United Nations Security Council Resolution 1368
| Company type | United Nations Security Council resolution |
|---|---|
| Founded | September 12, 2001 |
Key people | Jean-David Levitte (introducer) |
| Website | undocs |
United Nations Security Council resolution 1368, unanimously adopted on 12 September 2001, denounced the September 11 attacks in the United States and reaffirmed the entitlement to both individual and collective self-defense. The Council identified these acts as threats to global peace and security, expressing condolences to the victims, their relatives, and the United States government.
Introduced by French ambassador Jean-David Levitte, the resolution called upon all nations to collaborate in apprehending those responsible for planning, executing, and supporting the attacks, ensuring accountability for individuals or entities that provided assistance or refuge. It urged the international community to strengthen cooperation and enforce anti-terrorism treaties along with previous Security Council resolutions, especially United Nations Security Council Resolution 1269 (1999).
The resolution concluded by affirming the Council’s preparedness to undertake appropriate measures against terrorism in accordance with the United Nations Charter.
See also
- United Nations Security Council Resolution 1373
- United Nations Security Council Resolution 1377
- Aftermath of the September 11 attacks
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1301 to 1400 (2000–2002)
- Reactions to the September 11 attacks