UN Security Council condemns Islamabad mosque terror attack

Members of the United Nations Security Council on Friday strongly condemned the heinous and cowardly suicide terrorist attack that took place at a mosque in Islamabad on February 6, according to the spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General.

The spokesperson stated that at least 32 Pakistani citizens were killed and 92 others injured in the attack, which has been claimed by Islamic State (ISIS).

Members of the Security Council expressed their deepest sympathies and condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the Government and people of Pakistan. They also extended their best wishes for the speedy and full recovery of those injured in the incident.

The Council reiterated that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations remains one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. Members stressed that the perpetrators, planners, financiers and sponsors of such reprehensible terrorist acts must be held accountable and brought to justice.

They urged all states to actively cooperate with the Government of Pakistan, in accordance with their obligations under international law and relevant Security Council resolutions.

The Council emphasized that terrorist acts are criminal and unjustifiable regardless of motive, place, time or perpetrator, reaffirming that all states must combat threats to international peace and security posed by terrorism through all possible means in line with the Charter of the United Nations, international human rights law, international refugee law and international humanitarian law.