United Nations Security Council Resolution 1438

UN Security Council
Resolution 1438
Memorial to the Bali bombings
Date14 October 2002
Meeting no.4,624
CodeS/RES/1438 (Document)
SubjectThreats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts
Voting summary
  • 15 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 1438, adopted unanimously on 14 October 2002, after reaffirming the principles of the United Nations Charter and Resolution 1373 (2001), the Council condemned the bombings in Bali, Indonesia.[1]

The Security Council reaffirmed the need to combat threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.[2] It condemned terrorist acts carried out in other countries. It expressed sympathy and condolences to the victims, surviving relatives, the Indonesian government and the Indonesian people.[3]

The resolution vows cooperation with and assistance to the Indonesian police to bring the perpetrators to justice in accordance with their obligations under Resolution 1373. Finally, it expresses its determination to combat all forms of terrorism.[4]

  1. ^ "Security Council condemns bomb attacks in Bali, Indonesia; regards acts as threat to international peace". United Nations. 14 October 2002.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Security Council condemns Bali attack as threat to international peace". United Nations News Centre. 14 October 2002.
  4. ^ Associated Press (15 October 2002). "UN Security Council condemns Bali bombings". The Star. Malaysia. Archived from the original on 14 October 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2010.