Banned TTP poses serious threat to Pakistan security: UNSC panel

The United Nations Security Council’s Daesh and Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee has warned that the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) poses a serious and growing threat to the region, with the group carrying out multiple high-profile attacks in Pakistan from Afghan territory.

Denmark’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Sandra Jensen Landi, presented a report to the Security Council, stating that the TTP, comprising roughly 6,000 fighters, remains a major regional danger, benefiting from both logistical and significant support from the “de facto” Afghan authorities.

• The TTP has carried out multiple high-profile attacks in Pakistan from Afghan territory, resulting in mass casualties.
• The group enjoys logistical and significant support from the “de facto” Afghan authorities.
• Pakistan has rendered invaluable sacrifices in its efforts to eradicate terrorism, with over 80,000 casualties and billions of dollars in economic losses.
• The 1267 Committee’s sanctions regime must “reflect ground realities”, and listing and delisting issues must be dealt with “in a fair, transparent and judicious manner and without political considerations”.

UNSC’s ISIL, Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee Report

The report presented by Sandra Jensen Landi highlighted the growing threat posed by the TTP, with the group receiving both logistical and substantial support from the “de facto” authorities in Afghanistan.

The report also noted that the threat posed by terrorism continues to evolve, especially in Africa, as malign actors exploit new technologies to pursue dangerous ends.

Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Usman Jadoon

“Our valiant security forces and law enforcement agencies continue to counter the terrorism threat emanating from Afghanistan where entities like ISIL-K, TTP and its affiliates, BLA (Balochistan Liberation Army) and its Majeed Brigade are thriving under the patronage of their hosts and backed by our principle adversary and net destabiliser in the region,” said Usman Jadoon.

Islamabad-Kabul Tensions and Regional Security

The tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated, with the Taliban forces and India-backed TTP carrying out attacks in the region.

For more information on this developing story, visit Watan News for the latest updates and analysis.