Date 7 July 2005 Code S/RES/1611 (Document) | Meeting no. 5,223 Result Adopted | |
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Subject Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts Voting summary 15 voted forNone voted againstNone abstained | ||
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.
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.
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.