| UN Security Council Resolution 2075 | |
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 Map of the Abyei area | |
| Date | 16 November 2012 |
| Meeting no. | 6,864 |
| Code | S/RES/2075 (Document) |
| Subject | The situation in Sudan |
Voting summary |
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| Result | Adopted |
| Security Council composition | |
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Non-permanent members | |
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