India to be given key UNSC role in fight against terrorism

[Yeti]

Washington: India, which has joined the UN Security Council after a of gap of 19 years, is most likely to be given a key responsibility by this powerful 15-membered body in fight against terrorism; thus acknowledging New Delhi's prominent role in the global war against terror.

Diplomatic sources privy to the discussions at the United Nations headquarters in New York told PTI talks are in advance stage to request India to head one of its two key counter-terrorism committees.

Ahead of its joining the Security Council on January 1, in its informal consultations with its other key members, India had made its intentions clear that it wants to make the fight against terrorism a priority area during its two-year term as the non-permanent member of the council.

Almost all the members of the UN Security Council, especially its five permanent members, believe that not only just being a victim of terrorism; but also as a country which has successfully and patiently tackled the menace of terrorism for the past several decades, be it the one in Punjab in the 80s, or the one in Kashmir, and the those coming from across the border and reflected in terrorists attacks like that on the Parliament or 26/11, New Delhi is best positioned to lead the counter terrorism initiatives for the next two years.

The Security Council currently has two key committees related to its fight against terrorism. On October 15, 1999, the UN Security Council via its resolution number 1267 had established the "Al-Qaida and Taliban Sanctions Committee" which is the form to slap sanctions on terrorist outfits and its leaders; that is implemented by its member States.

Post 26/11, several Lashkar-e-Taiba leaders and its frontal organisations have been added to the list at the request of India.

"We would naturally want to take a very keen interest in the 1267 committee, which deals with listing of entities like Al-Qaida and Taliban and there are entities of interest to us, which we would want to be pursued through the 1267 committee," Indian Ambassador to the UN Hardeep Singh Puri told PTI.

There is currently one seat vacant in this committee; which has been vacated by Austria. Guided by Security Council resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005), the Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee works to bolster the ability of United Nations member states to prevent terrorist acts both within their borders and across regions.

It was established in the wake of the 11 September terrorist attacks in the United States.

The two-year term of this Committees chairman Ertugrul Apakan, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Turkey, expired on December 31, 2010.

Informed sources familiar with the discussions said India could be offered this chairmanship. The final decision in this regard is expected to be announced on Tuesday, when the Security Council meets for the first time this year.

Resolution 1373, adopted unanimously on 28 September 2001, calls upon member states to implement a number of measures intended to enhance their legal and institutional ability to counter terrorist activities, including taking steps to criminalize the financing of terrorism, freeze without delay any funds related to persons involved in acts of terrorism, deny all forms of financial support for terrorist groups, and suppress the provision of safe haven, sustenance or support for terrorists.

It also urges member states to share information with other governments on any groups practicing or planning terrorist acts, cooperate with other governments in the investigation, detection, arrest, extradition and prosecution of those involved in such acts; and criminalises active and passive assistance for terrorism in domestic law and brings violators to justice.

India to be given key UNSC role in fight against terrorism

 

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[SpArK]

India to head UNSC fight against terror​

New Delhi: India has begun her two-year-stint as non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. In addition, India has been given the responsibility of heading the Security Council committee 1373 that deals with counter-terrorism.

The1373 committee was formed in the wake of the September 11 attacks in the US and enforces a number of global measures to tackle terrorism.

Speaking to NDTV, Ambassador Hardeep Singh Puri, Permanent Representative to the UN, said, "I can confirm that as of 1500 hours in New York this afternoon the silent procedure was completed and India was elected to chair the 1373 counter-terrorism committee. The Security Council will formally approve this in a few hours."




Here's an excerpt from the interview:

NDTV: Terrorism is a global scourge. It affects all countries today. From the US, to the UK, and as we have seen recently, Egypt. So as chair of this counter terror committee can we expect to see tougher action against terror groups, most of whom emanate from Pakistan?

Ambassador Puri: Certainly whatever efforts I am able to make as chair of that committee, we will do our best to reinvigorate the efforts of the UN's 1373 committee worldwide, which includes our part of the world. We will do whatever we can to pursue the provisions of the 1373 resolution and add new dynamism and vigor to the work of the committee

NDTV: But even senior US authorities have called Pakistan the epicenter of terror. Surely no UN committee on counter terror can be taken seriously unless it cracks down on Pakistan.

Ambassador Puri: I cannot get involved in a discussion on what the epicenter is etc. We will deal with the facts of the case in the 1373 resolution. It deals with the financing of terror and other such issues. The focus will have to be terrorism worldwide including in our part of the world.


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[Yeti]

Great news our voice is finally being heard i can feel the UN chair is not far away

 

[Tin Man]

Why india of all the places?. How much "terrorism" have they been able to actually "suppress"? The inexperience of the indian establishment in counter terrorism is quite evident seeing as it

1. Failed to avert 26/11
2. Still struggling to crush the separatist rebels
3. Failure to effectively put an end to the Hindu Extremism.
4. Failed to avert the Parliament Incident. (Which, in my opinion is the biggest embarrassment of all)
5. Failed to Stop the armed insurgency in Kashmir.
6. Failed to stop the CPI-ML, Peoples war and MCC from attacking policemen and politicians.
7. Varanasi

Now, these are simply few of the incidents the indian establishment has failed to avert. Instead of resorting to flame wars and personal attacks explain how india is eligible to head the "counter terrorism" wing. Don't even bother mentioning pakistan because apparently its a "failed state" according to most of you.

 

[SpArK]

Why india of all the places?. How much "terrorism" have they been able to actually "suppress"? The inexperience of the indian establishment in counter terrorism is quite evident seeing as it

1. Failed to avert 26/11
2. Still struggling to crush the separatist rebels
3. Failure to effectively put an end to the Hindu Extremism.
4. Failed to avert the Parliament Incident. (Which, in my opinion is the biggest embarrassment of all)
5. Failed to Stop the armed insurgency in Kashmir.
6. Failed to stop the CPI-ML, Peoples war and MCC from attacking policemen and politicians.
7. Varanasi

Now, these are simply few of the incidents the indian establishment has failed to avert. Instead of resorting to flame wars and personal attacks explain how india is eligible to head the "counter terrorism" wing. Don't even bother mentioning pakistan because apparently its a "failed state" according to most of you.

The points you have pointed out has got nothing to do with chairing the organisation.. its not based on how much you have countered the terrorism.

 

[Tin Man]

The points you have pointed out has got nothing to do with Charing the organisation.. its not based on how much you have countered the terrorism.

What is it based on then? I hope you see the irony in this as much as i do.

 

[Yeti]

Why india of all the places?. How much "terrorism" have they been able to actually "suppress"? The inexperience of the indian establishment in counter terrorism is quite evident seeing as it

1. Failed to avert 26/11
2. Still struggling to crush the separatist rebels
3. Failure to effectively put an end to the Hindu Extremism.
4. Failed to avert the Parliament Incident. (Which, in my opinion is the biggest embarrassment of all)
5. Failed to Stop the armed insurgency in Kashmir.
6. Failed to stop the CPI-ML, Peoples war and MCC from attacking policemen and politicians.
7. Varanasi

Now, these are simply few of the incidents the indian establishment has failed to avert. Instead of resorting to flame wars and personal attacks explain how india is eligible to head the "counter terrorism" wing. Don't even bother mentioning pakistan because apparently its a "failed state" according to most of you.

Shame you do not mention the many people we have caught for terrorist acts as for 26/11 there was a recent scare in Germany on the same lines as the Mumbai attack or you forgot the attacks in western hubs like Madrid, London and New York.

As for your point on Kashmir this tells me you have no clue as militant activity has seen a sharp decline in the last decade and ask General Musharraf how easy it is to cross the LOC in Kashmir with the difficult terrain.


My last point do not worry about India try to solve the problems in Germany like the far right Nazi gangs roaming around they a bigger threat to world security than hindu extremist will ever be.

 

[SpArK]

What is it based on then? I hope you see the irony in this as much as i do.

You are talking as if the the entire establishment for the security of the nation will be shifted to UN to deal with terrorism or will be responsible for UN missions as we are chairing it..

 

[Brotherhood]

Congratulation to Indians for this UNSC role, btw, whats the practical power or authority was given for this role? can it act on its own without the approval of P5 of UNSC?

 

[SpArK]

Congratulation to Indians for this UNSC role, btw, whats the practical power or authority was given for this role? can it act on its own without the approval of P5 of UNSC?

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UN Counter-Terrorism Committee

 

[Yeti]

Congratulation to Indians for this UNSC role, btw, whats the practical power or authority was given for this role? can it act on its own without the approval of P5 of UNSC?

India is now part of the UNSC but you guys ie the P5 have the veto being perm members.

We would naturally want to take a very keen interest in the 1267 committee, which deals with listing of entities like Al-Qaida and Taliban and there are entities of interest to us, which we would want to be pursued through the 1267 committee," Indian Ambassador to the UN Hardeep Singh Puri told PTI.


India will have a greater voice in combating terror with this chair.

 

[Hindutvadi]

Why india of all the places?. How much "terrorism" have they been able to actually "suppress"? The inexperience of the indian establishment in counter terrorism is quite evident seeing as it

1. Failed to avert 26/11

US failed to avert 9/11...does this mean US is also not eligible?

2. Still struggling to crush the separatist rebels

We are crushing separatist rebels daily and in due course of time,you'll hear good news.

3. Failure to effectively put an end to the Hindu Extremism.

When was the last time a "Hindu extremist" caused slightest of anti national activity in other country?

4. Failed to avert the Parliament Incident. (Which, in my opinion is the biggest embarrassment of all)

Last time i checked,parliament attack was a failure for terrorists. They didnot even manage to inflict a scar on our politicians and kudos to our security forces for averting it!
Infact,this must be one of the plus points

5. Failed to Stop the armed insurgency in Kashmir.

Absolutely nobody on the international fora gives a sh!t to kashmir issue. MMS has told that kashmir is an integral part of India

6. Failed to stop the CPI-ML, Peoples war and MCC from attacking policemen and politicians.

This is a democracy and even maoists have a say in that.

7. Varanasi

Yes..Varanasi is a pilgrim center. So what?

 

[Gene]

Why india of all the places?. How much "terrorism" have they been able to actually "suppress"? The inexperience of the indian establishment in counter terrorism is quite evident seeing as it

1. Failed to avert 26/11
2. Still struggling to crush the separatist rebels
3. Failure to effectively put an end to the Hindu Extremism.
4. Failed to avert the Parliament Incident. (Which, in my opinion is the biggest embarrassment of all)
5. Failed to Stop the armed insurgency in Kashmir.
6. Failed to stop the CPI-ML, Peoples war and MCC from attacking policemen and politicians.
7. Varanasi

Now, these are simply few of the incidents the indian establishment has failed to avert. Instead of resorting to flame wars and personal attacks explain how india is eligible to head the "counter terrorism" wing. Don't even bother mentioning pakistan because apparently its a "failed state" according to most of you.

1.can US averted 9/11 world trade centre attack??
2.can US averted Oklahoma city bombing in 1995??
3.can US averted 1993 attack on WTO???
4.can US averted it's embassy attack in kenya???

Now tell me why US should remain as the Permanent member of UNSC???

becoming the head of the anti terrorism dept. doesn't required that the country had to be cleared or foiled every terrorism moves.....& no country in the world can fully immune itself to terrorism..

 

[Lala_Peace]

Congratulation to Indians for this UNSC role, btw, whats the practical power or authority was given for this role? can it act on its own without the approval of P5 of UNSC?

The UN allows any country to take appropriate steps against force which has committed an act of physical threat to that country. One does not need P5's consent to chart appropriate path suitable to its interest.