UN General Assembly
1972

178. The issue of international terrorism should be the concern of the entire international community. The incidents of hijacking of domestic airlines and armed attacks against innocent passengers should be the concern of all of us. It is no excuse that these savage acts may be directed against particular countries or peoples; as long as they involve attacks on commercial airlines and international gatherings such as the last Olympic Games in Munich they are in fact a danger to all mankind. International terrorism has degenerated into criminal kidnapping of ambassadors and top executives and even innocent school-children. Heaven only knows where it will end if concerted action is not taken to deal with this scourge. The entire international community must join in eradicating it. 179. It is unfortunate that certain Western countries are creating the impression that African States, among others, are opposed to the inclusion of this item on the agenda [item 92]. No truly responsible country could oppose the inclusion of such an important item, which concerns the safety of all of us.