| UN Security Council Resolution 2060 | |
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 Bosaso port | |
| Date | 25 July 2012 |
| Meeting no. | 6,814 |
| Code | S/RES/2060 (Document) |
| Subject | The situation in Somalia |
Voting summary |
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| Result | Adopted |
| Security Council composition | |
Permanent members | |
Non-permanent members | |
United Nations Security Council Resolution 2060 was unanimously adopted on 25 July 2012. [1]
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