| UN Security Council Resolution 2115 | ||
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| Date | 29 August 2013 | |
| Meeting no. | 7025 | |
| Code | S/RES/2115 (Document) | |
| Subject | Middle East | |
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| Result | Adopted | |
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 2115 was adopted on 29 August 2013. It extended the mandate of UNIFIL until 31 August 2014.
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