereignty, self-governance and independence, and does not think this resolution is an
accurate depiction of the core values of the UNSC declared in the Charter. Passing this resolution will
be an attempt by the UNSC’s members to feel some level of false pride and accomplishment when in
reality, they have changed nothing because no clause is legally binding, and even if it were, clause 3
would not be able to be put in practice, nullifying the effects of nearly all other clauses. Niger sees
that the UNSC has failed the people of Angola and failed itself with this resolution, and so does not
support its passing.

Opening Speech:

Honourable Chair and fellow members of the Security Council,

As the representative of Niger, a proud member of the Non-Aligned Movement, and a nation
committed to African unity I stand before you today with a steadfast call for sovereignty, diplomacy,
and peace. We meet at a time when the world faces critical challenges: unrest in Poland, escalating
conflict in Iran and Iraq, and continued struggle in Angola.

Regarding Poland, we urge restraint from all external powers. For the conflict between Iran and Iraq,
Niger calls upon all parties to seek a ceasefire, focusing on regional stability and Islamic unity over
any disputes. Lastly, the Angolan Civil War highlights the urgent need for African-led solutions, and
we must resist foreign intervention that undermines self-determination and freedom from European
influence.

Niger urges this council to adopt resolutions that reflect our shared responsibility for peace and the
sovereignty of all nations. Together, we must work toward a world where every country can
determine its own future, free from external influence.

The floor is yielded to the chair.

Policy Statement – Poland

The delegate of Niger stands before you today as a proud member of the Non-Aligned Movement
calling for sovereignty, diplomacy, and peace. Niger urges restraint from all external powers,
reminding members of the Security Council of this council’s shared responsibility for peace and the
sovereignty of all nations. Together, we must work toward a world where every country can
determine its own future, free from external influence.