UN Security Council condemns series of attacks on embassies, terrorist attacks in Yemen and Iraq; UNSC extends mandate of UN peace building mission in Sierra Leone
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    • The UN Security Council condemned the recent series of violent attacks against embassies and consular premises of the Member states. All authorities were called on to protect diplomatic and consular property and personnel. 1 On a separate occasion, condemning the attacks against the US Consulate in Benghazi, the Council underlined the need to bring the perpetrators of such acts to justice. 2

    In another development, the terrorist attack in Yemen’s capital city, Sana’a was condemned by the UN Security Council members. 3 Separately, the UNSC also strongly condemned the wave of terrorist attacks across Iraq. 4 While expressing its deep condolences and sympathy to the victims of attacks in both the countries, the Council reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security.

    In other developments, the United Nations Security Council extended the UN Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone until the end of March 2013. It also called on all actors to ensure that elections scheduled for November this year are held in a peaceful, inclusive and credible manner. 5

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