United Nations Security Council Resolution 1440
| UN Security Council Resolution 1440 | ||
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| Date | 24 October 2002 | |
| Meeting no. | 4,632 | |
| Code | S/RES/1440 (Document) | |
| Subject | Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts | |
Voting summary |
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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[edit]
- Chechen Republic of Ichkeria
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1401 to 1500 (2002–2003)
- Moscow theater hostage crisis
References[edit]
- ^ "Security Council condemns 'heinous' Moscow hostage-taking, demands immediate, unconditional release". United Nations. 24 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.
- ^ a b "Seven freed from Moscow theater". CNN. 25 October 2002.
External links[edit]
Works related to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1440 at Wikisource- Text of the Resolution at undocs.org
