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UN Security Council (UNSC)
Why is it in news?
- The UN Security Council, led by France, UK and the U.S., has rejected attempts by Pakistan to designate Indians as terrorists under its 1267 Committee for Counterterrorism Sanctions.
About UNSC:
- The UNSC is one of the six main organs of United Nations.
- Its primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, which may meet whenever peace is threatened.
- All members of the United Nations agree to accept and carry out the decisions of the Security Council.
- While other organs of the United Nations make recommendations to member states, only the Security Council has the power to make decisions that member states are then obligated to implement under the Charter.
1267 Committee:
- All the 15 members of UNSC are its members and chaired by non-permanent member.
- It mandate is to look after implementation of sanctions against designated terrorist.