No mercy for terrorists
France has yet again become the target of vicious and horrific terrorism. Just months after the tragedy in Paris it was the turn of Nice when as many as 84 people were killed when a truck ploughed into crowd celebrating Bastille Day, the national day of France. No language is strong enough to condemn the brutality of of this gruesome barbarity. This latest attack is a proof that the civilised world must wage a merciless war against terrorism. This attack on the French city is yet another proof that terrorism can strike anywhere in the world. It does not differentiate between developed or developing countries, as Bangladesh realized only a few days back. Terrorism is not a new phenomenon in Europe. It poses a threat to Europes security, to the values of its democratic societies and to the rights and freedoms of Europeans. Between 2009 and 2014 there were hundreds of failed, foiled or completed attacks carried out in Europe.
The authorities everywhere in the field of counter-terrorism must identify and tackle the factors which contribute to radicalisation and the processes by which individuals are recruited to commit acts of terror. They must do everything to hinder terrorists capacity to plan and organise, and to bring these terrorists to justice. To achieve these goals, strengthening national capabilities, regional and international cooperation and information exchange is essential. The governments must work closely with other international and regional organisations to build international consensus and promote international standards for fighting terrorism.
If the extremists can carry out repeated vicious attacks in France which is militarily one of the strongest in the world and it counter-terrorism units are also very powerful no country can take the threat of terrorism lightly.
What is of vital importance in terrorism countermeasures is international cooperation and solidarity. We believe that the UN can do more to combat the scourge of terrorism and genuine and effective global cooperation is essential for achieving zero tolerance towards terrorism. The growth of the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters poses increasing threats and challenges and needs to be effectively countered.
Coming back to the tragedy in Nicethis attack has reinforced the conviction that something must be done, some action must be taken against these heinous criminals who kill indiscriminately and in a cowardly manner. The world leaders must unite in being ruthless in their battle against terrorism. There can be no space in the modern world for fanatics who practice and
preach hate.
