5/20757 SC

Deeply disturbed by the continued prevalence of hostage-taking and the protracted incarceration of many of those held hostage, Considering that the taking of hostages and abductions are grave offenses against human rights and serious violations of international law having severe adverse consequences for the victims and their families and for the promotion of friendly relations among States, Recalling Security Council resolutions 579 (1985) of 18 December 1985 and 618 (1988) of 29 July 1988 condemning all acts of hostage-taking and abduction, Bearing in mind the International Convention against the Taking of Hostages, adopted on 17 December 1979, the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents, adopted on 14 December 1973, the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Civil Aviation, signed on 23 September 1971, the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, signed on 16 December 1970, and other relevant conventions, 1. Condemns unequivocally all acts of hostage-taking and abduction; Demands the immediate safe release of all hostages and abducted persons, wherever and by whomever they are being held; Calls Upon all States to use their political influence in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of international law to secure the safe release of all hostages and abducted persons and to prevent the commission of acts of hostage-taking and abduction; Expresses appreciation for the efforts of the Secretary-General and invites him to continue such efforts whenever requested by a State; Appeals to all States that have not yet done so to consider becoming parties to the International Convention against the Taking of Hostages, the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents, the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Civil Aviation, and other relevant conventions; Urges the further development of international cooperation among States in accordance with the rules of international law to facilitate the prevention, prosecution and punishment of all acts of hostage-taking and abduction as manifestations of terrorism.

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