| 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]
- ^ "Security Council recommends admission of Republic of South Sudan as United Nations member". United Nations. 13 July 2011.
- ^ "Security Council backs South Sudan in U.N." United Press International. 13 July 2011.
- ^ "UN council votes for S Sudan as newest member". Al Jazeera. 13 July 2011.