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Security Council Resolution 1189 (1998) [Concerning the Terrorist Bomb Attacks of 7 Aug. 1998 in Kenya and Tanzania]

S/RES/1189(1998)No PDF available

Who created this mandate?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 31Threats to peace and security caused by international terrorist acts, published in 1998.

What subjects does this mandate have?

9 topics
BombingsDar Es Salaam (United Republic of Tanzania)Disaster PreparednessKenyaNairobi (Kenya)ProsecutionReconstructionTerrorismUnited Republic of Tanzania

What does this mandate say?

6 operative paragraphs
1
Strongly condemns the terrorist bomb attacks in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania on 7 August 1998 which claimed hundreds of innocent lives, injured thousands of people and caused massive destruction to property;
2
Expresses its deep sorrow, sympathy and condolences to the families of the innocent victims of the terrorist bomb attacks during this difficult time;
3
Calls upon all States and international institutions to cooperate with and provide support and assistance to the ongoing investigations in Kenya, Tanzania and the United States to apprehend the perpetrators of these cowardly criminal acts and to bring them swiftly to justice;
4
Expresses its sincere gratitude to all States, international institutions and voluntary organizations for their encouragement and timely response to the requests for assistance from the Governments of Kenya and Tanzania, and urges them to assist the affected countries, especially in the reconstruction of infrastructure and disaster preparedness;
5
Calls upon all States to adopt, in accordance with international law and as a matter of priority, effective and practical measures for security cooperation, for the prevention of such acts of terrorism, and for the prosecution and punishment of their perpetrators;
6
Decides to remain seized of the matter.
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