News Summary

• There has never been a nuclear terrorist attack since the advent of the technology some 80 years ago.
• Al-Qaeda, the terrorist organisation behind the September 11 attack on New York that brought down the Twin Towers, has repeatedly stated its intention to commit acts of nuclear terror.
• strengthening the international legal framework to prevent terrorism involving nuclear and other radioactive material is a critical priority for Member States individually and for the international community as a whole.
• The UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), in partnership with the European Union (EU), is providing support for national governments, helping them to adhere to and fully implement the Convention.