The UN Security Council has condemned "in the strongest terms" the deadly attacks on the US diplomatic mission and personnel in Benghazi, Libya. The council said in a press statement that the 15 members expressed their deep sympathy and sincere condolences to the victims of this heinous act, and to their families.

According to the statement, the members of the Security Council underlined the need to bring the perpetrators of these acts to justice and such acts are "unjustifiable regardless of their motivations, whenever and by whomsoever committed".

The statement also says the members recalled the fundamental principle of the inviolability of diplomatic and consular premises, and the obligations on host governments to take all appropriate steps to protect diplomatic and consular premises against any intrusion or damage, to prevent any disturbance of the peace of these missions or impairment of their dignity, and to prevent any attack on diplomatic agents and consular officers.

The Council members also underscored the durable commitment of the international community to support Libya’s successful transition to a peaceful and prosperous democracy.

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