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Security Council Press Statement on Eid bombings in Yemen

The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the
horrific 24 September terrorist attacks at a mosque in Sanaa, Yemen, which
resulted in a large number of deaths and casualties. The members of the
Security Council expressed their deep sympathy and condolences to the families
and friends of those killed and injured by these heinous acts, as well as to the
people and the Government of Yemen.
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.
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. 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 Yemeni 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.
24 September 2015

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