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  • This house prefers a world in which postcolonial African states had prioritised achieving economic and land reparations (e.g.: active land redistribution, quotas, cash transfer programmes) over enshrining civil and political rights (e.g.: rights to protest, vote, free speech, form associations, etc.)

    21st BDC-JDC Pre-Worlds 2024 · Octofinals · 2024-10-24

  • This house, as Egypt, would accept the request

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    It’s 652 BCE. Assyria is the most powerful empire in the world, and is known for its harsh treatment of enemies and territorial expansion. It is currently ruled by Ashurbanipal, a scholar, who was chosen as heir over his older brother Shamash. As a conciliatory gesture, Shamash was appointed as king of Babylonia, a vassal state with a history of uprisings against Assyria. Shamash has declared he is the true king of Assyria and is leading a Babylonian revolt against Ashurbanipal. Egypt is an ancient, proud and wealthy kingdom with lots of agricultural land, and has just gained independence after a successful revolt against Assyria. Shamash asks Egpyt for assistance in his revolt.

    Bhaavarth Pre-WUDC fundraiser 2024 · Open Grand Finals · 2024-10-15

  • This house regrets the centrality of colonial determinism in third world academia

    Infoslide

    Determinism is the view where all events/situations at a given point in time are determined completely by previously existing causes. Colonial determinism refers to the notion that conditions within postcolonial countries are entirely determined by their colonial past.

    LUMS Asians 2024 · Semifinals · 2024-10-12

  • This house regrets the centrality of colonial determinism in third world academia

    Infoslide

    Determinism is the view where all events/situations at a given point in time are determined completely by previously existing causes. Colonial determinism refers to the notion that conditions within postcolonial countries are entirely determined by their colonial past.

    LUMS Asians 2024 · U-19 Finals · 2024-10-12

  • This house, as the AU, would aggressively intervene in coup situations in Africa

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    Since 2020, there has been a resurgence of military coups d'etats and unconstitutional changes in government across Africa. The African Union (AU) has come under criticism for its "passive" reaction to these events, i.e., diplomatic urges to return to constitutional/democratic rule and suspension of membership from the union. On the other hand, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been lauded for its more aggressive approach in response to West African coup incidents, i.e., sanctions and even attempts at direct military intervention.

    Pakistan Pre-ABP 2024 · Round 4 · 2024-09-27

  • THW break up FRELIMO

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    FRELIMO (Front for the Liberation of Mozambique) is the dominant political party in Mozambique. Founded in 1962, FRELIMO began as an anti-colonial movement dedicated to gaining independence from Portuguese rule. Following independence in 1975, FRELIMO established a single-party state, initially adopting a socialist model under the leadership of Samora Machel, Mozambique’s first president. Since independence, FRELIMO has been the ruling party, with its members holding the presidency continuously. Over the years, the party has overseen Mozambique’s transition to a market-based economy and multiparty democracy. FRELIMO retains significant support, due in part to its historical role in the independence movement and its continued influence in Mozambique’s institutions. In recent years, FRELIMO has faced growing competition from other political groups, particularly from the centre-right RENAMO (Mozambican National Resistance), with some opposition parties and civil society organizations alleging electoral manipulation and the undermining of democratic practices in the 2024 elections.

    Penn Pre-WUDC 2024 · Round 3 · 2024-09-24

  • This house believes that withdrawal from this deal is in the interest of Ethiopia

    Infoslide

    Somaliland is a de-facto self-governing territory, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991. The territory has not gained official recognition from any member states of the UN or any other international bodies. In January 2024, Ethiopia signed a deal with Somaliland giving Ethiopia access to the Red sea in exchange for official recognition of Somaliland by Ethiopia. The deal has sparked tensions between Ethiopia and its neighbours, Somalia and Egypt signed a military alliance in response to the move and the deal has been condemned by the African Union.

    Istanbul Open 3.0 · Round 4 · 2024-09-20

  • This house believes that the Sahel States should pivot away from the WAEMU

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    The Alliance of Sahel states comprises of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, who are currently members of the The West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) which uses the French backed West African CFA Franc. Currently these states have been taking actions to disassociate with France.

    Muntazar Asian Parliamentary Debate · Semifinals · 2024-09-07

  • This house would aggrssively integrate Traditional Medicine into National Health Care systems

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    Traditional medicine is recognized and regulated in South Africa through the Traditional Health Practitioners Act (2007) and the Traditional Health Practitioners Council of South Africa. The Department of Health's Traditional Medicine Strategy (2013) aims to integrate traditional medicine into the national healthcare system, with plans to include it in the National Health Insurance (NHI) Scheme by 2025. Some hospitals, like Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, have traditional medicine units. Limited medical schemes, such as Discovery Health, cover traditional medicine services.

    South African National Schools Debate Championships 2024 - Seniors · Plate Quater-Final · 2024-09-01

  • This house, as an average South African parent, supports the BELA Act

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    The BELA Act is a legislative proposal in South Africa, aiming to amend the South African Schools Act. The amendments include: school governing bodies requiring provincial government approval for language policies, provincial education departments may have greater control over school admission policies, more stringent regulation of homeschooling, requiring registration and compliance with specific curriculum standards, raising the age of compulsory education to Grade 9 or 15 years, whichever comes first. Parents who do not follow the compulsory education policy may be subject to criminal charges.

    South African National Schools Debate Championships 2024 - Seniors · Round 3 · 2024-09-01

  • This house supports floor crossing in South African politics

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    Floor crossing refers to a sytem in which members of parliament, members of provincial legislature and or local government councillors could switch political party allegiance or form a new party and keep their seats when they do so. Example includes Malema from the EFF switching to the ANC or John Steenhuisen to the MK Party

    South African National Schools Debate Championships 2024 - Seniors · Plate Final · 2024-09-01

  • This house believes that Ethiopia's recognition of Somaliland sovereignty has done more harm than good for the administration of Abiy Ahmed

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    Somaliland declared independence from Somalia's government in Mogadishu in 1991, and has since been fighting for international recognition as an independent state since then. In January 2024, Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Somaliland to gain port access, consequently making Ethiopia the first country in the world to recognize the sovereignty of Somaliland. As a result, tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia have been rising.

    National Asians High School Debate Championship 2024 · Round 6 · 2024-08-27

  • This house regrets the Democratic Alliance appealing to the UNHCR post the equality court ruling

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    Dubul' ibhulu, "Kill the Boer", is a South African struggle song that has been a contentious issue for some time. In August of 2022, the Equality Court ruled the song does not constitute hate speech. A week ago during a rally, Leader of the EFF, Julius Malema sang the chant. DA leader John Steenhuisen has announced that the party will file charges against EFF leader Julius Malema and the ANC with the United Nations Human Rights Council.

    Accra Open X · Partial Semi's · 2024-08-22

  • This house regrets the Mbokodo narrative

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    Mbokodo is a Nguni term for a rock. Over the course of history, the slogan "You strike a woman, you strike a rock" has been used to expressed the resilience and strength of woman, eventually leading to the coining of the term mbokodo as reference to woman. Alluding to woman being as solid as rocks.

    Accra Open X · Novice Semi Finals · 2024-08-22

  • This house as a young Ghanaian Athlete Would opt to not Compete For Ghana

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    For the purposes of this debate, a Ghanaian athlete is an athlete of Ghanaian decent or holds Ghanaian citizenship.

    Accra Open X · Round 1 · 2024-08-22