FRI, JUNE 21 2019-theG&BJournal- Members of the United Nations (UN) Security Council put a statement yesterday in New York condemning ‘’in the strongest possible terms’’ the terrorist attack on 16 June 2019 at Konduga village near Maiduguri, Nigeria, which resulted in at least 30 killed and others injured.
They also expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims of acts of terrorism in Northeast Nigeria, as well as to the people and Government of Nigeria and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
‘’Acts of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security,’’ the Security Council said.
They underlined the need to bring perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism to justice, and urged all States, in accordance with their obligations under international law and relevant Security Council resolutions, to cooperate actively with the Government of Nigeria and all other relevant authorities in this regard.
The members of the Security Council commended the efforts of countries in the region, including through the Multinational Joint Task Force, to effectively combat terrorism, and encouraged further progress in this regard and reiterated that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed.
They reaffirmed the need for all States to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and other obligations under international law, including international human rights law, international refugee law and international humanitarian law, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist attacks.
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