Council: Tricontinental Conference, TRIC

Topic: Establishing and Maintaining Political and Economic Stability in South Asia
Sponsors: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Signatories:
THE TRICONTINENTAL CONFERENCE (TRIC),

Expressing deep concern for the sufferings of the Bengali civilians, such as the Hindu
community, living in East-Pakistan caused by the outbreak of the Bangladesh Liberation War,
Acknowledging with concern the widespread crimes and atrocities perpetrated by the
West-Pakistani military junta against the innocent Bengali civilians, particularly the Hindu
community, living in East-Pakistan during the Bangladesh Genocide,

Recognising the historical oppression of the Bengali people living in East-Pakistan by the
West-Pakistani military junta, characterized by institutionalized systemic discrimination, racism
and political suppression,

Emphasizing on the legitimate aspirations of the Bengali people in East-Pakistan for

self-determination, independence and their right to exercise sovereignty over their own territory,

Affirming the Bengali people’s struggle against West-Pakistani imperialism and oppression,

Fully supporting the creation of an independent, muslim-majority yet secular Bangladeshi state
from West-Pakistan,

Expressing Concern over anti-India and Hinduphobia sentiments that have been observed within
the government and military of West-Pakistan, which have further fueled regional tensions,

Alarmed by the war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by West-Pakistan during the
conflict in East-Pakistan, as well as the overwhelming evidence of military and diplomatic
support provided by the United States, exacerbating the human suffering,
Noting with deep concern the devastating war being waged by the West-Pakistani junta and the
Indian Armed Forces,

Strongly condemns the aggressive pre-emptive strike by the West-Pakistani junta against India
and recognises West-Pakistan as the aggressor,

Urges for a ceasefire to be brokered between the West-Pakistani junta and the Indian Armed
Forces,

Noting with concern the deployment of Task Force 74 by the United States in the Bay of Bengal
as a representation of foreign intervention in the region which further fuels regional instability,

Strongly condemning any form of foreign intervention, including the involvement of the United
States in the internal regional affairs of South Asia and Task Force 74's presence in the Bay of
Bengal,

Reiterating the urgent need to create widespread opposition towards the United States’ foreign
intervention in the South Asian region and its deployment of Task Force 74,

Recalling the historical era of neo-colonialism by the French in Indochina, which led to the
division and prolonged suffering of the Indochinese people,

Acknowledging the enduring and profound impacts of neo-colonialism on the socio-political and
economic landscape of the Indochina region,

Emphasizing on the legitimate aspirations of the Vietnamese people for self-determination,

independence and their right to exercise sovereignty over their own territory by unifying
Vietnam under one sovereign authority,
Deeply concerned by the devastating consequences of US military intervention in Indochina,
including widespread atrocities and the excessive use of force, leading to the loss of countless
lives and untold suffering in the region,

Expressing alarm at the unnecessary and indiscriminate bombings carried out by the United
States in Indochina during Operation Rolling Thunder, which have caused immense human
suffering and extensive environmental damage in the region,

Strongly condemning any form of foreign intervention and military aid provided by the United
States to South Vietnam, which has contributed to the protraction of the conflict and regional
instability,

Strongly emphasizing the critical need for a ceasefire, facilitated by neutral international
mediators and verified by an International Observer Mission, to ensure a halt to hostilities and
pave the way for lasting peace and reconciliation in the Indochina region,

Seeking the immediate creation of opposition toward the U.S. and foreign intervention in all
internal regional conflicts

Reiterating the importance of respecting the sovereignty and self-determination of nations,

Reaffirming the commitment to promoting peace, reconciliation, and cooperation in line with the
principles of the Tricontinental Conference (TRIC),

Hereby,

Article I: DEFINITIONS

1. Defines the following terms:

a. Economic Sanctions” as barring trade of all exports to the mentioned parties,

b. “Humanitarian Aid” as basic necessities required for human survival, such as food, water
and sanitation and items that are not dual-use,
c. “Dual-Use Items” as items containing gunpowder or any form of explosives and
chemicals that can be used in any way to harm others,

Article II: IMMEDIATE PROVISION OF HUMANITARIAN AID

2. Guided by Article 23 of the First Geneva Convention, which states that “Upon the
outbreak and during the course of hostilities, the Parties concerned may conclude
agreements on mutual recognition of the hospital zones and localities they have created,
enforcing the creation of safe areas for the evacuation of affected civilians to protect
civilians from the effects of hostilities in a number of contexts” such that:
a. The zones are in fact exclusively humanitarian and are not likely to be abused,
thus preserving the exclusively humanitarian purpose of the zones and not
jeopardizing their protected status,
b. The zones be reserved exclusively for the wounded and sick, civilians, the
administration, healthcare workers, and people whose permanent residence is
within such zones,
c. Requires that no one residing in the zones undertake, within or outside the zones,
any activity directly connected with military operations;
2.
3. Supports the formation of humanitarian corridors to facilitate the transportation of aid to
all affected civilians involved in the conflicts mentioned by NGOs, VWOs, and other
humanitarian groups. Such humanitarian aid should include:
a. Medical supplies,
b. Sufficient food,
c. Clean drinking water,
d. Temporary shelter;

4. Recommends the humanitarian corridors to be established in selected regions in

East-Pakistan as well as India to ensure that the corridors are strategic and also minimize
the chances of getting caught in crossfire. Key regions include but are not limited to:
a. Dhaka, as it is the capital and largest city of East-Pakistan and would be a key
location for a humanitarian corridor, given its high population and strategic
significance,
b. Chittagong, as it is the second-largest city in East-Pakistan and has a major port
that would be important for aid distribution,
c. Calcutta, as it is the capital and largest city in the Indian state of West Bengal and
has a central role in coordinating aid efforts and supporting refugees due to its
 close proximity to East-Pakistan and its high connectivity that allows for the easy
entry and distribution of humanitarian aid,
d. Agartala, as it is the capital of the Indian state of Tripura, as it is a key location
that can be used for refugee camps and aid distribution due to its strategic
proximity to East-Pakistan,
e. Akhaura-Agartala Border Crossing, as it is a key border crossing point between
East Pakistan and the Indian state of Tripura and can be effectively used to
efficiently and safely relocate refugees into India,
f. Mandalay, as it is a major Burmese city in strategic close proximity to the east
pakistani border and has a significant population and good connectivity that can
be used effectively,
g. More humanitarian corridors should be established once regions are accessed to
be safe for humanitarian groups to enter in order to safeguard the safety of the
humanitarian groups,

5. Recommends the humanitarian corridors to be established in selected regions in

Indochina to ensure that the corridors are strategic and also minimize the chances of
getting caught in crossfire. Key regions include but are not limited to:
a. Hue, as it is located in central Vietnam and could serve as a critical location for
humanitarian corridors, providing access to affected populations in both the north
and south of the country,
b. Quang Tri Province is situated near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) could be a
strategic area for humanitarian access and to allow for safe passageway for
refugees escaping the conflict,
c. Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the area along the 17th parallel that was designated as
a demilitarized zone during the conflict, could be a potential location for aid
corridors due to its strategic importance and central location,
d. Vientiane as it is the capital of Laos and could be an important location for
facilitating the flow of aid and humanitarian assistance due to its significant
population and strategic proximity as a large city near Vietnam,
e. Mekong River Delta, which is located in the southern region of South Vietnam,
could be a crucial location for providing aid to vulnerable populations and its
surrounding water bodies can be utilized to transport humanitarian supplies
through the use of boats and establishment of river-based corridors,

Article III: ESTABLISHMENT OF A TRIC JOINT PEACEKEEPING

OPERATION IN THE REGIONS OF CONFLICT

6. Calls upon members of the Tricontinental Conference and relevant subsidiary organs,
such as the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), for the establishment of a joint
peacekeeping operation in East-Pakistan and Vietnam, mandated under Article IV of the
resolution, with the relevant timelines and mandate expiration dates also explicated
accordingly;

Article IV: CODIFICATION OF THE AUTHORITY TO DEFEND (A2D) INTO

INTERNATIONAL LAW UNDER JURISDICTION OF INTERNATIONAL
CRIMINAL COURT

7. Urges the delegates of this council to advocate for the codification of a new policy,
henceforth named the Authority to Defend (or A2D) into common international law,
which mandates all economically and militarily able nations the authority to contribute to
current peacekeeping forces or create new peacekeeping forces to resolve conflicts if they
so wish

8. States that foreign powers contributing to peacekeeping forces cannot be considered

outright foreign military intervention.

9. Reminds the delegates that as per the rules of the geneva convention, all peacekeeping
forces may act in and only in the interests of the civilians that they must defend,
violations of which are considered a war crime.

10. Recommends to powers in support of this policy that contributing to peacekeeping

force is not obligatory, should they wish not to.

11. Recognizes that the codification of such a policy now can be used as a framework for
the creation of future continental or even global peacekeeping forces.

Article V: APPROACHES TO NON-VIOLENT PEACEKEEPING

12. Mandates that peacekeepers prioritize the safety of civilians over all else;

13. Calls for a non-violent approach to peacekeeping through actions that are to be
carried out until the end of the conflict such as:
a. Providing armed protective accompaniment of individuals or groups under threat
through posting at affected sites,
b. Monitoring local ceasefires and investigating any instances of alleged human
rights violations,
c. Creating early-warning systems to spot imminent violence outbreaks and
arranging for quick responses,
d. Exercising conflict de-escalation techniques to defuse current tensions,
 e. Inter-positioning troops between conflict parties and stopping violence;

14. Condones the use of force from peacekeepers only as a last resort
a. Such force will only be resorted to as a form of self defense, if peacekeepers deem
a situation prejudicial to personal well-being and safety,
b. Or in defense of civilian non-combatant lives;

15. Calls for peacekeeping operation members to strictly abide by:

c. Peacekeeping mandates,
d. International humanitarian law and Jus In Bello,
e. Peacekeeper code of conduct;

Article VI: MEDIATION AND PEACE TALKS

16. Calls for negotiations to be facilitated by the United Nations, and a Joint Commission
consisting of representatives of both sides of the conflict, which will be the main element
of the mechanism to guide the agreement parties to negotiate:
a. A temporary ceasefire of 4 weeks paving the ground for peace talks and political
de-escalation of conflict,

b. Deployment of peacekeepers in the duration of the ceasefire, mandated to observe

regulations of conduct, monitor the situation and ensure upholding of the
ceasefire, with the expiration of the mandate to be set once the duration of the
temporary ceasefire has been elapsed;

17. Supports the use of peaceful incentives and disincentives to encourage the Junta in
West-Pakistan to come to an eventual permanent ceasefire through actions such as:
c. Calling on all involved states for strict adherence to the 1949 Geneva Convention
and the additional protocols,

d. Imposing economic sanctions on trade to West-Pakistan, cutting off important

imports such as fuel to further disencourage resistance,

18. Calls for the principle prioritization of peace talks and meditation after a ceasefire
through regional bodies such as ASEAN+6, Conference of Four Powers, Non-Aligned
Movement and Geneva Conference,

19. Desires a peaceful, political resolution to the conflict plaguing the South Asian and
Indochinese regions,
ARTICLE VII: CONDEMNING U.S FOREIGN INTERVENTION AND ITS
DEPLOYMENT OF TASK FORCE 74

20. Calls for the establishment of a Diplomatic Contact Group composed of member
states of the Tricontinental Conference, appointed diplomats and representatives from
relevant regional and international organizations, tasked with mediating the conflicts in
South Asia and Indochina such that it minimizes or prevents further U.S foreign
intervention from the conflicts in order to preserve the remaining regional stability and to
prevent conflict escalation,
a. Mandates the Diplomatic Contact Group to engage with all affected parties,
facilitating dialogue and negotiations to prevent further U.S foreign intervention
in the conflicts,
b. Calls for regular updates to be provided by the Diplomatic Contact Group to the
Tricontinental Conference to ensure transparency and information-sharing among
member nations.

21. Urges all member states of the Tricontinental Conference to issue a join council
statement condemning all U.S foreign intervention in the conflicts in South Asia and
Indochina and demanding for the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of Task Force
74 from the Bay of Bengal, respecting the territorial waters of member nations,

22. Calls for all foreign parties that are unnecessarily involved in the regional conflicts,
such as the United States, to adhere to the principles of non-interference and neutrality
and encourages all foreign intervention to be withdrawn,
a. Urges the cessation of military, diplomatic, or logistical support to any party
involved in the conflict to maintain the sovereignty and territorial integrity of
affected nations.

ARTICLE VIII: ACKNOWLEDGING THE CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY

COMMITTED DURING THE BANGLADESH GENOCIDE

23. Supports the creation of an organization within TRIC, hereinafter referred to as the
“Bangladesh Genocide Remembrance Committee” or BGRC,
a. Defines the mission of BGRC as recognizing, condemning, and commemorating
the Bangladesh genocide and promoting awareness of this historical atrocity in
order to bringjustice to the victims of this devastating genocide,
b. Invites TRIC member nations to become participants in BGRC,
c. Requires BGRC to issue statements condemning the Bangladesh genocide,
acknowledging the suffering of the victims, and affirming TRIC's commitment to
human rights and justice,
 d. Mandates BGRC to undertake activities aimed at recognizing and
commemorating the victims of the Bangladesh genocide,
e. Calls for the organization to develop educational programs, research initiatives,
and events to raise awareness of the genocide,
f. Tasks BGRC with conducting research on the Bangladesh genocide, collecting
testimonies, and preserving historical records,
g. Promotes the sharing of information and documentation with relevant
international bodies, such as the United Nations and UNESCO,
h. Encourages collaboration between BGRC and civil society organizations,
academic institutions, and NGOs to further research and educational initiatives,
i. Urges member nations to provide voluntary contributions to BGRC to ensure the
organization's sustainability,
j. Mandates BGRC to provide annual reports to the TRIC detailing its activities,
achievements, and future plans,

ARTICLE IX: ENCOURAGING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN ASIA

24. Encourages negotiation and establishment of trade agreements and economic

partnerships among Tricontinental member countries to reduce trade barriers and promote
the flow of goods and services,
a. Urges member nations to prioritize the removal of tariff and non-tariff barriers to
enhance intra-regional trade,
b. Encourages member nations to enhance economic integration among
Tricontinental countries through the promotion of regional trade and cooperation
c. Emphasizes the importance of regional economic integration in fostering
economic growth and development

25. Advocates for Tricontinental countries to invest heavily in infrastructure development

projects, including transportation, energy, and telecommunications, to facilitate the
movement of goods and services in order to increase connectivity and to support
economic development,

26. Urges member nations to create an enabling environment for foreign direct
investment (FDI) and technology transfer among Tricontinental countries,
a. Emphasizes the role of innovation and technology in enhancing economic
development and competitiveness,
 b. Encourages Tricontinental nations to increase investments in education and skills
development to enhance human capital ensuring, that the workforce is
well-equipped to participate in emerging industries and sectors,

27. Promotes sustainable agriculture and food security,

a. Recognizes the significance of agriculture in the economies of many
Tricontinental states and calls for sustainable agricultural practices and investment
in food security to ensure long-term economic development and food security
while minimizing impacts on the environment,
b. Supports the establishment of the Tricontinental Agricultural Cooperation (TAC)
to promote agricultural innovation and productivity,
c. TAC is not a legally-binding organization and will consist of Tricontinental
countries as well as significant agrarian countries, and they will focus on
promoting increased agricultural production by new technology while also
implementing methods that will reduce the impacts on the environment ,
d. TAC will allow for increased coordination and cooperation amongst major
agrarian nations,

28. Supports the establishment of a Tricontinental Economic Development Monitoring

and Reporting Mechanism (TEDMRM), consisting of selected diplomats, officials and
economists to assess the progress of economic integration and trade initiatives as well as
to advice Tricontinental countries on policies that affect economic development,
a. Emphasizes the need for transparency and regular updates on the impact of
economic development measures,

29. Encourages Tricontinental countries to engage in South-South cooperation to

facilitate knowledge sharing, capacity building and technology transfer among
Tricontinental countries,
a. Encourages collaborative projects amongst Tricontinental countries in key sectors
such as agriculture,environmental conservation and other lucrative industries