Chapter XII of theUnited Nations Charter deals with the internationaltrusteeship system. It reaffirms the twin goals mentioned inChapter XI to "promote the political, economic, social, and educational advancement of the inhabitants of the trust territories, and their progressive development towards self-government or independence".[1] It also provides that the trusteeship system applies to:[2]
Application is not automatic, but the trusteeship system is not imposed by the Charter on any territories. Its application is left to subsequent agreements between the states directly concerned. Although there are no territories administered under this system today, a country could theoretically place one of its territories under the trusteeship system. Articles 82-85 make reference to "strategic areas" of territories.[3]
The trusteeship system shall not apply to territories which have becomemembers of the United Nations, only among those of sovereign equality.[4]
Article 79 of Chapter XII has been criticized for its ambiguous language.[5]
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