The Security Council called on all countries that can do so to take all the necessary measures in compliance with worldwide law to take the war on terrorism to IS-controlled territory in Syria and Iraq. “It sought a target far beyond – the world – in this cosmopolitan city of Paris”.
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Speaking on Talking Point earlier today, former Taoiseach John Bruton says it is a welcome sign of unity among world leaders. Mr. Churkin said blocking Russia’s resolution was “politically shortsighted” as it shared numerous same points as the one adopted on Friday. 19 people were killed in the assault.
The death toll from the terrorist atrocities rose to 130, one week since Islamic State militants attacked a concert hall, the French national stadium and several cafes and restaurants in Paris, leaving hundreds injured.
Russian Federation has substantially expanded its air forces in Syria, France is once again deploying its aircraft-carrier to the region, and Britain’s prime minister David Cameron may now get his parliamentary vote to bomb Syria. So France, which sponsored the resolution, takes the more robust view that it authorises collective self-defence against an armed attack, under article 51 of the United Nations charter, and immediately announced it was tripling air strikes against Isil.
British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said, “The horrific attacks in Paris have stiffened the resolve of the global community to defeat IS, whose acts of terror in Europe and the Middle East aim to challenge our basic values and way of life”.
But like so many United Nations resolutions, exactly what those “necessary measures” might be is left vague. It has also reiterated its determination to secure a political solution to the conflict in Syria.
Russian Federation backed the resolution in part because its military actions in Syria have propelled the country to a more central global position.
Seven days on, Parisians replaced the sounds of explosions and gunfire in their streets and squares with music, noise and light as they gathered in their thousands to stand together and defy the terrorists.
In September 2014, US President Barack Obama chaired a Security Council meeting where members unanimously adopted a resolution requiring all countries to prevent the recruitment and transport of would-be foreign fighters preparing to join terrorist organisations such as the Islamic State group.
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The move expands powers to allow police to carry out arrests and searches, while authorities can ban the movement of people and vehicles at specific times and places.
