The UN Charter states that human rights is the responsibility of international society. The Charter also prohibits forceful interference against the territorial integrity and political independence of any state. Which takes precedence in humanitarian crises, sovereignty or human rights?
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The problem is that decisions of UN assembly usually used politically against innocent states (like Israel) and not because of humanitarian reasons...
michaeljag 4 months ago