12 September 2001
Text: U.N. Security Council Condemns Terrorist Attacks on U.S.
(Council expresses determination to combat terrorism) (370)
The United Nations Security Council approved a resolution September 12
condemning the terrorist attacks on the United States, and expressed
determination to combat threats to international peace and security
caused by terrorists.
The measure was approved unanimously as Security Council members stood
in silence, a sharp departure from the traditional voting by a show of
hands.
Following is the text of the Security Council resolution:
(begin text)
UNSC Resolution
New York
September 12
The Security Council,
Reaffirming the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United
Nations,
Determined to combat by all means threats to international peace and
security caused by terrorist acts,
Recognizing the inherent right of individual or collective
self-defence in accordance with the Charter,
1. Unequivocally condemns in the strongest terms the horrifying
terrorist attacks which took place on 11 September 2001 in New York,
Washington (DC) and Pennsylvania and regards such acts as well as any
act of terrorism as criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their
motivation;
2. Expresses its deepest sympathy and condolences to the victims and
their families and to the people and government of the United States
of America;
3. Calls on all states to work together urgently to bring to justice
the perpetrators, organizers and sponsors of these terrorist attacks
and stresses that those responsible for aiding, supporting or
harboring the perpetrators, organizers and sponsors of these acts will
be held accountable;
4. Emphasizes that these acts represent a threat to international
peace and security and calls on the international community to
redouble their efforts to prevent and suppress terrorist acts by
increased cooperation and full implementation of the relevant
international anti-terrorist conventions and Security Council
resolutions, in particular resolution 1269 (1999);
5. Expresses its readiness to take all necessary steps in accordance
with its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations to
respond to the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 and to combat
terrorism;
6. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
(end text)
(Distributed by the Office of International Information Programs, U.S.
Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)
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