United Nations Security Council Resolution 1438

UN Security Council
Resolution 1438
Date: 14 October 2002
Meeting no.: 4,624
Code: S/RES/1438 (Document)

Vote: For: 15 Abs.: 0 Against: 0
Subject: Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts
Result: Adopted

Security Council composition in 2002:
permanent members:

 CHN  FRA  RUS  UK  USA

non-permanent members:
 BUL  CMR  COL  GUI  IRL
 MEX  MRI  NOR  SIN  SYR

Memorial to the Bali bombings

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1438, adopted unanimously on October 14, 2002, after reaffirming the principles of the United Nations Charter and Resolution 1373 (2001), the Council condemned the bombings in Bali, Indonesia.[1]

The Security Council reaffirmed the need to combat threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.[2] It condemned the attacks in Bali which resulted in injuries and the loss of many lives, as well as terrorist acts carried out in other countries. The Council expressed sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and the Indonesian government and people.[3]

The resolution all states to co-operate with and provide assistance to the Indonesian authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice in accordance with their obligations under Resolution 1373. Finally, the Council concluded by expressing its determination to combat all forms of terrorism.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Security Council condemns bomb attacks in Bali, Indonesia; regards acts as threat to international peace". United Nations. October 14, 2002. http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2002/SC7529.doc.htm. 
  2. ^ Nesi, Giuseppe (2006). International cooperation in counter-terrorism: the United Nations and regional organizations in the fight against terrorism. Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. p. 96. ISBN 978-0754647553. 
  3. ^ "Security Council condemns Bali attack as threat to international peace". United Nations News Centre. October 14, 2002. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?newsid=5033&cr=&cr1=. 
  4. ^ Associated Press (October 15, 2002). "UN Security Council condemns Bali bombings". The Malaysia Star. http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2002/10/15/latest/8050UNSecurit&sec=latest. 

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