UNITED NATIONS, Dec 26 (KUNA) -- The members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) on Monday "condemned in the strongest terms" the terrorist attacks that occurred in Madalla, Jos and Damaturu, Nigeria, on Christmas day causing numerous deaths and injuries.
They expressed their deep sympathy and condolences to the victims of these "heinous" crimes and their families, and to the Nigerian people and Government. They reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations is "criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of its motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed, and should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group.
"They reaffirmed 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 and reminded 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.
They underlined the need to bring perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism to justice, and urged all States, in accordance with their obligations under international law and relevant Security Council resolutions, to cooperate actively with the Nigerian authorities in this regard.
They reiterated their determination to combat all forms of terrorism, in accordance with its responsibilities under the UN Charter. (end) sj.mt KUNA 262221 Dec 11NNNN