Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attacks in Baghdad

The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the January 11
terrorist attacks in Baghdad, which resulted in the deaths of at least 50 people as well as many
more injured persons, for which ISIL, also known as Daesh, has claimed responsibility.
These latest victims are a sad addition to the thousands of Iraqi civilians killed in the past
year.
The members of the Security Council expressed their deep sympathy and condolences to the
families of the victims and to the people and Government of Iraq. They wished the injured a
speedy recovery.
The members of the Security Council welcomed the efforts of the Government of Iraq and its
partners to counter ISIL and return stability throughout the country. The Council also
welcomed the Governments recent successes in Sinjar, Ramadi, and other parts of Iraq.
The members of the Security Council reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and
manifestations is criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of its motivation, wherever, whenever
and by whomsoever committed, and should not be associated with any religion, nationality,
civilization or ethnic group. The members of the Security Council condemned all attacks
perpetrated by ISIL against the people of Iraq in an attempt to destabilize the country and
region. They reiterated their commitment to Iraqs independence, sovereignty, territorial
integrity and national unity as well as security of the country.
The members of the Security Council reaffirmed the need to combat by all means, in
accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, threats to international peace and security
caused by terrorist acts.
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.
12 January 2016