Achi news desk-
UNITED NATIONS, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 28th March, 2024) The UN Security Council on Wednesday condemned in “the strongest terms” the terrorist attack near Besham in Pakistan’s Pakhtunkhwa province in which five Chinese and one Pakistani were killed , while calling for the perpetrators of the “horrible and cowardly” crime to be brought to justice.
“The members of the Security Council expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the governments of Pakistan and China, and wished a speedy and complete recovery to those injured,” a press statement issued by 15- said a member of the Council.
The statement said: “The members of the Security Council reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations is one of the most serious threats to international peace and security.
“The members of the Security Council drew attention to the need to hold the perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible terrorist acts accountable and bring them to justice.
“They urged all States, in accordance with their obligations under international law and relevant Security Council resolutions, to cooperate actively with the Governments of Pakistan and China, as well as all other relevant authorities in this regard.
“The members of the Security Council confirmed that any acts of terrorism are criminal and cannot be justified, regardless of their motive, wherever, whenever and by whomever they are committed.
“They reaffirmed the need for all States to combat all types, in accordance with the UN Charter and other obligations under international law, including international human rights law, international refugee law and international humanitarian law, threats to peace and international security. caused by terrorist acts.”
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