NEW YORK: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday issued a resolute denouncement of the devastating blast that occurred at the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) workers convention in Khar, the capital area of Bajaur, on a somber Sunday afternoon.
The Council’s statement underscored the urgent need for all concerned nations to take decisive action against those responsible for this heinous incident.
“All individuals and entities involved in this act of terrorism, including their financial supporters and facilitators, must be brought to justice promptly,” the statement read, highlighting the necessity for swift and decisive action against those responsible for perpetrating such acts of violence.
In a strong-worded message, the Security Council emphasized that terrorism, in all its forms, poses a grave threat to global peace and security. The appalling attack in Bajaur stands as a stark reminder of the ruthless nature of terrorism, which can wreak havoc on innocent lives and destabilize entire regions.
The Council, cognizant of the severity of the situation, called upon all nations to collaborate closely with the Government of Pakistan in its pursuit to identify, apprehend, and prosecute the culprits. This appeal aligns with their obligations under international law and relevant Security Council resolutions, signifying a shared commitment to bring the perpetrators to justice.
By calling for international cooperation, the Security Council demonstrated its firm resolve to stand united against terrorism, irrespective of the motives or affiliations of the perpetrators. The Council’s unified stance underscores the message that terrorist acts will not be tolerated, and all nations must play their part in combatting this menace.
Reiterating their unequivocal stance, the Council reaffirmed that any act of terrorism, regardless of its rationale, is criminal, unjustified, and deserving of condemnation. The attack in Bajaur, which resulted in the loss of innocent lives, is an affront to humanity and a violation of the principles of a civilized world.
The Security Council stressed that violence targeting civilians can find no place in a world that values peace, compassion, and mutual understanding. It called upon the international community to respond with the utmost condemnation and collective determination to combat such malevolence.
