Security Council press statement on terrorist

attack in Lebanon

13 November 2015

The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack on
12 November 2015 in Beirut, killing at least 43 and injuring more than 200 people.
The members of the Security Council expressed their deep sympathy and condolences to the
families of the victims, as well as to the people and Government of Lebanon. The members
of the Security Council wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
The members of the Security Council reaffirmed that terrorism in all 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,
whenever and by whomsoever committed.
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, in particular international
human rights, refugee and international humanitarian law, and relevant Security Council
resolutions, to cooperate actively with the Lebanese authorities in this regard. The members
of the Security Council reminded States they must ensure that measures taken to combat
terrorism comply with all their obligations under international law.
The members of the Security Council reiterated their determination to combat terrorism in all
forms and manifestations, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and
international law.
The members of the Security Council reaffirmed their strong support for the stability,
territorial integrity, sovereignty, and political independence of Lebanon.