US says Masood Azhar to be designated as a global terrorist by the UN

US says Masood Azhar to be designated as a global terrorist by the UN Global terrorist. FILE PIC: Reuters The US says Pakistan-based JeM boss Masood Azhar meets the criteria to be assigned as a worldwide fear based oppressor by the UN. State Department Deputy spokesperson Robert Palladino said China's Opposition to the move counters a mutual interest in achieving regional stability and peace. Palladino's remarks came on the eve of a crucial decision by the UNSC on listing Masood Azhar as a global terrorist.  Masood Azhar is global terrorist Talking to reporters at his daily news conference in Washington, he said US and India work closely together on counter terrorism efforts, and that includes at the United Nations. He noted that their views on the JeM and its founder are well known. The destiny of the proposition to assign Masood Azhar as a worldwide psychological militant will be known in under 24 hours when the due date to raise protests to the offer lapses. The proposal under the 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee of the UNSC was moved by France, UK and the US on 27th of February after JeM claimed responsibility for the Pulwama attack.  As indicated by the posting standards of the Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee, if no complaint is gotten before the finish of the no-protest time frame, the choice will be regarded embraced, which means that Azhar will become a UN-designated global terrorist. A UNSC designation will subject Masood Azhar to an assets freeze, travel ban and an arms embargo. The proposition was under the no-protest time frame and Committee individuals had a time of 10 working days to raise any complaints. The no-objection period deadline ends today. The Committee makes its decisions by consensus of its members. All eyes are on China, which has in the past blocked India's bids to get Masood Azhar listed as a UN-designated global terrorist.