United Nations Security Council Resolution 2115

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UN Security Council
Resolution 2115
Date29 August 2013
Meeting no.7025
CodeS/RES/2115 (Document)
SubjectMiddle East
Voting summary
  • 15 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members

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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