Security Council Resolution 1440 (2002) [on Condemning the Act of Taking Hostages in Moscow, Russian Federation, on 23 October 2002]

S/RES/1440(2002)View PDF

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A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 31 Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts, published in 2002.

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10 subjects

Armed Incidents Counter-Terrorism Crime Victims Criminal Justice Hostages International Cooperation International Obligations Moscow (Russian Federation)Russian Federation Terrorism

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Condemns in the strongest terms the heinous act of taking hostages in Moscow, the Russian Federation, on 23 October 2002, as well as other recent terrorist acts in various countries, and regards such acts, like any act of international terrorism, as a threat to international peace and security;

Demands immediate and unconditional release of all hostages of this terrorist act;

Expresses the deepest sympathy and condolences to the people and the Government of the Russian Federation and to the victims of the terrorist attack and their families;

Urges all States, in accordance with their obligations under resolution 1373 (2001), to cooperate with the Russian authorities in their efforts to find and bring to justice the perpetrators, organizers and sponsors of this terrorist attack;

Expresses its reinforced determination to combat all forms of terrorism, in accordance with its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations.

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