CSE Question Main 2024
Terrorism has become a significant threat to global peace and security. Evaluate the effectiveness of the United Nations Security Council’s Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC) and its associated bodies in addressing and mitigating this threat at the International Level.
Introduction:
The UN Counter Terrorism Committee – CTC was established by Security Council resolution 1373 after the September 11th attacks.
It consists of all fifteen members of the Security Council and is responsible for ensuring that all States follow the resolution. The Committee also works to increase the capacity of States to fight terrorism.
According to Resolution 1373, States must
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- deny all forms of financial support for terrorist groups.
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- prevent the terrorists from acquiring safe havens or subsistence.
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- cooperate with governments in the apprehension of terrorists.
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- create domestic laws that criminalize terrorism.
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- participate in the relevant anti-terrorism conventions.
All States that comply with the CTC are obliged to report to the Committee about their implementation of the resolution.
Source: PIB, Wikipedia, The Times of India, The Hindu, The Indian Express, United Nations, UPSC