Pakistan to freeze assets of Masood Azhar

04, May 2019

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  • Pakistan has issued an official order to freeze the assets of and impose a travel ban on Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar.

BACKGROUND:

  • This move comes after the United Nations declared him a “global terrorist” after China lifted its hold on a proposal by the U.S., the U.K. and France to blacklist him.
  • A veto-wielding permanent member of the UNSC, China was the sole hold-out in the 15-nation body on the bid to blacklist Azhar, blocking attempts by placing a “technical hold” and asking for “more time to examine” the proposal.
  • Pakistan-based Azhar is also banned from selling or purchasing arms and ammunition.
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