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| UN Security Council Resolution 2121 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 10 October 2013 |
| Meeting no. | 7,042 |
| Code | S/RES/2121 (Document) |
| Subject | Central African Republic |
Voting summary |
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| Result | Adopted |
| Security Council composition | |
Permanent members | |
Non-permanent members | |
United Nations Security Council resolution 2121 was adopted in 2013. [1]
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