1.
All peoples shall have the right to existence. They shall have the unquestionable and
inalienable right to self- determination. They shall freely determine their political
status and shall pursue their economic and social development according to the policy
they have freely chosen.
2.
Colonized or oppressed peoples shall have the right to free themselves from the bonds
of domination by resorting to any means recognized by the international community.
3.
All peoples shall have the right to the assistance of the States parties to the present
Charter in their liberation struggle against foreign domination, be it political,
economic or cultural.
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In force from 8 September 2026
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