UNSC condemns 'heinous and cowardly' Islamabad imambargah suicide attack in 'strongest terms'

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has strongly condemned the suicide bombing terrorist attack at an Islamabad imambargah in the strongest terms. At least 36 people were killed and around 169 injured when a suicide bomber struck Imambargah Khadijah al-Kubra last Friday. The blast, followed by more explosions and gunfire, occurred as worshippers had gathered for Friday prayers. The incident was followed by scores of condemnation from global leaders and officials.  A press statement issued a day ago by UNSC President James Kariuki said: "The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly suicide bombing terrorist attack at a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, on February 6, 2026.  This reprehensible act of terrorism resulted in the grievous loss of at least 32 Pakistani nationals and 92 injured. ISIL (Daesh) has claimed responsibility for this terrorist attack." The UNSC members expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the government and the people of Pakistan, along with wishing a speedy and full recovery to those who were injured. They reaffirmed that 'terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes "one of the most serious threats to international peace and security''. "The members of the Security Council underlined the need to hold perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism accountable and bring them to justice," read the UNSC release. They urged all states, in accordance with their obligations under international law and relevant UNSC resolutions, to cooperate actively with the government of Pakistan in this regard, it added. The UNSC reiterated that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed. The also reaffirmed the need for all states to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and other obligations under international law, including international human rights law, international refugee law and international humanitarian law, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.

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