U.S hails UN inclusion of Masood Azhar in ISIL, al-Qaida sanctions list

WASHINGTON, U.S – The United States has hailed inclusion of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JEM) leader, Masood Azhar to the United Nations’ (UN) 1267 ISIL and al-Qaida Sanctions List.

According to the United States, JEM has been responsible for numerous terrorist attacks and is a serious threat to regional stability and peace in South Asia.

“JEM was designated by the United States as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) in 2001 and has been listed by the UN since 2001. The United States also designated Azhar as an SDGT in 2010. As JEM’s founder and leader, Azhar clearly met the criteria for designation by the UN. This listing requires all UN member states to implement an asset freeze, a travel ban, and an arms embargo against Azhar. We expect all countries to uphold these obligations”, US said in a statement by Morgal Ortagus, Department spokesman.

United Nations 1267 Sanctions Committee Designation of Masood Azhar

Morgan Ortagus 
Department Spokesperson

Washington, DC

May 1, 2019

The United States welcomes the addition of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JEM) leader Masood Azhar to the United Nations’ (UN) 1267 ISIL and al-Qaida Sanctions List. JEM has been responsible for numerous terrorist attacks and is a serious threat to regional stability and peace in South Asia.

JEM was designated by the United States as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) in 2001 and has been listed by the UN since 2001. The United States also designated Azhar as an SDGT in 2010.

As JEM’s founder and leader, Azhar clearly met the criteria for designation by the UN. This listing requires all UN member states to implement an asset freeze, a travel ban, and an arms embargo against Azhar. We expect all countries to uphold these obligations.

Today’s designation is an important step in promoting a peaceful and stable South Asia. In line with this vision, we appreciate Pakistani Prime Minister Khan’s stated commitment that Pakistan, for the sake of its own future, will not allow militant and terrorist groups to operate from its territory.

We recognize initial steps taken by the Government of Pakistan in this regard. We look forward to further and sustained actions from Pakistan as outlined in its National Action Plan, consistent with its international obligations.

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