| UN Security Council Resolution 1516 | ||
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| Date | 20 November 2003 | |
| Meeting no. | 4,867 | |
| Code | S/RES/1516 (Document) | |
| Subject | Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts | |
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| Result | Adopted | |
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United Nations Security Council resolution 1516, adopted unanimously on 20 November 2003, after reaffirming the principles of the United Nations Charter and Resolution 1373 (2001), the council condemned the bombings in Istanbul, Turkey on 15 and 20 November 2003.[1]
The Security Council reaffirmed the need to combat threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts and condemned the bomb attacks in Istanbul, in which 57 people died and over 700 people were injured, as well as other terrorist acts in various countries.[2] It expressed sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and the people and governments of Turkey and the United Kingdom.[3]
The resolution called upon all states to co-operate to bring the perpetrators to justice in accordance with their obligations under Resolution 1373. Finally, the council concluded by expressing its determination to combat all forms of terrorism.[4]
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References
- ^ "Security Council condemns bomb attacks in Istanbul". United Nations. 20 November 2003.
- ^ Gray, Christine D. (2004). International law and the use of force (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-927130-6.
- ^ "Security Council denounces attacks in Turkey, reaffirms fight against terror". Kuwait News Agency. 21 November 2003.
- ^ McCormack, T.; McDonald, Avril (2006). Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law – 2003, Volume 6; Volume 2003. Cambridge University Press. p. 281. ISBN 978-90-6704-203-1.
External links
Works related to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1516 at Wikisource- Text of the Resolution at undocs.org
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