Masood Azhar Declaration (2019)

The Masood Azhar Declaration in 2019 refers to a significant step taken by the United Nations Security Council to designate Masood Azhar, the leader of the militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed, as a global terrorist. This decision followed pressure from India and other countries, especially after a deadly terrorist attack in Pulwama, India, in February 2019. By designating him, the UN aimed to curb his activities, restrict his financial resources, and hold him accountable for his role in promoting terrorism. This was viewed as a vital move in the international fight against terrorism.