United Nations Security Council Resolution 1438

United Nations resolution adopted in 2002

15 voted for

None voted against

None abstained

ResultAdoptedSecurity Council composition

Permanent members

China
France
Russia
United Kingdom
United States

Non-permanent members

Bulgaria
Cameroon
Colombia
Guinea
Ireland
Mauritius
Mexico
Norway
Singapore
Syria

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United Nations Security Council Resolution 1438, adopted unanimously on 14 October 2002, after reaffirming the principles of the United Nations Charter and Resolution 1373 (2001), the Council condemned the bombings in Bali, Indonesia.^[1]

The Security Council reaffirmed the need to combat threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.^[2] It condemned terrorist acts carried out in other countries. It expressed sympathy and condolences to the victims, surviving relatives, the Indonesian government and the Indonesian people.^[3]

The resolution vows cooperation with and assistance to the Indonesian police to bring the perpetrators to justice in accordance with their obligations under Resolution 1373. Finally, it expresses its determination to combat all forms of terrorism.^[4]

References

^ "Security Council condemns bomb attacks in Bali, Indonesia; regards acts as threat to international peace". United Nations. 14 October 2002.
^ Nesi, Giuseppe (2006). International cooperation in counter-terrorism: the United Nations and regional organizations in the fight against terrorism. Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. p. 96. ISBN 978-0-7546-4755-3.
^ "Security Council condemns Bali attack as threat to international peace". United Nations News Centre. 14 October 2002.
^ Associated Press (15 October 2002). "UN Security Council condemns Bali bombings". The Star. Malaysia. Archived from the original on 14 October 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2010.