UN Security Council condemns terrorist attacks on civilians in northeast Nigeria

UN Security Council condemns terrorist attacks on civilians in northeast Nigeria

New York (UNA-OIC) – The UN Security Council members condemned, in the strongest terms, terrorist attacks that occurred in northeast Nigeria on Saturday, in which scores of civilians were reportedly killed and many others injured or abducted.

In a press statement issued Tuesday, the Council members conveyed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the government of Nigeria, reaffirming that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security.

The members also underlined the need to bring perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism to justice. They also urged all states to act in accordance with their obligations under international law and relevant Security Council resolutions.

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