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India raised concerns about State-sponsored Terrorism in UNSC

Posted 22 Jul 2024

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Indian representative, while speaking on ‘Cooperation between the UN and the Regional and Sub-Regional Organisations in Maintenance of International Peace and Security’, raised concerns over certain countries using terrorism as an instrument of state policy.

  • State-sponsored terrorism is a term used when a terrorist group receives support from a state. This support could be in the form of funding, training, supply of weapons, providing shelter within its borders, etc.

Why countries use State Sponsored Terrorism?

  • Geopolitical rivalry between states:  E.g., During Cold War era, the US and Soviet Union sponsored militant groups opposed to each other's interests.
  • Territorial grievances: E.g., Pakistan’s sponsoring of terrorist groups such as Hizbul Mujahideen, Lashkar-e-Taiba, etc.
  • Ethnic & Religious Support: E.g., Iran bolstered terrorist groups operating in Syria, including Hezbollah (Shiite Muslim militant group based in Lebanon).

Implications of using terrorism as an instrument of State Policy

  • Lack of consensus and unified global response: e.g., Lack of consensus among UN Member States on the proposed Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism, etc.
  • Threat to regional and global security: Due to proliferation of nuclear technology and other weapon of mass destruction to terrorist sponsor states.
  • Others: Religious radicalization, political instability, etc.

Steps taken to counter State-sponsored terrorism

Global

  • Financial Action Task Force: Global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog
  • UNSC Resolution 1267: Global list that establishes Sanctions on individuals and groups associated with terrorist organizations.
  • UN Counter-Terrorism Centre: Promotes international cooperation in the fight against terrorism and supports Member States in implementing the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.

National

  • FIU-IND: Set up by India, responsible for processing and disseminating information relating to suspect financial transactions.
  • Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005
  • Tags :
  • FATF
  • FIU-IND
  • State-sponsored Terrorism
  • UNSC Resolution 1267
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