2020-2021 JN News Updates
This is a record of what happened during JN meetings during the 2020-2021 school year. Go here to view the news updates for the current year.
May 15th, 16th Meeting
President: Term 4
Senate: Term 3
Annie: 2
Jason: 0
Hung-yu: 5
Hung-yu: 1
Hung-chun: 6
Joey: 0
Melody: 0
Edward: 0
Jason: 7
Jason
Sabrina
Hung-yu
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Nigeria - 80 RP epidemic (from RE), choose not to pay
Nigeria - .6, paid
Ukraine - 8.9, paid
Algeria - 1.4, paid
Sweden #18 - was absent so no action taken
NO NEW RANDOM EVENTS!!!
NO NEW PROBLEMS!!!
April 24th, 15th Meeting
President: Term 3
Senate: Tern 2
Due to Turkey and Algeria's absence, the ambassador of Chile and Nigeria is nominated by the president to fill in as senate.
Indonesia has a 28 RP problem due to the flood and landslide caused by the storm and cyclone. He presents a request for aid asking for 28RP to help the problem. It passes anonymously. 17.3RP comes from the general welfare fund, the 10.7 will come from Algeria.
A killer algae have killed more than 4200 tonnes (1 tonne is 1000 kg) of Salmon in Chile. This will cost Chile 25RP. She pays for the problem.
COVID-19 problem:
Nigeria: 1.5 RP
Ukraine: 9RP
Algeria: 1RP
they all pay.
Nigeria #2 He chooses option number 2, there is a 25% of an epidemic outbreak. The epidemic starts, it is 80RP problem for Nigeria.
Sweden #18 result pending
Indonesia #15 He gets 30 RP
April 11th, 14th Meeting
President: Term 2
Senate: Term1
Senate Election: We need to elect two new senators. Since the ambassador of Ukraine has already been nominated to be replaced in America's place. The ambassador of Turkey, Nigeria, and Indonesia are nominated as the senate.
Turkey: 5 votes
Nigeria: 4 votes
Indonesia: 6 votes
Turkey and Indonesia are elected as our new senate.
Algeria, France, Sweden, Turkey have a 35RP problem, and the rest of the countries have a 20RP problem due to the blockage of the Suez Canal.
Algeria, France, Sweden, Turkey pays 35RP. All countries pay for the problem. (20RP)
Turkey is facing a currency crisis and needs 75RP of foreign investment, she presents a resolution asking the JN to invest 75RP. The resolution is passed by the senate. It passes unanimously, the USA pays 30, Algeria pays 45RP.
COVID-19 problem:
0.6RP Nigeria
8.9RP Ukraine
0. 8RP Algeria
they all pay.
Algeria #10: Algeria chooses option number 2. Doesn't have a scientific breakthrough.
Sweden #17: Sweden chooses option2, she pays 50RP. Every nation uses 5 RP to buy the vaccine from Sweden. The price of the vaccine is 35RP in total (Sweden gets).
Nigeria: #2 result pending
Indonesia: #22 he chooses number 4. He pays 30RP, and has a 40% chance that the government stays in power. He loses control of the government, doesn't gain 80RP. Lastly, he has a chance to be nominated as the Nobel Peace Prize, but is not. To conclude this problem Indonesia pays 30RP.
Storms and a strong cyclone in Indonesia brought flooding and deadly landslides this past week. The landslides destroyed villages and killed at least 119 people while widespread damage was caused by the winds and floods from the storms. The government must help the people clean up. This problem will cost Indonesia 28 RP.
In Chile, more than 4,200 tonnes of salmon have fallen victim to killer algae. Chile is the world's second-largest producer of salmon. There are around 18 salmon farms in the south of Chile which produces around 26 percent of the world's salmon. They all have been affected due to the deadly algae. This problem will cost Chile 25 RP.
COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on all JN countries. The emergence of new viral strains and people in countries around the world getting complacent of prevention protocols and lockdowns have caused infection numbers to climb over the winter. One bright spot has been the emergence of vaccines that may work against the virus. As a result, the JN has a choice for how to solve its continuing COVID-19 problem.
Stay the course. This choice will result in a .05 RP per active serious case in each country at the time of each meeting.
Get vaccinated. The only JN country with a working vaccine is the USA. Countries can avoid the COVID-19 weekly problem by buying the vaccine from the US at a negotiated price.
Develop the JN vaccine. Pass a JN resolution that invests 10 TP and 150 RP in the development of a vaccine that would be free for all JN countries.
March 27th, 13th Meeting
President: Term 1
Senate: Term 4
Presidential election: USA, Nigeria, and Ukraine are nominated.
The ambassador of the USA wins the election anonymously.
A senator needs to be elected to take the USA's place.
The ambassador of Ukraine, Sweden Algeria is nominated.
Ukraine is nominated as the senate.
Nigeria is nominated as the senate to be in Turkeys's spot as the senate due to Turkey's absense.
Ukraine has a 28 RP problem, he pays.
COVID-19 problem: Nigeria, Ukraine, Algeria, Indonesia. Nigeria has a 1RP problem,9RP problem, Algeria1RP, Idonesia 0RP.
Nigeria has a 70 Rp problem that has to be paid by foreign aid. He presents a request for aid. He is requesting 70RP of international aid. It passes the USA pays half, Algeria pays 15RP, the others would be paid by the general welfare fund.
Turkey #5 -War refugees. She chooses choice number 1. She presents a resolution, it asks the JN to invest 50RP to send a military force to end the conflict in the region. It passes anonymously.
USA #8-Polluted water. He chooses number 3 to invest in better water treatment and facilities. He pays 65RP himself.
Algeria # 10 result pending.
Chile # 6 she chooses number 1 she pays 30 RP.
Sweden #17 result pending.
- A Tawainese mega container ship ran aground in the Suez canal blocking the important sea passage. More than 12% of global trade passes through the Suez Canal. Egyptian authorities are scrambling to free the ship, but it could take weeks. The world is already fearing disruptions in already stressed supply chains. Countries in North Africa, Europe, the Mediterranean are especially affected by the disruption. This problem will cost Algeria, France, Sweden, and Turkey 35 RP, and all other countries face a 20 RP problem.
Turkey is facing a currency crisis that has been worsened by the firing of the head of its central bank. The bank was trying to control inflation by raising rates, a politically unpopular move. The firing has resulted in a collapse in confidence in the Turkish economy, a sell-off of turkish assets, and a loss of almost 10% of the lira’s value. The currency is nearing an all-time low, and inflation continues to rise. Turkey must find capital to stabilize its currency so its already sky economy can remain afloat. Turkey must secure 75 RP of international investment to stave off a currency crisis.
March 13th, 12th Meeting
President: Term 4
Senate: Term 3
Algeria has a 27 RP problem. Has a request for aid for 20 RP, the request is passed. 20 RP will come from the HRF, the rest paid by himself.
Ukraine has a 32 RP problem. Paid by himself.
Chile has a 31 RP problem. Paid by herself.
Nigeria has a 46 RP problem. Has a request for aid of 26 RP, the request is passed. 26 RP will come from the HRF, the rest paid by himself.
COVID-19 problem. Nigeria with 0.5 RP, Ukraine with 9 RP, Algeria with 1 RP, and Indonesia with 0 RP.
Turkey with problem #6, chooses Option 1. Has a request for aid for 20 RP, the request is passed. 20 RP will come from the HRF, the rest paid by herself.
Turkey with #5, result pending.
USA with #8, result pending.
A new report shows that grain exports from Ukraine have declined over 20% in the past year. Agriculture products, especially wheat, represent a huge part of Ukraine’s economy. A small harvest this past year joined with declining demand and transportation problems led to the decline. This drop will send shockwaves through their economy, which has already been ravaged by war and the pandemic. This problem will cost Ukraine 28 RP.
COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on all JN countries. This problem continues to affect Nigeria, Ukraine, Algeria, and Indonesia.
Nigeria is facing food insecurity mainly due to the coronavirus pandemic, rising conflict, and floods. Unfavorable effects of the pandemic along with high food prices are among the main drivers of food insecurity. Torrential rainfall, river floods, and flash floods in 2020 affected 22 states, displacing over 24,000 people and causing damages to farmlands worth millions of dollars, The situation is expected to further deteriorate this summer if no mitigation actions are taken. Nigeria will need to seek 70 RP in foreign aid to fix this problem or risk a humanitarian disaster or famine.
February 27th, 11th Meeting
President: Term 3
Senate: Term 2
Algeria has a 28 RP problem, requests for the aid of 25 RP, request denied, paid the rest by himself.
Sweden has a 28 RP problem, paid by herself.
The JN has the problem to deal with the COVID-19 cases and the vaccine,
France: 171.5 RP - bought a vaccine from the USA.
Chile: 82.9 RP - bought a vaccine from the USA.
Turkey: 60 RP - bought a vaccine from the USA.
Sweden: 11.4 RP - bought a vaccine from the USA.
Ukraine: 8.9 RP - paid full RP.
Algeria:1.1 RP - paid full RP.
Nigeria: 0.5 RP - paid full RP.
Indonesia: 0 RP - paid full RP.
All solved at the last meeting.
Sweden with problem #16, lost 30 RP.
Turkey with problem #6, result waiting for the next meeting.
Thousands of protestors lined the streets of Tripoli and other cities to mark the first Hirak protest since they were stopped due to COVID a year ago. The protests were a common sight in 2019 when they started. Their goal was to oust then long-time president Bouteflika. After he resigned, the protests continued, now they are demanding more change from the government that was elected as people are unhappy with the state of the economy and the new constitution. This problem will cost Algeria 32 RP.
Ukraine has announced that it has been hacked yet again by a group in Russia. This time the country’s government data portals were targeted. The hackers installed malware that corrupted government files and important data. Ukraine experiences numerous cyberattacks from Russia, and it appears its cybersecurity is not up to merit. It needs to continue investing in protecting its data and computer systems. This problem will cost Ukraine 32 RP.
Ten public offices in the city of Panguipulli burned to the ground during protests that broke out after a street juggler was shot and killed in the streets by local police. The local police refused to get out and protect the buildings which led to such widespread damage. This problem will cost Chile 31 RP.
A rocket attack by the terrorist group Boko Haram has killed at least 16 people and cut off power to parts of Nigeria. The military struggles as the terrorists continue, while suspected armed bandits raided a school dormitory in northwestern Nigeria this week and kidnapped more than 300 girls are unaccounted for and feared missing. Heavily-armed criminal gangs in the northwest and central Nigeria have stepped up attacks in recent years, kidnapping for ransom, raping, and pillaging. A 46 RP problem for Nigeria.
January 30th, 10th Meeting
President: Term 2
Senate: Term 1
First, we started with the senate elections.
The Ambassador of Turkey was nominated, 9 votes, becomes a senator.
The Ambassador of the USA was nominated, 2 votes, becomes a senator.
The Ambassador of Algeria was nominated, 8 votes, becomes a senator.
The Ambassador of Nigeria was nominated, 1 vote.
Turkey has a 50 RP problem, only to be solved by foreign aid. Helped by Sweden.
Sweden has a 30 RP problem, money donated by Turkey.
Algeria has a 45 RP problem, he has a request for aid for 35 RP, request passes and the aid comes from the GWF and the HRF, the rest comes from himself.
Indonesia has a 20 RP problem, has a request for aid for 15 RP, request passes and the USA donates 15 RP, the rest comes from himself.
All solved last meeting.
Ukraine with Event #7, gains 15 RP.
Nigeria with Event #20, chooses option 2, pays 15 RP, and also gets his 2 TP.
A recent bombing of a truck in eastern Algeria that killed five and left three wounded has served as a reminder that Islamic radicalism and terrorism remains a problem in the country. These groups have set up camps and bases in the remote areas of Algeria that have been difficult to root out and destroy. The recent attack is a reminder that increased military and security spending is needed. This problem will cost Algeria 28 RP.
To add to its problems, Sweden was forced to cull 1.4 million chickens as several confirmed cases of highly contagious bird flu was detected on several farms in Kalmar County. This cull has resulted in significant losses for the farmers and has the potential to disrupt poultry and egg production. This problem will cost Sweden 28 RP.
COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on all JN countries. The emergence of new viral strains and people in countries around the world getting complacent of prevention protocols and lockdowns have caused infection numbers to climb. One bright spot has been the emergence of vaccines that may work against the virus. The JN has a choice for how to solve its continuing COVID-19 problem.
Stay the course. This choice will result in a .05 RP per active serious case in each country at the time of each meeting.
Get vaccinated. The only JN country with a working vaccine is the USA. Countries can avoid the COVID-19 weekly problem by buying the vaccine from the US at a negotiated price.
Develop the JN vaccine. Pass a JN resolution that invests 10 TP and 150 RP in the development of a vaccine that would be free for all JN countries.
January 16th, 9th Meeting
President: Term 1
Senate: Term 4
First, we had a presidential election.
The Ambassador of the USA is nominated.
The Ambassador of Sweden is nominated, also winning the election
The Ambassador of Sweden wins the election.
And the Ambassador of Sweden appoints the Ambassador of Chile as a senate to stand in for the Ambassador of Ukraine.
A Muslim terrorist group has been attacking Nigeria, costing Nigeria 30 RP. Nigeria requested 30 RP, the request passed and the 30 RP will come from GWF.
The USA and France both have a 25RP problem to fix the economy of their countries, both pay 25 RP.
Indonesia has a 24RP problem to solve child labor in the palm oil industry, pays himself.
Ukraine with the World Cup bid, with Sweden winning the bid, bidding 52 RP. Receives 70 RP.
Turkey still with her #24, chooses option 1, pays 20 RP, also requesting 35 RP to help solve the 40 RP from instability, the 35 RP coming from the GWF with the rest paid by herself. Plus, her number is solved.
Algeria with problem #4, choosing option 1, paid 15 RP, and all the countries in his region (France, Turkey, Nigeria) receive 5 RP.
France with problem #3, choosing option 1, paid 10 RP, and receives 2 TP.
A resolution is offered by the Ambassador of the USA, the No Abstention Resolution, saying that if a country abstains from voting more than once in a meeting, the country will be fined 30 RP. The resolution passes.
Turkey is facing a water shortage, recent reports show that dams in the country are at or below 33% capacity. Istanbul itself may have less than 50 days of water remaining. Much of the problems lie in that the climate is changing causing doubt periods to last longer, the Turkish government prioritizing economic growth over environmental protection. This has led to poorly maintained water basins that collect and hold drinking water. To solve this problem, Turkey must secure 50 RP in foreign aid before the end of the next meeting.
A massive snowstorm struck Sweden this past week leaving drifts of snow up to 60 cm in some places in northern Sweden. The storm was one of the biggest in many years and left about 3000 people without power at a time when temperatures drop as low as -40 degrees. This problem will cost Sweden 30 RP.
News that Algerian President Tebboune has had to return to Germany for more medical treatment has left the country in a leadership crisis. With economic and health problems ripping through the country, some are calling it “the great upheaval”. The series of crises have left citizens feeling stressed, anxious, with no economic prospects. Adding insult to injury has been a steep rise in domestic violence, according to the Algerian daily. The Algerian black market has grown to be worth $60 billion as trust in the government plummets and people prepare for the worst. This problem will cost Algeria 45 RP.
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake has killed at least 34 and injured hundreds in Indonesia. Landslides and collapsing buildings caused widespread destruction and disruption. This problem will cost Indonesia 20 RP.
January 2nd, 8th meeting
President: Term 4
Senate: Term 3
Turkey with a 45 RP problem, requested for the aid of 25 RP, resolution passed, the rest will be paid by herself.
Chile with a 35 RP problem, paid by herself.
Algeria with a 40 RP problem, requested for the aid of 30 RP, resolution passed, the rest will be paid by himself.
Turkey with #24, still unsolved from last meeting, chooses option 1, paid 60 RP, and problem still not solved.
Sweden with #1, chooses option 3.
USA with #23, chooses option 1, paid 30 RP.
Ukraine with #13, FIFA World Cup is up to bidding.
Nigeria with #20, chooses option 3.
The Muslim terrorist group of Boko Haram has been active over the past month in Nigeria. It has led raids, kidnapped children, and led attacks on Christian villages. The latest attack on Christmas Eve left 7 dead. Nigeria needs to dedicate resources to bring more security to its people. This problem will cost Nigeria 30 RP.
A dispute of over taxation of “borderless” digital transactions on companies like Amazon and Google has led to a bit of a trade war between France and the US. France has insisted on taxing the mega-corporations’ profits in the country while the US has placed tariffs on almost $2 billion worth of French imports. This is causing harm to both countries’ economies at a time when things are pretty bad. This problem will cost both the US and France 25 RP or one country and take their case to the JN to get the other to pay the entire problem.
Labor malpractice in Indonesia’s palm oil industry has come to international attention as recent reports have brought to light child labor and deforestation of the rain forests. Palm oil is the world’s most consumed vegetable oil, it’s high demand has led to increasing production. While providing good products for people in other countries, it has spread human rights abuses across Indonesia. This problem will cost Indonesia 24 RP.
December 12th, 7th meeting
President: Term 3
Senate: Term 2
There is a absent senator the ambassador of Indonesia is selected to replace the ambassador of Ukraine.
Sweden is receiving an economic impact due to the Covid-19, it is an 23 RP problem.
She presents a request for aid asking for 13 RP.
The request for aid passes the 13 RP will be paid by the GWF.
Nigeria has a problem of gang groups from northeast Nigeria, this a 25 RP problem for Nigeria.
He presents a request for aid asking for 25 RP.
The request for aid passes the 25 RP will come from the GWF.
The Covid has entered the region of Mongolia, this will no doubt be a serious problem. This is 65 RP problem for Mongolia.
The ambassador of Mongolia presents a request for aid asking for 45 RP.
The request for aid passes the 45 RP will come from the GWF.
USA #10 mad scientist. He chooses number 4. He pays 85 RP. With a 83% of breakthrough. He gets 2 MP.
Turkey #24 foreign country influences election. She chooses option number 1. She presents a request for aid asking for 15 RP. It is passed. The 15 RP will be paid by the HWF. But she still has a 34% of instability of the system. The problem continues.
The USA presents a resolution. To delete the EPF. The RP in the fund will go to the GWF. If this resolution passes the members of the JN will not need to pay taxes for industry points. The resolution passes.
Mongolia #17 The problem is automatically solved.
Turkey #1 she waits till next week.
A recent change in how Turkey reports COVID-19 cases has revealed that the country is in the midst of a serious surge in new virus cases. The new transparency has revealed that Turkish hospitals are getting overwhelmed, and virus may be spreading out of control. Turkey. The country leapt into the top 3 in new cases this week with 30,000+. Turkey must consider social restrictions to contain the surge or risk a humanitarian crisis. This problem will cost Turkey 45 RP.
A new partial-lockdown is being implemented in Chile as cases spike 18%. Chile’s health minister said this was a preventative measure to ensure that Chile won’t see another terrible surge like they had in the spring. While great for preventing cases and death, lockdowns are catastrophic for a country’s economy. Chile is in for a tough winter. This problem will cost Chile 35 RP.
Poor economic management, COVID-19, and an unstable global economy have led to a cascade of problems for the Algerian economy. 90% of Algeria’s economy is connected to oil. As the pandemic has crushed global demand for oil and sent prices crashing, Algeria has seen its debt grow and oil reserves fall. Furthermore, it’s currency, the dinar, is now at an all-time low. Hard times are ahead for Algeria’s economy as it tries to prevent an economic collapse. This problem will cost Algeria 40 RP.
November 28th, 6th meeting
Since our president (Ambassador of Mongolia) wasn't here, the Ambassador of France stood in as the president and put the Ambassador of Ukraine in his place as senator.
President: Term 2
Senate: Term 1
First, we had senate elections
France was nominated last time as senate to replace Mongolia, so we have two places left.
The Ambassador of Sweden was nominated, received 5 votes.
The Ambassador of Turkey was nominated, received 5 votes. After voting again, becomes senator.
The Ambassador of Ukraine was nominated, received 6 votes, becomes a senator.
The Ambassador of the USA was nominated, received 1 votes.
Indonesia with a 15 RP problem, paid by himself.
Algeria with a 22 RP problem, request for 15 RP, request passes and the RP come from the GWF, the rest is paid by himself.
Mongolia with a 17 RP problem, not solved.
USA with a 60 RP problem, paid by himself.
Nigeria with a 45 RP problem from last week, requested for 35 RP, request passed and the RP come 20 RP from Sweden, 5 RP from Ukraine and the 10 RP from the HRF, the rest is paid by himself.
Chile chooses Choice #4, wrote a resolution needing the JN to invest 80 RP in research, resolution passes. The 80 RP will empty the GWF and EPF, along with the rest being donated by the USA along with her AP.
Indonesia chooses Choice #2, requests for 20 RP, the Ambassador of South Korea and Ukraine and Turkey each donates 5 RP to help and the last 5 RP comes from Algeria, the rest paid by himself.
USA with Random Event #10, wait for next meeting.
Turkey with Random Event #24, wait for next meeting.
Life expectancy in Sweden has fallen because the failure of the “Sweden Model” of handling the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, Sweden is nowhere near herd immunity, the goal of its lax approach to lockdowns. In response, Sweden has begun to implement stricter COVID control measures such as closing businesses, limiting gathering sizes, and more. This problem will cost Sweden 23 RP.
An increase in violence and banditry from various groups and gangs in northeast Nigeria have led to the government basically losing control of the region. This has forced the local population to strive to fend for itself. This region is a very poor region of Nigeria. These attacks and crimes have severely diminished the already struggling economy through frequent cattle rustling and kidnappings. Loss of control means a loss of tax revenue. This problem will cost Nigeria 25 RP.
November 14th, 5th meeting
President: Term 1
Senate: Term 4
NOTICE: There is a senate election on the next meeting.
President Election:
The ambassador of Mongolia is nominated.
The ambassador of Mongolia wins.
Next we run for a new senate to replace the ambassador of Mongolia:
The ambassador of France, Algeria, Sweden are nominated.
The ambassador of France is nominated.
Because two of the senates is absent the ambassador of Sweden and Algeria is appointed as the senate.
Nigeria has a problem of protests in it's borders. This will cost him 25 RP.
He is absent so the problem will pend till next week.
Problems have been striking France viciously. There are many problems including a rising amount of COVID 19 cases and protests, this will cost France 50 RP.
He presents a request for aid asking for an amount of 50 RP.
The request for aid passes.
The aid will come from:
GWF: 35RP.
HRF : 15RP.
There has been protests of wanting to create a democratic constitution, this will cost Chile 20 RP.
She pays.
Turkey has a problem of an 7.0 magnitude strike of an earthquake this will cost Turkey 20 RP.
She presents a request for aid asking for an amount of 15 RP.
The request for aid passes.
The aid will come from:
EPF: 15RP
Indonesia - #5 - War in the region.
He is absent so the problem will pend till the next meeting.
Algeria #25, gets 15RP
Chile #11, choose next week.
A rise in volcanic activity at Indonesia’s Mount Merapi has led the government to evacuate four villages in the shadow of the volcano. Scientists fear an eruption that could spew lava and hot gas and debris. The Indonesian government proactively relocated the people in case and are monitoring the volcano closely. This problem will cost Indonesia 15 RP...for now.
A series of forest fires in Western Algeria have destroyed fruit trees, landed at least 50 people in the hospital, and have killed 4. Authorities are hard at work trying to bring the fires under control and investigate their cause. Foul play is suspected because the three initial fires began almost simultaneously. This problem will cost Algeria 22 RP.
Oh no! Mongolia has reported it’s first instance of domestically transmitted COVID-19. Mongolia has thus far been largely spared from the outbreak by heavily restricting travel to and from Mongolia. The man infected is a truck driver that makes runs to Russia. Mongolia has responded to the infection by locking its capital down for 3 days and closing its borders between China and Russia again. The economic impact will no doubt be harsh. This problem will cost Mongolia 17 RP.
It has been a bad couple of weeks for the United States. Not only has the country been crushed by a massive resurgence in COVID-19 cases, but unrest continues as the presidential election has yet to be resolved and supporters of President Donald Trump are protesting and demanding Democrats stole the election by destroying or changing votes in key states. New COVID-19 cases topped 180,000 on Friday, the most ever. Hospitals are filling up across the country, communities are locking down again, and deaths are surging. It will take some serious investment to help the growing crisis. This problem will cost the US 60 RP.
October 31st, 4th meeting
President: Term 4
Senate: Term 3
NOTICE: There will be a presidential election on the next meeting.
Indonesia has a problem with security in their region, this will cost Indonesia 20 RP
He pays for the problem.
Sweden has a problem of bombings and shootings disturbing the country, this will cost Sweden 25 RP
She pays for the problem.
Turkey has been launching drones to attack Azeri offensives, this is a 25 RP for Turkey.
She pays for the problem.
Ukraine has been struggling because of the COVID 19 this is a 45 RP problem for Ukraine. But the aid has to be from a foreign country.
He presents a request for aid asking for 45 RP.
Sweden and Nigeria each donates 15 RP to help prevent humanitarian disasters in the future. The rest of the 15 RP will come from the HRF.
USA #14
USA, Indonesia, Nigeria all presents resolutions to claim sovereignty to the islands. The USA is out in the first election. Nigeria and Indonesia are tied in the second vote. The president breaks the tie and votes for Indonesia. Indonesia gets the sovereignty of the islands and receives 60RP.
France #23
He chooses number 1 and pays 30 RP to protect the forests.
Sweden: #1 she chooses number 3. To ignore to problem. The problem is solved.
Indonesia: #5 The problem will pend till next week.
Protests in Nigeria over police brutality turned deadly this week as uniformed men opened fire on protesters in Lagos. Protests erupted earlier in the month over the SARS unit of the police force that had been found to be carrying out illegal detentions, searches, and tortures. Even though the unit has been disbanded, protests have continued for police reform in the country. The government has implemented a curfew but protests have continued and tensions are running high. This problem will cost Nigeria 25 RP.
A battery of problems hit France this past week. A teacher was beheaded by a Muslim migrant because he used cartoons of Mohammed in the classroom. Protests resulted en mass across the country leading to counter attacks on both sides both in France and around the world. Furthermore, COVID-19 is now surging in France again. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Macron announced the country would lock down again. Lockdowns are very damaging for the economy and people’s mental health. Further government support and stimulus will be needed to control the situation. This problem will cost France 50 RP.
Political unrest is striking Chile this month as violent clashes in the street take place amid protests and rallies in support of and against the vote to write a new constitution in the country. Voters approved the referendum to scrap their old constitution and write a newer, more democratic one, but the divisions in the country are deep and the task ahead is huge. This problem will cost Chile 20 RP.
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Turkey Friday creating massive damage and killing at least 18 people and injuring more than 600. Quakes are common in Turkey, but not of this magnitude. People will need help and support. This problem will cost Turkey 20 RP.
October 17th, 3rd Meeting
President: Term 3
Senate: Term 2
Algeria had a 25 RP problem, requested 25 RP, passed Algeria paid 10 RP and part of the rest of the 10 RP was paid by the USA and the last of the 5 RP paid by France.
Ukraine had a 25 RP problem, paid by himself.
South Korea had a 15 RP problem, requested 9 RP, passed and the 9 RP will come from the GWF, and the rest paid by herself.
France had a 22 RP problem, paid himself.
Chile with Event#17 since September 5th, chose 3, and presented a resolution (if the JN pays 80 RP to purchase a vaccine to solve all problems related to this problem in the future), the resolution is passed and the JN comes up with 80 RP out of the HRF and the rest from the GWF. But she still had a 25 RP problem, requested for 25 RP, and it was rejected, paid by herself.
Ukraine with Event#23, chose option 2, gets 1 AP.
Sweden with Event#8, chose option 2, so she paid 60 RP for 6 RP to each country, but because there is already a World Food and Water Program, half of the money is automatically paid, and she only needs to pay 30 RP. But countries then decided to give Sweden the water for free as a reward of keeping their environment clean for a long time.
Turkey with Event#17, automatically solved.
USA with Event#14, chose option 1, and the problem will be solved next week.
France with Event#23, choose next week.
Protests erupted in Indonesia this week over a new jobs law that cuts workers’ and the enviornment protections. Around the country, the strike has been largely peaceful, although protesters clashed with the police in some cities. It is estimated that about one million people joined the walkouts each day, though that figure could not be verified. Police clashed with protesters in the capital of Jakarta arresting 800. This problem will cost Indonesia 20 RP.
Police in Sweden are calling for an increase in resources to combat a rise in “mafia” crime from migrant groups. According to police there were 257 bombings in Sweden last year and hundreds of shootings. Once peaceful communities like Gothenburg are seeing steep rises in crime. This problem will cost Sweden 25 RP.
Turkey has pledged and committed military support to Azerbaijan in the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh. This conflict which has been ongoing for almost 30 years on and off is being used by President Erdogan to build up Turkey's influence in world politics. The country is now launching drone strikes that are spearheading Azeri offensives. Military conflict is expensive, especially drones. This problem will cost Turkey 25 RP.
As part of Europe’s current resurgence of COVID-19, Ukraine is struggling. After cases began to spike in late summer, an already under-staffed and under-funded healthcare system is in trouble. Officials in Ukraine held an emergency meeting about finding necessary supplies and doctors to handle the surge in patients. Resources are limited and no easy solution is on the horizon. To solve this problem, Ukraine must secure 45 RP in foreign health aid or risk a humanitarian disaster.
September 19th, 2nd Meeting
Chile has a 10 RP problem of a strike led by truckers
She pays
The problem is solved
Indonesia has a 15 RP problem of a massive medical waste polluting the Cisadane river
he presents a request for aid, requesting 15 RP
The problem is solved
The aid will come from:
HRF: 15RP
Mongolia has a 10 RP problem due to their economy.
he presents a request for aid, asking for 7 RP
The problem is solved
The aid will come from GWF: 7 RP
Nigeria has a 12 RP problem of a terrorist group who killed 70 eldery members of a remote community.
he pays
The problem is solved
Chile #17- tropical disease
It is unsolved.
Turkey # 15 Get 30 RP
Ukraine #23
Sweden #8
A combination of climate change and COVID problems have worked together to destroy Algeria’s wine industry. Usually a prosperous piece of the economy, soaring temperatures and inability to find labor or customers amid COVID lockdowns have made continuing on impossible for many in the viniculture industry in Algeria. This of course is just one example of how COVID has put its mark on the country. Algeria’s GDP has contracted 4% since January. This problem will cost Algeria 25 RP.
France, after being one of the worst hit countries in the spring, is having a resurgence of COVID-19 in the past week. New cases shot past 10,000 a day this week and doctors are warning that ICUs are nearing capacity. The country now has begun to implement increased, and economically damaging, lockdown policies to stave off another overwhelming wave of coronavirus. This problem will cost France 22 RP.
South Korea suffered the effects of Typhoon Haishen this past week. The storm caused major flooding, destroyed homes, caused widespread damage to the fishing industry, and left a swath of damage across urban areas it affected. This problem will cost South Korea 15 RP.
France, after being one of the worst hit countries in the spring, is having a resurgence of COVID-19 in the past week. New cases shot past 10,000 a day this week and doctors are warning that ICUs are nearing capacity. The country now has begun to implement increased, and economically damaging, lockdown policies to stave off another overwhelming wave of coronavirus. This problem will cost France 22 RP.
September 5th, 1st Meeting
First, we had presidential elections
Ambassador of Mongolia nominated himself, receiving 3 votes.
The Ambassador of Sweden was nominated, receiving 3 votes.
The Ambassador of the United States nominated himself, receiving 5 votes, and is the President of the JN.
President: Term 1
Then we had senate elections
The Ambassador of Turkey nominated herself, receiving 5 votes.
The Ambassador of Ukraine nominated himself, receiving 7 votes, and is a senator.
The Ambassador of Nigeria nominated himself, receiving 6 votes, and is a senator.
The Ambassador of Mongolia nominated himself, receiving 6 votes, and is a senator.
The Ambassador of Sweden nominated herself, receiving 5 votes.
Then we had historian elections
The Ambassador of Turkey and the Ambassador of Sweden are our historians.
The Ambassador of Chile with #17, now has a tropical disease to end with a vaccine. Result pending.
The Ambassador of Algeria with #15 gets 30 RP.
The Ambassador of South Korea with #7 gets 15 RP.
A strike by truckers in Chile is causing supply problems for not only Chile but also it’s main export partners like the US. As a result, important shipments have been stalled and may not make it to market causing damage to an already reeling economy. This problem will cost Chile 10 RP.
The Cisadane River in Indonesia has medical waste polluting its waters over the last few months. The pandemic has created a spike in medical waste, and when a major landfill’s wall collapsed in May due to a landslide the river has been flooded with harmful medical waste. The many thousands that depend on the river for water and washing and lead to further outbreak of the virus and other illnesses. This problem will cost Indonesia 15 RP.
While showing the world the gold standard for protecting its people from coronavirus, Mongolia is beginning to feel the effects of its efforts on the economy. Mongolia’s economy is driven by natural resource exports, especially to China. Much of those exports have been in sharp decline since the pandemic and debt levels have risen to 80% of GDP. This problem will cost Mongolia 10 RP.
Members of the terrorist group Boko Haram in Nigeria killed over 70 elderly members of a remote community. People are killed there everyday by the notorious group that has also committed crimes of kidnapping young girls and bombings. Along with food shortages and natural disasters, parts of Nigeria are getting very dangerous. This problem will cost Nigeria 12 RP.