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Advocates, Justices and Judges
Welcome to this year’s I’MUN International Court of Justice. My name is Naji Awad, I am currently a 10th grader and I shall preside over the ICJ. As an acknowledger of justice and the international legal system and protocol, I have chosen the ICJ as it symbolises peace, harmony and righteousness to the peoples of this earth. I believe that MUN is a consecrated activity as it challenges one’s mind and looks at certain issues in different perspectives; which is why I have chosen the hardest and most difficult and challenging committee there is. The ICJ is a committee that requires dedication and open-mindness in order to look and evaluate legal questions correctly. I chose the topic, Ba’athist Iraq v. the United States of America, as it is an intriguing topic that is legally eligible even though others might consider it unlawful. The ICJ permits “Ba’athist Iraq” as a valid plaintiff, as its chairman is still alive to this day (Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri) and according to the Statute of the Court, it may be permitted. I hope to see double-dyed barrister skills and competitive debate. Best, Naji Awad President of the International Court Of Justice |
Naji Awad
President of The International Court Of Justice Naji.Awad@IAA.edu.jo |
CASE Ba’athist Iraq Vs. United States of America
Plaintiff: Ba'athist Iraq (Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri)
Respondent: the United States of America
Topic of Dispute: Investigation of the adoption of American measures on Ba’athist Iraq in 2003.
Application of the Convention and Prevention of the Crime of Genocide (Ba'athist Iraq v. the USA).
On the 20th of March, 2003, the Multi-National Force with authority over more than 300,000 soldiers, marched into Iraq creating the Iraq War. The United States was the political and the economic source for this war on Ba'athist Iraq, funding the forces with armaments and the economic sufficiency to create a new government. George W. Bush, the commander-in-chief of the United States of America at that time, justified the war on Saddam by accusing Ba'athist Iraq for developing "the Weapons of Mass Destruction". As reported by the Opinion Business Research survey, more than 1,033,000 Iraqis were victims of this war, excluding the defenders of Saddam and any innocent men, women, boys and girls. After sending in inspectors representing the United Nations, the UN have found no Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq, making Bush and Blair's justification invalid. This Court has total autonomy and jurisdiction over any treaties, contracts or valid legal documents ratified by either one of the parties. The Court is also permitted to involve itself with legal and political inquiries. The United States of America has the chance to counter-sue Ba'athist Iraq in accordance to the same ratification both states have signed (ACPCG). Both parties are permitted to justify the prosecution in relevance to any Application the International Court of Justice has passed. The United States have denied the allegations, making the legal question in the hands of the competence of the judges.
Points of argument: The fabrication of evidence, murder, corruption, embezzlement and violating the sovereignty of an independent country.
Respondent: the United States of America
Topic of Dispute: Investigation of the adoption of American measures on Ba’athist Iraq in 2003.
Application of the Convention and Prevention of the Crime of Genocide (Ba'athist Iraq v. the USA).
On the 20th of March, 2003, the Multi-National Force with authority over more than 300,000 soldiers, marched into Iraq creating the Iraq War. The United States was the political and the economic source for this war on Ba'athist Iraq, funding the forces with armaments and the economic sufficiency to create a new government. George W. Bush, the commander-in-chief of the United States of America at that time, justified the war on Saddam by accusing Ba'athist Iraq for developing "the Weapons of Mass Destruction". As reported by the Opinion Business Research survey, more than 1,033,000 Iraqis were victims of this war, excluding the defenders of Saddam and any innocent men, women, boys and girls. After sending in inspectors representing the United Nations, the UN have found no Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq, making Bush and Blair's justification invalid. This Court has total autonomy and jurisdiction over any treaties, contracts or valid legal documents ratified by either one of the parties. The Court is also permitted to involve itself with legal and political inquiries. The United States of America has the chance to counter-sue Ba'athist Iraq in accordance to the same ratification both states have signed (ACPCG). Both parties are permitted to justify the prosecution in relevance to any Application the International Court of Justice has passed. The United States have denied the allegations, making the legal question in the hands of the competence of the judges.
Points of argument: The fabrication of evidence, murder, corruption, embezzlement and violating the sovereignty of an independent country.
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