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ABC News Australia @abcnews-downmunder.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Closing out the ceremony in style! The mariachi band has a special thank you for our Welfare Officer. A huge thank you also to all the Co-Secretary Generals, Committee Chairs and everyone who helped make the conference happen!!!

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ABC News Australia @abcnews-downmunder.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

America disappointed by refusal from the UNESCO Committee to consider civil right sites to be included in the UNESCO world heritage list. #UNESCO #CulturalHeritage

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ABC News Australia @abcnews-downmunder.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

ASEAN delegates from Thailand and Cambodia have reached agreement and are positive that general consensus is imminent regarding a criminal database to promote information sharing to combat human trafficking. #ASEAN #diplomacy #progress

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ABC News Australia @abcnews-downmunder.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

❗LEAKED QUOTE ❗ Delegate for Timor Leste was heard stating "Myanmar is so okay with being trampled on they don't care about their sovereignty" When asked to comment on his statement, the delegate replied that delegates may say whet they believe is best for their country. #ASEAN #diplomatictensions

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ABC News Australia @abcnews-downmunder.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

ASEAN Delegate for Australia has told ABC News she is "very optimistic" the Committee will reach an agreement that balances international cooperation with mitigating risks. #ASEAN #diplomacy #IHRL

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ABC News Australia @abcnews-downmunder.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

"State sovereignty is a myth" Tensions rise in the UNSC as the Delegate for the USA insists the only effective solution to address armed conflict groups in the Sahel is military intervention, refusing to facilitate socio-economic development.

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ABC News Australia @abcnews-downmunder.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

❗❗ Corruption in the UNSC❗❗ UNSC Chair subjects all the delegates to the day's creative punishment despite admitting that he is aware not all delegates deserve it. He admits "I just want to make everyone do the punishment." #UNSC #corruption #accountability #neutrality

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ABC News Australia @abcnews-downmunder.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Down MUN'der day 2 is underway. Delegates have returned with the aim of consolidating and finalising agreements. Your ABC News correspondent is on the ground and will be keeping you updated. #DownMUNder2026 #Australia #FreePress

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ABC News Australia @abcnews-downmunder.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Australia taking a leading role in international diplomacy! Australia works with ASEAN nations on multilateral solutions to combatting human trafficking. #Australia #leadership #ASEAN #IHRL

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ABC News Australia @abcnews-downmunder.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Progress seen in ASEAN Committee! Diplomacy is proving effective as delegates progress towards agreement on the development of a criminal database. Discussions are ongoing regarding how to mitigate risks. #ASEAN #Australia #Diplomacy

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ABC News Australia @abcnews-downmunder.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

What's more expensive than war? "The money spent by the US alone in their conflict with Iran would be enough to fund the UN for 20 years" - Surya Deva We've all felt the increased cost to living over periods of conflict. How can governments be held accountable for their spending? #Auspol #CostofWar

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ABC News Australia @abcnews-downmunder.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Delegates and press alike has the opportunity to hear from Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development Surya Deva. Focus was on the question how can we address underlying socio-economic causes of conflict? #HumanRights #Development #Peace

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ABC News Australia @abcnews-downmunder.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Delegate for Colombia calls for proposed solutions to focus on the interests of the most affected regions.

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ABC News Australia @abcnews-downmunder.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Delegate of Somalia deviated from the topic of discussion to express concerns regarding Israel's military presence within Somalia's borders. She raised the question of where we draw the line for military intervention. #UNSC #Diplomacy #security

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ABC News Australia @abcnews-downmunder.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I had the opportunity to ask the Delegate for USA to comment on the decision to withdraw from UNESCO in December this year. She stated that the USA is still committed to cultural heritage protection independently of UNESCO. #USA #UNESCOWithdrawal #CulturalHeritage

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ABC News Australia @abcnews-downmunder.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Delegate for PRC firmly denies allegations of human rights abuses. She affirms China is not sending at-risk youth to detention centres but to education and training facilities to help reintegrate them into the community. #UNESCO #IHRL

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ABC News Australia @abcnews-downmunder.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Delegate of China proposed a hybrid solution combining a military initiative with socio-economic focus. Despite concerns from Denmark about the effectiveness of military intervention when it has failed previously, China appears confident co-operation will prove effective. #Diplomacy #Debate #UNSC

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ABC News Australia @abcnews-downmunder.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

UNSC Delegate for USA took a strong, controversial stance proposing targeted military strikes against suspected terrorists. He also criticised France's military efforts.

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ABC News Australia @abcnews-downmunder.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Delegates representing all corners of the world arrived at WSU this morning to address pressing questions of international concern at Down MUN'der 2026. The conference kicked off with a successful opening ceremony and ABCNews Australia will be keeping you updated throughout. #DownMUNder #Australia

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