United Nations Security Council Resolution 1440

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 1440, adopted unanimously on 24 October 2002, after reaffirming the principles of the United Nations Charter and Resolution 1373 (2001), the Council condemned the hostage-taking at a theatre in Moscow, Russia, by Chechen militants.[1]

    The Security Council reaffirmed the need to combat threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.[2] It condemned taking of hostages in a Moscow theatre, as well as terrorist acts carried out in other countries, and demanded their immediate release.[3] The Council expressed sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and the Russian government and people.

    The resolution called upon all states to co-operate with and provide assistance to the Russian authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice in accordance with their obligations under Resolution 1373.[3] Finally, the Council concluded by expressing its determination to combat all forms of terrorism.

    See also

    References

    1. ^ "Security Council condemns 'heinous' Moscow hostage-taking, demands immediate, unconditional release". United Nations. 24 October 2002.
    2. ^ 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.
    3. ^ a b "Seven freed from Moscow theater". CNN. 25 October 2002.

    External links

    • Works related to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1440 at Wikisource
    • Text of the Resolution at undocs.org
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