Press Statement on Kenya

1. The members of the Security Council are outraged by the terrorist

attack perpetrated by Al Shabaab in Garissa, Kenya. They condemned
the attack in the strongest terms. The members of the Security Council
extended their condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to
the people and government of the Republic of Kenya. They also
wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the attack.
2. The members of the Security Council paid tribute to Kenyas role in
the fight against terrorism. They paid particular tribute to Kenyas role
in the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in the struggle
against Al Shabaab.
3. The members of the Security Council reaffirmed that terrorism in all
its forms and manifestations 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 and whenever and by whomsoever committed.
4. The members of the Security Council reiterated their determination
to combat all forms of terrorism, in accordance with their
responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations.
5. The members of the Security Council 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 Kenyan
authorities in this regard.

6. 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 law, international humanitarian law and refugee law.
7. The members of the Security Council underscored their solidarity
with the people and government of the Republic of Kenya at this
difficult time.