Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism?

1) This treaty has been proposed by India in UN in the last decade.
2) The negotiations of the Comprehensive Terrorism Convention are deadlocked because of differences over the definition of terrorism.
- Published on 20 Sep 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 2
 
  • The Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism is a proposed treaty which intends to criminalize all forms of international terrorism and deny terrorists, their financiers and supporters access to funds, arms, and safe havens.
  • It was proposed by India in 1996.
  • Currently, the negotiations of the Comprehensive Terrorism Convention are deadlocked because of differences over the definition of terrorism.
  • The issue was once again pushed by the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi in his address at the 69th Session of the UN General Assembly held on September 27, 2014.
  • After July 1, 2016 Dhaka attack, India pushed for the implementation of UN convention on international terrorism.

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