UN Security Council strongly condemns terrorist attack in Egypt
| Publisher | UN News Service |
| Publication Date | 21 October 2017 |
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Condemning "in the strongest terms" the terrorist attack that took place Friday in Egypt's El Wahat desert, the United Nations Security Council underlined the need to bring the perpetrators and sponsors of such "reprehensible acts" to justice.
According to reports, more than 50 police personnel were killed and many injured.
"Terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security," reaffirmed the Security Council members in a press statement issued today.
"Any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed," they reiterated.
They also underlined the need for all UN Member States to combat by all means, in accordance with the UN Charter as well as other obligations under international law, including international human rights law, international refugee law and international humanitarian law, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.
The Security Council members also expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government of Egypt, and they wished a speedy and full recovery to those who were injured.
