UK: Taliban bomb maker found guilty of plotting to kill police, MPs
Kabul, Jun 27 (IBNS): A former Taliban bomb maker, who has been taken into custody for scheming to kill the police and MPs in the United Kingdom, has been found guilty by a jury at the Old Bailey, according to The Guardian report.
New York, June 27 (IBNS): While there is no “one-size-fits-all” solution to address the challenges posed by terrorism worldwide, international cooperation is key to counter the scourge, the President of the United Nations General Assembly said on Tuesday, as the body adopted a review of the UN’s global counter-terrorism strategy.
Afghanistan: Suicide blast in Jalalabad city kills 18
Jalalabad, June 17 (IBNS): At least 18 people were killed in a suicide bombing in Jalalabad city of Afghanistan on Sunday, media reports said.
France: New terrorism laws may undercut human rights and freedoms, says UN expert
New York, May 26 (IBNS): While commending efforts by the French government to combat terrorism, a United Nations rights expert has raised concerns about the effect recent counter-terrorism laws are having on fundamental human rights there, including freedom of movement, religion and association.
Syrian terrorists relocating to Afghanistan, says Russian Defence Minister
Moscow/Kabul, May 23 (IBNS): Sounding alert, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has reportedly said that militants from Syria are relocating to Afghanistan.
US President Donald Trump urges other nations to change thought process on terrorism
Washington, May 14 (IBNS): In the wake of the recent terror attack in Paris, in which the attacker killed at least one person before being shot by the police, US President Donald Trump has suggested a change in thought process on terrorism.
Afghanistan: End attacks on civilians, prosecute perpetrators, says senior UN rights official
New York, May 12 (IBNS): A top United Nations rights official has welcomed the Afghan Government’s “undeniable commitment” to improving an often “dire” human rights record, while also voicing concern over continued attacks on civilians ahead of key elections later in the year.
Prevent terrorists profiting from cross-border crime, urges UN Security Council
New York, May 9 (IBNS): The United Nations Security-Council on Tuesday called on all countries as well as international organizations to do more to stop terrorists enriching themselves through cross-border organized crime.
Pakistan can do more to help us in Afghanistan: Pentagon
Washington, May 4 (IBNS): The US has said that it believes Pakistan has more oppurtunities to fight terrorism and help to ensure stability in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: 2 killed in roadside bomb blast in Logar
Kabul, May 2 (IBNS): At least two people were killed when a roadside bomb hit a civilian vehicle in Afghanistan's central Logar province on Tuesday, media reports said on Wednesday.
Global youth must be empowered to combat terrorism, UN forum declares
New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): Young people are prime targets of extremist recruiters but they can also play leadership roles in fighting terrorism and creating greater opportunities for all, said speakers at a United Nations forum on Thursday called ‘Investing in Youth to Counter Terrorism.’
US government adds two Lashkar-e-Taiba aliases to Foreign Terrorist Organisations
Washington, Apr 3 (IBNS): In a major move, the US Department of State has amended the designation of Pakistan-based terrorist organization Lashkar e-Tayyiba (LeT) to include the aliases Milli Muslim League (MML) and Tehreek-e- Azadi-e Kashmir (TAJK).
Lake Chad Basin: Areas reclaimed from Boko Haram must be stabilized, Security Council told
New York, Mar 23 (JEN): It is critical to shore up areas of Africa’s Lake Chad Basin freed from the grip of Boko Haram, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General told the Security Council on Thursday, as she also called for efforts to rebuild the lives of women and girls that have suffered at the hands of the terrorist group.
Taliban attack kills five policemen in Afghanistan
Kabul, Mar 18 (IBNS): A Taliban attack on a police check-post in Afghanistan's Ghazni province on Sunday left at least five cops killed, media reports said.
New York, Mar 10 (JEN):Flinging terrorism charges at a United Nations human rights expert is just one act in a litany of profane and inflammatory comments made by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte against the rapporteur, prompting the UN rights chief to questions the leader’s mental stability.