The FIDH recalls that such an attack against civilians is strictly prohibited under international human rights law and international humanitarian law. The FIDH calls for the perpetrators of this attack to be identified and tried in accordance with International Law.
The FIDH expresses its sympathy with the victims of these attacks including all UN staff and Sergio Vieira de Mello, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General and UN High Commissioner on Human Rights injured during the blast
The FIDH fears that this attack might undermine the United Nations efforts in the reconstruction of Iraq and in monitoring human rights in Iraq.