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“Today, Al-Qaida and Da’esh, and their various affiliates remain serious threats, while terrorist attacks based on xenophobia, racism, and intolerance are increasing,” warned the Under-Secretary-General of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism, Vladimir Voronkov. UNIFEED

The United Nations held a special tribute ceremony to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The event was organized by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism on behalf of the United Nations, and held at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York. UNITED NATIONS

The Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Office of Counterterrorism, Vladimir Voronkov, said, “we will need to ensure that Afghanistan is never again used as launching pad for global terrorism.” UNIFEED

“The threat posed by ISIL to international peace and security is on the rise again,” warned the top UN official on Counter-Terrorism, urging the member states “to remain focused and united to counter it.” UNIFEED

The Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, Vladimir Voronkov, told the Security Council that “measures to minimize the spread of COVID-19, such as lockdowns and restrictions on movement, seem to have reduced the risk of terrorist attacks in many countries.” UNIFEED

The Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Ghada Waly said, “as the Security Council has recognized, linkages between terrorism and organized crime are complex and multifaceted, posing a serious threat to international peace and security.” UNIFEED

The head of the UN Office on Counterterrorism said even after the death of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, ISIL “remains at the centre of the transnational terrorism threat” adding that “we must stay vigilant and united in confronting this scourge.” UNIFEED

Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism Vladimir Voronkov said, “we need to remain vigilant to mitigate the risk posed by the evolution of ISIL and its affiliates, deny it new recruits, and prevent its resurgence.” UNIFEED

Marking the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to Victims of Terrorism, UN chief António Guterres said “traumatic memories cannot be erased, but we can help victims and survivors by seeking truth and justice, lifting their voices and upholding their dignity." UNIFEED

A UN counter-terrorism expert said of all international terrorist organizations, ISIL remained “the most likely to carry out a large-scale, complex attack.” UNIFEED