UN Must Not Become a Shield for Terrorists: India
What Happened
India has urged the UN Security Council (UNSC) to ensure that terrorist listings and de-listings are based on evidence, not political considerations. Speaking at a UNSC debate, India's Charge d’Affaires Yojna Patel warned that Security Council membership must not be used to “legitimise terrorists” by blocking or reversing terror designations for political reasons. India also called for greater transparency in the UN sanctions process and renewed its demand for UNSC reforms.
Key Takeaways
India pushed for a more transparent UN terror sanctions process, warning that political considerations should not be allowed to block or reverse action against terrorists.