The UN Security Council has “condemned in the strongest terms” the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, where 26 people, mostly Indian tourists and a Nepali citizen, were killed. In a unified press statement, the 15-member Council demanded that those responsible—perpetrators, organizers, financiers, and sponsors—be held accountable and brought to justice.
The statement emphasized the need for international cooperation under existing laws and Security Council resolutions. France, as April’s Council President, issued the statement after consensus among members, including Pakistan, a current non-permanent member. The US had initially floated the draft.
The Council expressed heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and the governments of India and Nepal, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. Reaffirming that terrorism remains a grave threat to global peace, they stressed that no cause can ever justify acts of terror.
Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, voiced “deep concern” over the situation between India and Pakistan, urging both nations to exercise maximum restraint. Dujarric dismissed suggestions that the international community is neglecting the potential tensions, stressing that the UN is closely monitoring developments.
The Security Council underscored that all states must combat terrorism through lawful means aligned with the UN Charter, international human rights, refugee, and humanitarian laws.
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