Resolution 1618 (2005) / adopted by the Security Council at its 5246th meeting, on 4 August 2005

Security Council resolution 1618 (2005) [on continued terrorist attacks in Iraq]

Condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks that have taken place in Iraq, and regards any act of terrorism as a threat to peace and security; takes note particularly of the attacks in recent weeks which have resulted in over one hundred deaths; notes with great concern that attacks on foreign diplomats in Iraq have increased in number, and have resulted in the murder or kidnapping of such diplomats; expresses its deepest sympathy and condolences to the victims of these terrorist; affirms that acts of terrorism must not be allowed to disrupt Iraq's political and economic transition currently taking place; urges Member States to prevent the transit of terrorists to and from Iraq, arms for terrorists, and financing that would support terrorists; re-emphasizes the importance of strengthening the cooperation of the countries in the region; urges all States to cooperate actively in efforts to find and bring to justice the perpetrators of these acts; expresses its utmost determination to combat terrorism, in accordance with its responsibilities under the Charter; calls on the international community to support fully the Government of Iraq in exercising its responsibilities to provide protection to the diplomatic community, UN staff and other foreign civilian personnel working in Iraq.

Adopted unanimously, 5246th meeting

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Issued in: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1 August 2005-31 July 2006 - S/INF/61 - (SCOR, 60th year).