Security Council Press Statement on attack in Mogadishu, Somalia

The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the attack
on 1 November 2015 perpetrated by Al-Shabaab against the Sahafi hotel in
Mogadishu, Somalia, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.
The members of the Security Council expressed their deep sympathy and
condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the people and Government
of Somalia. The members of the Security Council wished a speedy recovery to
those injured.
The members of the Security Council paid tribute to the swift response of the Somali
National Army in responding to this attack.
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 and whenever and by whomsoever committed.
The members of the Security Council underlined the need to bring perpetrators,
organizers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism to
justice and urged all States, in accordance with their obligations under international
law, and relevant Security Council resolutions, to cooperate actively with the Somali
authorities in this regard.
The members of the Security Council reiterated their determination to combat all
forms of terrorism, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations.
The members of the Security Council reminded States that they must ensure that
measures taken to combat terrorism comply with all their obligations under
international law, in particular international human rights law, international
humanitarian law and refugee law.
The members of the Security Council reiterated their determination to support
Somalia's transition to greater peace and stability. They underlined that neither this,
nor any other terrorist attack would weaken that determination.
1 November 2015