Kohat mosque attack, strong reaction from Security Council, demands bringing terrorists to justice

Any act of terrorism is criminal and unjustifiable, Security Council

New York: United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned suicide terrorist attack on mosque in Kohat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and emphasized bringing those responsible, planners, financiers and facilitators of attack to justice.

In statement issued by President of Security Council and representative of France Jerome Bonnafont, it has been said that suicide attack on mosque in Kohat on September 18, 2026 was extremely serious and cowardly terrorist act.

According to statement, at least 24 Pakistani citizens were martyred in attack including 7 civilians and 17 law enforcement personnel while at least 88 people were injured. Terrorist group, including elements affiliated with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), had claimed responsibility for attack.

Members of Security Council expressed deep sympathy and condolences to families of those killed in attack, Government of Pakistan and Pakistani people while expressing best wishes for speedy and complete recovery of injured.

Security Council reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations is one of most serious threats to international peace and security.

Members stressed that perpetrators, planners, financiers and sponsors of this condemnable act of terrorism should be held accountable and brought to justice.

Security Council urged all countries to actively cooperate with Government of Pakistan in this matter under international law and relevant Security Council resolutions.

In statement it was once again clarified that any act of terrorism is criminal and unjustifiable, whatever its purpose or motive may be, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed.

Security Council also emphasized need for all states to counter threats to global peace and security arising from terrorist acts by all possible means while respecting their obligations under United Nations Charter and international law, including human rights, refugees and international humanitarian law.