Security Council Press Statement on Boko Haram Attacks in

Cameroon, Chad and Niger

The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest
terms the continued escalation of attacks perpetrated by Boko
Haram terrorists, including on 13 February in Ngouboua, Chad,
against civilians, which killed many persons including the local
traditional leader and injured several others, as well as the 8
February attack in Kerawa, Cameroon and February 6-8 attacks in
Diffa, Niger.
The members of the Security Council extended their condolences
to the families of the victims and their sympathy to all those
injured in these heinous attacks, as well as to the peoples and the
Governments of the Republics of Chad, Cameroon and Niger.
The members of the Security Council reaffirmed that terrorism in
all its forms and manifestations, including the actions of Boko
Haram, constitutes one of the most serious threats to
international peace and security, and that any acts of terrorism
are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation,
wherever, whenever and by whosoever committed.
The members of the Security Council reiterated their
determination to combat all forms of terrorism, in accordance with
its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations.
The members of the Security Council underlined the need to bring
perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of acts of
terrorism to justice and urged all States, in accordance with their
obligations under international law and relevant Security Council
resolutions, to cooperate with the relevant authorities in this
regard.
The members of the Security Council 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.