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The United Nations Security Council on Monday strongly condemned the recent spate of terrorist attacks in Iraq, in which scores of civilians lost their lives and hundreds more were wounded.
Liu Jieyi, the Chinese permanent representative to the UN who holds this month's presidency of the Security Council, read a statement here to the press, underlining the need to bring the perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of these " reprehensible acts of terrorism" to justice.
"The attacks deliberately targeted locations where civilians congregate, including schools and places of worship," said Liu, who also expressed deep condolences to the families of the victims and reaffirmed the council's support for the people and the government of Iraq, and their commitment to the country's security.
According to reports, more than 150 people were killed in a spate of bomb attacks across Iraq in the past week. Iraq is witnessing its worst eruption of violence in recent years. UN Assistance Mission for Iraq said almost 7,000 Iraqis were killed and over 16,000 others injured from January to October this year.
In the press statement, council members expressed their support for the continued efforts of the Iraqi government to meet security needs of its people.
The 15-nation council urged all states to cooperate actively with Iraqi authorities in this regard.
"The members of the Security Council reaffirmed the need to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts, and that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed," said the statement.
Furthermore, the most powerful body of the UN reiterated that no terrorist act can reverse a path towards peace, democracy and reconstruction in Iraq, which is supported by the people and the government of Iraq and the international community.
