World’s Double-Speak On Terrorists – OpEd
Terrorism is the most direct asymmetric threat to the security to international stability and prosperity. A persistent global issue that knows no border, nationality or religion, terrorism is a challenge that the international community must tackle together but are we tackling together? The Answer:
The quote “One man’s Terrorist is another man’s Freedom Fighter” is a thought-provoking statement that highlights the subjective nature of labelling individuals or groups involved in conflicts. It suggests that the perception of a person’s actions depends on one’s perspective and the context in which they are viewed and that is how some of the countries are reacting finally in their interests that matter.
The purpose of the USA PATRIOT Act is to deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world, to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools. President Biden after the Hamas attack; “You know, history has taught us that when terrorists don’t pay a price for their terror, they cause more chaos and death and more destruction. They keep going, and the cost and the threats to America and to the world keep rising.”
China Blocking blacklisting of terrorists a doublespeak. In June 2023 this year China blocked a proposal by India and the US to designate under the 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council to designate Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Sajid Mir, wanted for his involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks, as a global terrorist. Beijing has repeatedly placed holds and blocks on bids by India and its allies to list Pakistan-based terrorists.
On terrorism, China has domestically launched an unprecedented crackdown on religious freedom in its Muslim-dominated Xinjiang region and restricted human rights in the name of........
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