United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999
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Date13 July 2011
Meetingno.6,582
CodeS/RES/1999 (Document)
SubjectAdmission of new Members to the UN: South Sudan
| UN Security Council Resolution 1999 | ||
|---|---|---|
 South Sudan | ||
| Date | 13 July 2011 | |
| Meeting no. | 6,582 | |
| Code | S/RES/1999 (Document) | |
| Subject | Admission of new Members to the UN: South Sudan | |
| Result | Adopted | |
| Security Council composition | ||
Permanent members | ||
Non-permanent members | ||
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 was adopted without a vote on 13 July 2011 after examining the application of the Republic of South Sudan for membership into the United Nations. The Council recommended to the General Assembly that South Sudan be admitted.[1]
The resolution was adopted following a request from South Sudan President Salva Kiir.[2] South Sudan became the 193rd member of the United Nations.[3]
