UN Security Council statement on attacks in Mogadishu

The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the suicide attack
against the Jazeera Palace Hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia, on 26 July, which has caused
numerous deaths, including one member of security staff from the Chinese Embassy, and
injuries, and for which Al Shabaab has claimed responsibility. They expressed their deep
sympathy and sincere condolences to the families of the victims of this heinous act and
wished a speedy recovery to those injured. The members of the Security Council offered
their condolences to the people and Governments of the Republic of Somalia and the
Peoples Republic of China.
The members of the Security Council reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and
manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to peace and security and that
any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable regardless of their motivations, whenever
and by whomsoever committed.
The members of the Security Council reaffirmed the need to combat by all means, in
accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and all obligations under international law,
in particular international human rights, refugee and humanitarian law, threats to
international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.
The members of the Security Council underlined the need to bring the perpetrators of this
act to justice.
The members of the Security Council recalled the fundamental principle of the inviolability of
diplomatic and consular premises, and the obligations on host Governments, including under
the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and the 1963 Vienna Convention on
Consular Relations, to take all appropriate steps to protect diplomatic and consular premises
against any intrusion or damage, and to prevent any disturbance of the peace of these
missions or impairment of their dignity, and to prevent any attack on diplomatic agents and
consular officers.
The members of the Security Council underlined their enduring commitment to support
peace and stability in Somalia. They underlined that neither this, nor any other terrorist
attack would undermine their determination to support political and military progress. The
members of the Security Council reiterated their support to all international actors working to
support the people and Government of Somalia.

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