China News Agency, United Nations, November 8th. The UN Security Council issued a media statement on the 8th, condemning the recent assassination attempt against Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi in "the strongest terms".

  According to media reports, on November 7, local time, Kadimi’s official residence in the "Green Zone" of the capital Baghdad was dropped by a drone by a drone, but Kadimi escaped the attack "unharmed".

The explosion caused damage to the residence and several security personnel were injured in the attack.

After the attack, Kadimi himself posted on social media saying that he was good and called on people to remain calm and restrained.

Data map: The UN Security Council held a meeting.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Ma Delin

  In its statement, the Security Council expressed its gratification to Kadimi’s safety and reaffirmed its firm support for Iraq’s independence, sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, democratic process, and development and prosperity.

The statement emphasized that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations is one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. The perpetrators, organizers, funders and supporters of terrorist attacks must be held accountable.

The Security Council also urges all countries to fulfill their obligations under international law and relevant Security Council resolutions, and actively cooperate with the Iraqi government and relevant parties to help bring those responsible for the attack to justice.

  The statement reiterated that no matter what the motive, no matter when and where, no matter who initiated it, any terrorist act is a crime and cannot be justified for any reason.

All countries need to use all means to fight against terrorist acts that threaten international peace and security in accordance with the provisions of the United Nations Charter and relevant international laws.

Data map: United Nations Secretary-General Guterres.

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  UN Secretary-General Guterres also issued a statement a few days ago strongly condemning the attack and calling for those responsible to be brought to justice.

He also called on all Iraqis to exercise maximum restraint and reject all violence and any attempt to destabilize Iraq.

He urged all political actors to maintain constitutional order and resolve differences through peaceful and inclusive dialogue.

  According to media reports, Iraq will hold a new National Assembly election on October 10.

Recently, people who were dissatisfied with the results of the National Assembly election demonstrated outside the "green zone."

On November 5, demonstrations caused violent clashes. One protester was killed and dozens of security personnel were injured.

  "Green Zone" is the general name of Baghdad International District, located in the center of Baghdad, covering an area of ​​about 10 square kilometers.

Iraqi government agencies and embassies of the United States and Britain are all located in this area.

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