India Criticises UNSC for Using Sanctions Regime to Legitimise Terrorists
· World · The Hindu, Times of India
India has formally challenged the United Nations Security Council over the opaque functioning of its sanctions committees, particularly the 1267 Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee. Ambassador Yojna Patel, Chargé d’Affaires at India’s Permanent Mission to the UN, stated that membership in the 15-nation body must not be used to legitimise terrorists or blacklist entities based on narrow political considerations. During an open debate on working methods on August 19, 2026, India demanded greater transparency and objectivity in the listing and de-listing process. New Delhi has previously labelled the use of technical holds on such proposals as a "disguised veto." The Indian delegation asserted that the Council should not serve as a platform for pursuing narrow interests without supporting documentation.
Why it matters
This move highlights India's ongoing diplomatic push to reform UN sanctions processes, which directly impacts the ability to hold terror entities accountable for attacks like the Red Fort incident.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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