GatorMUN

GatorMUN is a High School Model UN Conference hosted annually at the University of Florida. This year's conference is January 21st-23th, 2022.

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Nicolas Fouquet, the Marquis de Belle-île (left) and Andrè Charles Boulle, the cabinet-maker for the Sun King (right), strategize a plan to pass the “Time to Colonize and Versaillify” directive, to potentially colonize North Africa in the Court of the Sun King. #GatorMUN #MUN

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Art Expos: The French Influence
Louis Boucherat diligently takes notes on what others are doing to expand Louis the Sun King’s influence. This delegate proposes an international art exposition that flaunts French culture. #GatorMUN #MUN

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Things aren’t always sunny in the Sun King’s Court! Louis XIV’s trusted advisers fraternize and take steps to intervene in new French territory and impose French culture on the colonists. #GatorMUN #MUN

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Time is of the essence: Russians seeking revenge after the Japanese surprise attack on their Navy are running out of time to develop a counter-strategy. #GatorMUN #MUN

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Japanese Emperor Announces Russian Plans of Attack: Japanese Emperor and fellow samurai announced that Russia has planned an attack on Japan which will occur in thirty minutes. Delegates must now scramble to plan what their next move will be.
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General Nogi Maresuke Commits Seppuku: General Nogi Maresuke was under great suspicion for supposedly committing treason against the Japanese Third Army. He was caught supplying Russian enemies with military weapons. The General was then forced to commit seppuku.
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Siberian Railroad Destroyed: Japan has demolished the Siberian Railroad, leaving Russia with little to no transportation. They are now left to find new methods for exporting and importing all goods.

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“Spy Kids”: A Class of Killer Kids
The Japanese need all the help they can get against the Russians--and who better to train to fight than their nations’ own children? The Minister of Education and Japanese Intelligence concoct a bold new strategy to fight the against Russia!

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Hedgehog Reaching for the Stars to Capture Poacher! Herbert the Hedgehog proposed directive “Cows on the Moon” to the OWCA this morning. If passed, the directive would establish a Moon Farm to lure notorious poacher Mitch out of hiding and into OWCA custody for interrogation.

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#GATORMUNXVI closing ceremonies are underway!

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I’m directing the @GatorMUN Press Corps again this year. Stay tuned for conference updates, and check out our blog:

https://t.co/5xL77FJMHN

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Wondering what’s happening at #GatorMUNXVI? Read all about it in The Gator Tribune.

https://t.co/kWuZDXdHei

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BREAKING NEWS: The Democratic Republic of Congo’s current president sent death threats to a journalist in search of ministers guilty of framing the Vice President. #GatorMUNXVI

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SAFETY ALERT🚨: PLEASE BE ADVISED PAPYRUS HAS BEEN SUMMONED AND IS ABDUCTING MIIs. PLEASE STAY INDOORS. #GATORMUNXVI

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BREAKING NEWS: After witnessing the weakening of Ray Quaza in the Subspace defense council, Bowser swoops in finishes Ray Quaza and steals his trophy. #GatorMUNXVI

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SHOULD YOSHI GO BACK ON TRIAL? #GatorMUNXVI

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A mysterious flash of light was seen in the middle of Times Square Friday evening. Though some reported it to be merely a camera flash for a movie, others called it a “Patronus”- a magical form of protection in wizardry. #GatorMUNXVI

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Proposed changes include:
-Allowing seven nations from different regions to be the “P7”
-Giving the GA Plenary to override any veto if 75% vote in favor
-No veto power during times of crises

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TO MERGE, OR NOT TO MERGE: After heated debate in the GA Plentary, the delegations of Japan, Nigeria, Algeria and Costa Rica and among others have decided permanent members are not fair representation in the Security Council. #GatorMUNXVI

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BIG CHANGE: The P5 members have been abolished. Delegates are now working on the details.

Still to be discussed: how this will affect the veto power. #GatorMUNXVI