Committee: Security CouncilTopic: Conflict and terrorism in Yemen Country: Yemen During the past few years, the issue of terrorist groups, more specifically Al Qaeda militants, residing in the country of Yemen has been a topic of much discussion, for fear of Yemen being a terrorist training ground. A place where terrorists would be trained and sent around the world to threaten the stability of countries everywhere. There have already been operations and conflicts in our country against Al Qaeda militants, all of which have been somewhat successful, however have also further intensified the sensitive situation. So far, the government has regained control of the cities of Huta and Lawdar, both of which has been previously been occupied by Al Qaeda militants. However the conflict in Yemen is not an issue that can be solved overnight, and Yemen calls on it's allies in the UN for assistance. The delegation believes that this is a major issue that not only threatens the safety of people in our region, but also the civilians of many other countries. Since 2001, the Government of Yemen has committed to cracking down on Al Qaeda militants, having ordered some major operations, as well as relocating and protecting civilians under threat, such as the Jewish community in al-Salem, who were threatened by al Qaeda militants in 2007. Yemen is doing it’s best to eradicate terrorism, but with a long history of economic struggle, our people cannot stand alone against such a serious threat. Yemen would accept any aid that it's allies has to offer. However, victory cannot be achieved by pouring more brave soldiers into the midst of battle; this would only increase death, violence and tension between nations. Yemen urges it's allies to send economic aid for the government to improve not only the counter-terrorism operations, but also to improve the lives of those threatened by al Qaeda time and time again. The United States of America has aided Yemen by sending firearms to assist it's troops, alongside many member states of the United Nations who have helped raise funds to support our Mine Action and counter-terrorism operations. Yemen hopes that it's friends and allies can continue to help in this way, and not allow impatience and anger drive them into further conflict. The president of Yemen, His excellency Ali Abdullah Saleh has pledged to his country that he will do all in his power to continue fighting al Qaeda and its allies. But he has emphasized that the chaotic result of sending troops is definitely not a step towards resolving the issue, further requesting that no foreign countries risk the lives of their men. Yemen does not want it's lands to become a hostile war zone, and does not want to add to the discriminative reputation of being a "terrorist training ground". We urge all countries to give Yemen their patience and support, and aid in Yemen’s operations to eradicate terrorism.

SHORT VERSION The global fear of Yemen being a place where terrorists would be trained and sent around the world and consequently threatening the stability of other countries has long been a major issue. The delegation believes that this issue will threaten the safety of people in our region, as well as the civilians of many other countries. Since 2001, the Government of Yemen has committed to cracking down on Al Qaeda militants, ordering some major operations, as well as relocating and protecting civilians under threat- such as the Jewish community in al-Salem, who were threatened by al Qaeda militants in 2007. Examples as such can confirm the fact that Yemen is trying its best to eradicate terrorism in it’s country. President of Yemen, Ali Abdullah Saleh has assured this, and has continually emphasized that the chaotic result of sending troops is definitely not a step towards victory, further requesting that no foreign countries risk the lives of their men. Moreover, doing so would only increase death, violence and tension between nations. Yemen does not want its lands to become a hostile war zone, and does not want to add to the discriminative reputation of being a "terrorist training ground". The delegation urges that all countries would give Yemen their patience and support, and aid in Yemen’s operations to eradicate terrorism.