PRST ON TERRORIST EVENT IN ALGERIA

UNCLAS STATE 126128

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: UNSC PTER PREL XI AG
SUBJECT: PRST ON TERRORIST EVENT IN ALGERIA



1. (U) This is an action cable. See paragraph 2.


2. (U) USUN is instructed to join consensus on the Security
Council Presidential Statement on the Terrorist Attacks in
Algeria that follows:

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The Security Council condemns in the strongest terms the
terrorist attack that occurred in Batna (Algeria),on 6
September 2007, causing numerous deaths and injuries, and
expresses its deep sympathy and condolences to the victims of
this heinous act of terrorism and their families, and to the
people and the Government of Algeria.

The Security Council underlines the need to bring
perpetrators, organizers, financiers, and sponsors of this
reprehensible act of terrorism to justice, and urges all
States, in accordance with their obligations under
international law and relevant Security Council resolutions,
to cooperate actively with the Algerian authorities in this
regard.

The Security Council reaffirms that terrorism in all its
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, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever
committed.

The Security Council further reaffirms 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 Council reminds States that they must
ensure that any measures taken to combat terrorism comply
with all their obligations under international law, in
particular international human rights, refugee and
humanitarian law.

The Security Council reiterates its determination to combat
all forms of terrorism, in accordance with its
responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations.

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