Correct option is A
The principle of self-determination is enshrined in
Article 1(2) of the U.N. Charter. It refers to the right of people to determine their political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development. This principle has been fundamental in decolonization and the formation of new states.
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The U.N. has championed self-determination as a way to ensure peace and security by allowing people to govern themselves in accordance with their own will. It has been applied widely in the context of colonialism and independence movements.
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Article 2: Focuses on the principles of sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of states.
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Article 3 and
Article 4: Do not cover self-determination.
