Terrorist Attacks on Internationally Protected Persons

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 118 The United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, published in 2012.

What subjects does this mandate have?

7 subjects

Criminal Justice Diplomats Diplomats' Security Iran (Islamic Republic Of)Law Enforcement Saudi Arabia Terrorism

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5 operative paragraphs

Reiterates its strong and unequivocal condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, committed by whomever, wherever and for whatever purposes, as it constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security;

Strongly condemns acts of violence against diplomatic and consular missions and representatives, as well as against missions and representatives of international intergovernmental organizations and officials of such organizations, and emphasizes that such acts can never be justified;

Deplores the plot to assassinate the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the United States of America;

Encourages all States to take additional steps to prevent, on their territories, the planning, financing, sponsorship or organization or commission of similar terrorist acts and to deny safe haven to those who plan, finance, support or commit such terrorist acts;

Calls upon the Islamic Republic of Iran to comply with all of its obligations under international law, including the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents,1 particularly with respect to its obligations to provide law enforcement assistance, and to cooperate with States seeking to bring to justice all those who participated in the planning, sponsoring, organization and attempted execution of the plot to assassinate the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the United States of America.

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