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Assertion (A): In principle the members of the United Nations cannot remain neutral. Reason (R): A…

Under Articles 2(5) and 25 of the UN Charter, all members must assist and carry out Security Council decisions, so in principle members cannot remain neutral; but a…

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Assertion (A): In principle the members of the United Nations cannot remain neutral.
Reason (R): A permanent member of the Security Council who abstains from voting can remain neutral

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Under Articles 2(5) and 25 of the UN Charter, all members must assist and carry out Security Council decisions, so in principle members cannot remain neutral; but a permanent member abstaining from a vote is nonetheless bound by the resulting decision and is not thereby neutral, making the reason false.

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