United Nations Security Council Resolution 2068
United Nations Security Council Resolution 2068 was adopted on 19 September 2012. It declared the readiness of the United Nations Security Council to impose sanctions on armed groups persistently violating the human rights of children including child abuse and child soldier.[1]
| UN Security Council Resolution 2068 | |
|---|---|
 Child soldiers in the Congo | |
| Date | 19 September 2012 |
| Meeting no. | 6,838 |
| Code | S/RES/2068 (Document) |
| Subject | Children and armed conflict |
Voting summary |
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| Result | Adopted |
| Security Council composition | |
Permanent members | |
Non-permanent members | |
Four of the fifteen members of the Security Council, Azerbaijan, China, Pakistan, and Russia, abstained from voting, expressing their governments' reservations on the text adopted, while the other eleven members voted in favour of the resolution.
See also
References
- "Security Council Adopts Resolution Stating Readiness to Impose Sanctions on Armed Groups Persistently Violating Rights of Children". United Nations. 19 September 2012.
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