India's Submissions on The Resistance Front (TRF) and Challenges at the UN Security Council
India has faced challenges in gaining recognition for its submissions about The Resistance Front (TRF) at the UN Security Council due to opposition from China. The 1267 Monitoring Team, led by Chinese diplomat Chungjie Li, has omitted TRF in its reports, while accommodating Pakistan's mentions of other groups.
Role of the 1267 UNSC Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee
- The Monitoring Team (MT) is responsible for monitoring sanctions on proscribed entities and reporting developments every six months.
- Regional leads, like Chungjie Li for South and Central Asia, compile information from countries for these reports.
India's Submissions Timeline
- December 2023: India reported new terror offshoots of LeT and JeM, including TRF and PAFF, highlighting recruitment and training activities.
- May 2024: TRF was proscribed under India's Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, citing threats on social media and attack claims.
- December 2024: Detailed attacks attributed to TRF, including on security personnel and infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir. Submissions on PAFF linked it to JeM.
China's Influence and Pakistan's Role
- The MT reports mention groups like the Balochistan Liberation Army and Majeed Brigade, aligned with Pakistan's requests, rather than TRF.
- China has blocked India's efforts to sanction individuals linked to LeT and JeM, such as Abdul Rauf Asghar, Sajid Mir, Shahid Mehmood, and Talha Saeed.
- Pakistan is pursuing membership in the 1267 committee, potentially increasing its influence.
Significance for India
- The lack of acknowledgment for TRF in international reports demonstrates geopolitical challenges, impacting India's security and diplomatic efforts.
- India continues to engage with the MT and plans further submissions regarding TRF and other terrorist activities.
