UN Security Council
1989

of 2 May 2011 which notes that Usama bin Laden will no longer be able to perpetrate acts of terrorism, Reaffirming the need to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and international law, including applicable international human rights, refugee and humanitarian law, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts, stressing in this regard the important role the United Nations plays in leading and coordinating this effort, Expressing concern at the increase in incidents of kidnapping and hostagetaking by terrorist groups with the aim of raising funds, or gaining political concessions, and expressing the need for this issue to be addressed, Stressing that terrorism can only be defeated by a sustained and comprehensive approach involving the active participation and collaboration of all States, and * Reissued for technical reasons on 1 July 2011. 11-38014* (E) *1138014* S/RES/1989 (2011) international and regional organizations to impede, impair, isolate and incapacitate the terrorist threat, Emphasizing that sanctions are an important tool under the Charter of the