United Nations Security Council (UNSC)

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UNSC Namibian Independence

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The year is 1987. South West Africa People’s Organization forces are intensifying their fight for independence against South African occupation, drawing in foreign powers and escalating regional conflict. Namibia is fractured: its population is divided, its territory militarized, and its future uncertain. As guerrilla warfare grows and international pressure mounts, committee leaders address the ongoing war and strategies to end violence. Achieving peace requires more than military victory; it demands the construction of a legitimate, unified government. Delegates must negotiate ceasefires, balance foreign interests, design institutions, and establish a foundation for a sovereign, stable Namibia.

BACKGROUND GUIDE

Background Guide Coming Soon!

This is a double delegate commitee.

Staff

addysen wilson

Chair

Addysen is a second-year Political Science major from Colorado Springs, Colorado. She began competing in MUN in college and quickly found both her passion and her voice within the club, leading to her current role as one of the Head Delegates of UCSB Model United Nations. Her music taste ranges from Taylor Swift to Noah Kahan, depending on whether she’s preparing for committee or decompressing after it. After undergrad, Addysen hopes to pursue law school with the intention of going into medical law. Outside of Model UN, she is involved in Associated Students, Residential Housing Association and Chi Omega sorority. In her free time, she enjoys planning events, traveling, hiking, and hanging out with friends. She is super excited to meet you all and can’t wait to listen to the engaging debate on the topic of Namibia along with a few fun surprises (and maybe some light chaos) over the weekend.

Anish banala

Co-Chair

Anish Banala is a 3rd year Physics major from Santa Clarita, California. He discovered MUN midway through his sophomore year of college and fell in love with it, especially Crisis. It also helps that MUN is a good change of pace from all the physics stuff. After undergrad, he hopes to become an astrophysicist and get to look at cool stars all day. Outside of MUN, some of his hobbies include working out, hiking, playing the guitar, and an unhealthy obsession with Pokémon. He’s very excited for SBI and hopes you guys bring all kinds of wacky hijinks to committee.

Annabell guinan

Crisis Director

Annabell Guinan is a 2nd year Global Studies and Political Science major from Mendocino, California. After undergrad, Annabell plans on attending law school, specializing in international policy. She competed in MUN all four years of high school and joined UCSB MUN in the fall quarter of her freshman year. Through MUN she has been able to branch out in leadership roles as she serves as one of the current Head Delegates for UCSB MUN. She has tried out every type of committee but has a soft spot for crisis. When Annabell is not competing with MUN, she is an active member of the UCSB rowing team, Chair of UCSB’s AS election board, eating olives on the beach, or backpacking in Yosemite! She can’t wait to meet everyone and is excited to delve into the interesting topic of Namibia and see where this committee will lead!