UK UN ambassador says international coordination is key to countering terrorism

UK ambassador to the UN James Kariuki has delivered a statement at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.

Following an account on atrocities committed by Daesh, Kariuki said: "We support UNITAD and Iraq in pursuing accountability for Daesh perpetrators, and we look forward to renewing UNITAD’s mandate next month to continue this important work.

Daesh continues to suffer blows to their campaign, including the death of leader Abu Husaini al-Qurashi in April. However, the threat is becoming less predictable, harder to detect, and harder to investigate. We must therefore keep up the pressure. A resurgent Daesh core in Syria and Iraq remains a real risk. IDP [Internally Displaced People] camps provide a fertile ground for radicalisation in which Daesh can recruit and operate. In Al-Hawl camp the UK is focusing our efforts on improving the situation through humanitarian assistance, by responding to gender-based violence and providing child protection."

Kariuki also pointed out that the UK had recently updated its CONTEST Counter Terrorism Strategy and that the UK provides provides financial support to the UN’s regional stabilisation facility for the Lake Chad basin.

He concluded by saying: "The UN plays a key role in the fight against terrorism and the UK welcomed the adoption of the 8th Global Counter Terrorism Strategy.

"International coordination, with a meaningful role for civil society, remains essential for our work."

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