Why is Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism blocked since 1996?

Q.  Which of the following is/are reason/s for blocking the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT)?

1) Definition of terrorism
2) International humanitarian laws ignored
3) Will be used to target Pakistan
- Published on 20 Sep 16

a. 2, 3
b. 1, 3
c. 1, 2
d. All of the above

ANSWER: All of the above
 
Many groups opposed the CCIT with the following concerns -
  • US and its Allies - Concerns over definition of terrorism, including acts of US Soldiers in international interventions without UN mandate.
  • Latin American Countries - Concerns over International humanitarian laws and Human Rights being ignored.
  • Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) - Concerns that convention will be used to target Pakistan, and restrict rights of self-determination of groups in Palestine, Kashmir, etc.

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