United Nations Security Council Resolution 1611

UN Security Council
Resolution 1611
UN Security Council; Resolution 1611
	Scene of one of the attacks in Russell Square
Date	7 July 2005
Meeting no.	5,223
Code	S/RES/1611 (Document)
Subject	Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts
Voting summary	15 voted for; None voted against; None abstained;
Result	Adopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members	China; France; Russia; United Kingdom; United States;
Non-permanent members	Algeria; Argentina; Benin; Brazil; Denmark; Greece; Japan; Philippines; Romania; Tanzania;

United Nations Security Council resolution 1611, adopted unanimously on 7 July 2005, after reaffirming the principles of the United Nations Charter and resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1566 (2004), the Council condemned the 7 July 2005 London bombings.^[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 London, in which there were many injuries and deaths. It expressed sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and the people and government of the United Kingdom.^[2]

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.^[3]

References

^ "Security Council condemns 'barbaric' London terrorist attacks". United Nations. 7 July 2005.
^ "UN security council condemns attacks". TVNZ. Reuters. 8 July 2005.
^ Scott, Shirley V.; Billingsley, Anthony; Michaelsen, Christopher (2010). International law and the use of force: a documentary and reference guide. ABC-CLIO. p. 238. ISBN 978-0-313-36260-6.