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Which provision of the Charter of the United Nations preserves the inherent right of individual or…

Article 51 preserves the inherent right of individual or collective self-defence if an armed attack occurs against a UN Member, until the Security Council has taken the…

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Which provision of the Charter of the United Nations preserves the inherent right of individual or collective self-defence if an armed attack occurs?

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Article 51 preserves the inherent right of individual or collective self-defence if an armed attack occurs against a UN Member, until the Security Council has taken the measures necessary to maintain international peace and security.

Measures taken in exercise of this right must be reported immediately to the Security Council.

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Option A

Article 2 sets out Charter principles, including the prohibition on the threat or use of force. Article 51 contains the express self-defence rule.

Option B

Article 51 preserves individual or collective self-defence if an armed attack occurs against a UN Member, subject to the conditions in the article.

Option C

Article 13 concerns General Assembly studies and recommendations.

Option D

Article 47 concerns the Military Staff Committee.

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