United Nations Security Council Resolution 2199
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Date12 February 2015
Meetingno.7,379
CodeS/RES/2199 (Document)
SubjectThreats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts
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| Date | 12 February 2015 | |
| Meeting no. | 7,379 | |
| Code | S/RES/2199 (Document) | |
| Subject | Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts | |
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| Result | Adopted | |
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 2199 was unanimously approved on 12 February 2015 to combat terrorism. Drafted by Russia, its legally binding provisions gave the fifteen nations of the United Nations Security Council authority to enforce decisions with economic sanctions.[1] The resolution, in particular, emphasized "the need to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and international law, [...] threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts".[2]