Security Council Resolution 1516 (2003) [on the Bomb Attacks in Istanbul, Turkey, on 15 and 20 November 2003]

S/RES/1516(2003)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 31 Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts, published in 2003.

What subjects does this mandate have?

8 subjects

Bombings Counter-Terrorism Crime Victims Criminal Justice International Obligations International Security Istanbul (Türki̇ye)Terrorism

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4 operative paragraphs

Condemns in the strongest terms the bomb attacks in Istanbul, Turkey, on 15 November 2003 and 20 November 2003, in which many lives were claimed and people injured, as well as other terrorist acts in various countries, and regards such acts, like any act of terrorism, as a threat to peace and security;

Expresses its deepest sympathy and condolences to the people and Governments of Turkey and the United Kingdom and to the victims of the terrorist attacks and their families;

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

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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