Topic 1:  Drug Trafficking in Tunisia

Drug trafficking is a global illegal industry that involves the production, distribution, and sale of drugs that are prohibited by law. Tunisia drug offenses accounted for 28% of all inmates in state prisons. The law states that anyone found guilty of using or possessing a prohibited drug, including cannabis, faces a minimum required punishment of one year in jail. Meanwhile, repeat offenders must serve a minimum of five years in jail, according to the legislation.

As of December 2015, 7,451 individuals—7,306 males and 145 women—were facing drug-related charges in Tunisia's prisons. Drug trafficking is a significant problem that has negatively impacted Tunisia. It has caused rising crime rates, fueling drug addiction, and jeopardizing Tunisia's national security. Furthermore, it endangers people's health as well as the well-being of entire communities as it causes social unrest and political instability. The illegal drug trade continues to occur, fueled by government and law enforcement agency corruption. To address this issue law enforcement must remain committed to their legislation and end drug trafficking to create a safer country for all.

The Tunisian government is making great efforts to eliminate trafficking, even though they may fall short of the necessary standards. Compared to the previous reporting period, the government's initiatives were generally greater, which is why they kept Tunisia in Tier 2. (Tier 2 refers to nations and regions whose governments, although they may not yet completely meet the requirements of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, however, they are making a major effort to do so.) Additionally, the government intensified its probes and brought charges against suspected traffickers.

Topic 2: Combating Crime in Myanmar

Crime is a significant challenge in Myanmar, with issues ranging from drug trafficking to corruption, human trafficking, and street crime. Crime control in is affected by several issues, such as inadequate resources for law enforcement, corruption in the legal system, and socioeconomic conditions that encourage criminal activity. The military coup that occurred in February 2021, which sparked huge protests, civil unrest, and a rise in the deployment of security personnel, made the situation even worse. Due to reports of inhumane arrests, violence against protestors, and disruptions of law and order, these events had a major effect on the nation's overall security and criminal justice system.

Due to its geographic location, the nation is also susceptible to international crimes such as human and drug trafficking. Thailand, China, and India are bordering Myanmar which is causing illegal border crossing, drug trafficking, and other criminal activities that are threatening their national security.