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France slaps sanctions on JeM chief Azhar
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- France has decided to sanction Masood Azhar at the national level by freezing his assets in application of the Monetary and Financial Code.
- A joint decree of the Ministries of the Interior, and Economy and Finance was published in the Official Gazette.
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- Aim of the move: It is understood that the move was aimed at bringing a national ban on Masood Azhar as this is necessary for barring him and his associates from accessing any EU territory and facilities.
- India’s response:(1) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj called the decision a sign of “worldwide support” for India’s fight against terrorism.(2) India has been demanding tough verifiable action against the terror groups and individuals like Azhar.
- France support to India against terrorism:(1) The statement reiterated French support to India’s fight against terrorism.(2) France had extended support to India’s international campaign to ban Masood Azhar, who threatens global peace and safety.(3) It also said that it will raise this issue with our European partners with a view to including Masood Azhar on the European Union list of persons, groups and entities involved in terrorist acts, based on this decree.(4) Paris took the step to sanction Azhar as a prelude to raise the case of banning him at the EU level.
- How will this action impact on this issue: The action is expected to put more pressure on Pakistan to act against the terror groups based in its territory.
Source
The Hindu