UN Security Council Report on The Resistance Front (TRF)
The recent UN Security Council report named The Resistance Front (TRF) for its alleged role in the Pahalgam terror attack, marking a diplomatic achievement for India's stance on cross-border terrorism.
Key Highlights from the Report
- The TRF claimed responsibility twice for the April 22 attack in Jammu and Kashmir, as noted by the UN Security Council's sanctions monitoring team.
- The group published a photograph of the attack site, asserting accountability on the same day, but retracted their claim on April 26.
- No further communication from TRF or other groups followed the retraction.
Diplomatic and Regional Implications
- A member state suggested the attack could not have occurred without Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) support, hinting at a relationship between LeT and TRF.
- Another state equated TRF with LeT, whereas a different member state declared LeT as defunct.
International Reactions
- The US designated TRF as a 'foreign terrorist organization' and a 'specially designated global terrorist' earlier this month.
- The UNSC issued a statement calling for accountability for the attackers but did not name TRF due to Pakistan's opposition.
- The mention of TRF in the UNSC report was seen as exposing Pakistan's "lies and deceitful narrative," according to a foreign affairs expert.
Significance of the Report
- This is the first mention of Pakistan-based terror groups in a UNSC report since 2019, highlighting a significant diplomatic victory for India.
- The UNSC 1267 Sanctions Committee's decisions, including Monitoring Team reports, are adopted by consensus, reflecting the global perspective on this issue.
