United Nations Security Council Resolution 2084

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UN Security Council
Resolution 2084
Date19 December 2012
Meeting no.6893
CodeS/RES/2084 (Document)
Voting summary
  • 15 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members

United Nations Security Council resolution 2084 was adopted in 2012.

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