History: July 13 (#4)

History: July 13 (#4)
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July 13, 2011 United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations.

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On July 13, in the year 2011: United Nations Sec urity Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. South Sudan, officially the Republic of South Sudan, is a landlocked country in East Africa.

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Why July 13, 2011 matters: United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: July 13, 2011 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revol ution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Sudan (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)