UNSC's strong message after Pahalgam terror attack (AP)
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has denounced the Pahalgam terror attacks, in which 26 tourists lost their lives, emphasizing that the perpetrators should be brought to book and the organisers and sponsors of this "reprehensible act of terrorism" should be brought to justice. In a press release, the 15-member council stated that the group "condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir" that occurred on April 22.
The press statement was issued by France, which currently has the UNSC presidency. The statement, made public by Council President Permanent Representative of France to the UN Ambassador Jerome Bonnafont, is learnt to have been tested by the US. The Security Council members conveyed their most sincere sympathy and condolences to the victims' families and governments of India and Nepal, and hoped for a full and speedy recovery of those who were injured.
While reaffirming that terrorism in all its manifestations and forms represents one of the most dangerous threats to international peace and security, the UNSC reaffirmed that any terrorist act is criminal and unjustifiable, no matter what its motivation is, wherever, whenever and by whomever perpetrated. Responding to a query on the prevailing situation between India and Pakistan, Stephane Dujarric, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's spokesman, said, "We continue to follow the situation with very deep concern."
When asked whether the Secretary-General, who is in Rome to be at Pope Francis's funeral, intends to address leaders of India and Pakistan, Dujarric replied, "I hope to have something to share with you" on that. Dujarric dismissed a remark that the "two nuclear countries" could engage in war, and the issue is deserving of so little coverage, as he explained, "Let me just say, I don't agree with your comment. We are paying very close attention to the situation between India and Pakistan."
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