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UN Security Council
Resolution 1611 |
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| Date: | 7 July 2005 |
| Meeting no.: | 5,223 |
| Code: | S/RES/1611 (Document) |
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| Vote: | For: 15 Abs.: 0 Against: 0 |
| Subject: | Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts |
| Result: | Adopted |
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| ALG ARG BEN BRA DEN | |
| GRE JPN PHI ROU TAN | |
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| Scene of one of the attacks in Russell Square | |
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1611, adopted unanimously on July 7, 2005, after reaffirming the principles of the United Nations Charter and resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1566 (2004), the Council condemned the bombings in London, United Kingdom on July 7, 2005.[1]
The Security Council reaffirmed the need to combat threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts and condemned the bomb attacks in London, in which many lives were lost and people injured. It expressed sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and the people and government of the United Kingdom.[2]
The resolution called upon all states to co-operate 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.[3]
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