This draft statement was proposed by France in the Security Council, diplomats said. It is under silence procedure until 4 pm (EST).
DRAFT PRESS STATEMENT ON LEBANON
The members
of the Security Council strongly condemned the terrorist attack on 19
October 2012 in Beirut, which killed Brigadier General Wissam
al-Hassan, Interior Security Forces Information Branch Chief, and caused numerous
deaths and injuries, including among civilians. The members of the Security
Council expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the
victims of this heinous act and to the people and Government of Lebanon.
The members
of the Security Council reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and
manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international
peace and security, and that any acts of terrorism are criminal and
unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by
whomsoever committed. The members of the Security
Council reiterated their determination to combat all forms of terrorism, in
accordance with its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations.
The members
of the Security Council underlined the need to bring the perpetrators,
organizers, financiers and sponsors of this crime to justice, expressed their
determination to support the efforts and the commitment of the Government of
Lebanon to this end and urged all States, in accordance with their obligations
under international law and relevant Security Council resolutions, to cooperate
actively with the Lebanese authorities in this regard. They also recalled the need to put an end to impunity in Lebanon.
The members
of the Security Council reiterated their unequivocal condemnation of any
attempt to destabilize Lebanon through political assassinations and
demanded an immediate end to the use of intimidation and violence against political
figures. They appealed to all Lebanese people to preserve national unity in
face of such attempts to undermine the country’s stability and called upon all
Lebanese parties to continue engaging in the National Dialogue reconvened under
the authority of President Sleiman to this effect.
The members
of the Security Council underlined the importance of full respect
for Lebanon's sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity and the
authority of the Lebanese State in accordance with Security
Council resolutions.
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