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... Considering the obligation of States under the Charter of the United Nations to promote universal respect for, and observance of, human rights and freedoms, ...


... 2. All peoples may, for their own ends, freely dispose of their natural wealth and resources without prejudice to any obligations arising out of international economic co-operation, based upon the principle of mutual benefit, and international law. In no case may a people be deprived of its own means of subsistence. ...


... 2. Reports may indicate factors and difficulties affecting the degree of fulfilment of obligations under the present Covenant. ...