Statement [Made on Behalf of the Security Council, at the 6164th Meeting, 17 July 2009, in Connection with the Council's Consideration of the Item Entitled "Threats to International Peace and Security Caused by Terrorist Acts"]

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A Presidential Statement of the Security Council, under agenda item 10 Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts, published in 2009.

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Bombings Counter-Terrorism Criminal Justice Indonesia International Humanitarian Law International Law International Obligations Jakarta (Indonesia)Terrorism

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At the 6164th meeting of the Security Council, held on 17 July 2009, in connection with the Council’s consideration of the item entitled “Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts”, the President of the Security Council made the following statement on behalf of the Council:

“The Security Council condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks that occurred in Jakarta, Indonesia on 17 July 2009, causing numerous deaths and injuries. It expresses its deep sympathy and condolences to the victims of these heinous acts of terrorism and to their families, and to the people and Government of Indonesia.

“The Security Council underlines the need, and affirms its confidence in the Government of Indonesia to bring perpetrators, organizers, financiers, and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism to justice, and urges all States, in accordance with their obligations under international law and relevant Security Council resolutions, to cooperate actively with the Indonesian authorities in this regard.

“The Security Council reaffirms that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security, and that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed.

“The Security Council further reaffirms the need to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts. The Council reminds States that they must ensure that measures taken to combat terrorism comply with all their obligations under international law, in particular international human rights, refugee and humanitarian law.

“The Security Council reiterates its determination to combat all forms of terrorism, in accordance with its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations.”

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