| UN Security Council Resolution 2063 | |
|---|---|
Map of Darfur | |
| Date | 31 July 2012 |
| Meeting no. | 6,819 |
| Code | S/RES/2063 (Document) |
| Subject | Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan |
Voting summary | 14 voted for None voted against 1 abstained |
| Result | Adopted |
| Security Council composition | |
Permanent members | |
Non-permanent members | |
United Nations Security Council Resolution 2063 was unanimously adopted on 31 July 2012. [1]
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