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should be admitted to membership in the United Energy Agency to the General Assembly for the year
Nations, 81 1959-1960.35
Having considered the application for membership of 943rd plenary meeting,
the Republic of Mali,82 12 December 1960.
Deci.des..tt! admit the Republic of Mali to membership
in the United Nations. 1513 (XV). Report of the Security Council
876th plenary meeting,
28 September 1960. The General, Assembly
Talles note of the report of the Security Council to
the General Assembly covering the period from 16 July
1492 (XV). Admission of the Federation of 1959 to 15 July 1960. 36
Nigeria to membership in the United Nations 943rd plenary meeting,
The General, Assembly, 12 December 1960.
Having received the recommendation of the Security
Council of 7 October 1960 that the Federation of Nigeria 1514 (XV). Declaration on the granting of
should be admitted to membership in the United independence to colonial countries and
Nations, 83 peoples
Having considered the application for membership of The General, Assembly,
the Federation of Nigeria, 84
Mindful of the determination proclaimed by the peo-
Decides to admit the Federation of Nigeria to mem- ples of the world in the Charter of the United Nations
bership in the United Nations. to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the
893rd plenary meeting, dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal
7 October 1960. rights of men and women and of nations large and small
and to promote social progress and better standards of
life in larger freedom,
1495 (XV). Co-operation of Member States
Conscious of the need for the creation of conditions
The GeneraJ, Assembly, of stability and well-being and peaceful and friendly
Deeply concerned by the increase in world tensions, relations based on respect for the principles of equal
Considering that the deterioration in international rights and self-determination of all peoples, and of
relations constitutes a grave risk to world peace and universal respect for, and observance of, human rights
co-operation, and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction
as to race, sex, language or religion,
Conscious that both in the General Assembly and in
the world at large it is necessary to arrest this trend Recognizing the passionate yearning for freedom in
in international relations and to contribute towards all dependent peoples and the decisive role of such peo-
greater harmony among nations irrespective of the dif- ples in the attainment of their independence,
ferences in their political and economic systems, Aware of the increasing conflicts resulting from the
1. Urges that all countries, in accordance with the denial of or impediments in the way of the freedom of
Charter of the United Nations, refrain from actions such peoples, which constitute a serious threat to world
likely to aggravate international tensions ; peace,
2. Reaffirms the conviction that the strength of the Considering the important role of the United Nations
United Nations rests on the co-operation of its Member in assisting the movement for independence in Trust
States which should be forthcoming in full measure so and Non-Self-Governing Territories,
that the Organization becomes a more effective instru- Recognizing that the peoples of the world ardently
ment for the safeguarding of peace and for the promotion desire the end of colonialism in all its manifestations,
of the economic and social advancement of all peoples;
Convinced that the continued existence of colonialism
3. Urges further that immediate and constructive prevents the development of international economic co-
steps should be adopted in regard to the urgent problems operation, impedes the social, cultural and economic
concerning the peace of the world and the advancement development of dependent peoples and militates against
of its peoples ; the United Nations ideal of universal peace,
4. AppeaJ,s to all Member States to use their utmost Affirming that peoples may, for their own ends, freely
endeavours to these ends. dispose of their natural wealth and resources without
907th plenary meeting, prejudice to any. obligations arising out of international
17 October 1960. economic co-operation, based upon the principle of
mutual benefit, and international law,
1503 (XV). Report of the International Atomic Believing that the process of liberation is irresistible
Energy Agency and irreversible and that, in order to avoid. serious crises,
The GeneraJ, Assembly an end must be put to colonialism and all practices of
segregation and discrimination associated therewith,
Takes note of the report of the International Atomic
Welcoming the emergence in recent years of a large
number of dependent territories into freedom and inde-
81 Ibid., document A/4514.
82 Ibid., document A/4512.
pendence, and recognizing the increasingly powerful
as Ibid., document A/4533. trends towards freedom in such territories which have
U Ibid., document A/4527. not yet attained independence,
1111 Ann-ual report of the Board of Go_vernors to the General
Confermce, 1 July 1959-30 June 1960, Vienna, July 1960 (A/ ~ Official Records of the Gmernl As.mnbly, Fifteenth Session,
4531 and Corr.I and Add.l). Supplement No. 2 (A/4494).
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Convinced that all peoples have an inalienable right any distinction as to race, creed or colour, in order to
to complete freedom, the exercise of their sovereignty enable them to enjoy complete independence and
and the integrity of their national territory, freedom.
Solemnly proclaims the necessity of bringing to a 6. Any attempt aimed at the partial or total dis-
speedy and unconditional end colonialism in all its forms ruption of the national unity and the territorial in-
and manifestations ; tegrity of a country is incompatible with the purposes
And to this end and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.
Declares that: 7. All States shall observe faithfully and strictly
1. The subjection of peoples to alien subjugation, the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations,
domination and exploitation constitutes a denial of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the
fundamental human rights, is contrary to the Charter present Declaration on the basis of equality, non-
of the United Nations and is an impediment to the interference in the internal affairs of all States, and
promotion of world peace and co-operation. respect for the sovereign rights of all peoples and
2. All peoples have the right to self-determination; their territorial integrity.
by virtue of that right they freely determine their 947th plenary meeting,
political statt1s and freely pursue their economic, social 14 December 1960.
and cultural development.
3. Inadequacy of political, economic, social or edu-
cational preparedness should never serve as a pretext 1592 (XV). The situation in the Republic of the
for delaying independence. Congo
4. All armed action or repressive measures of all The General Assembly,
kinds directed against dependent peoples shall cease
in order to enable them to exercise peacefully and H<Wing considered the item entitled "The situation
in the Republic of the Congo",
freely their right to complete independence, and the
integrity of their national territory shall be respected. Noting that the previous resolutions of the Security
5. Immediate steps shall be taken, in Trust and Council and the General Assembly on this subject are
Non-Self-Governing Territories or all other terri- still in effect,
tories which have not yet attained independence, to Decides to keep this item on the agenda of its resumed
transfer all powers to the peoples of those territories, fifteenth session.
without any conditions or reservations, in accordance 958th plenary meeting,
,with their freely expressed will and desire, without 20 December 1960.

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Note
Appointment of the Peace Observation Commission
(item 18)
At its 960th plenary meeting on 20 December 1960, the General Assembly
decided to reappoint, for the calendar years 1961 and 1%2, the present members
of the Peace Observation Commission. The Commission is therefore composed as
follows: CHINA, CzEcHOSLOVAKIA, FRANCE, HONDURAS, INDIA, IRAQ, ISRAEL,
NEW ZEALAND, PAKISTAN, SWEDEN, UNION OF SovIET SocIALIST REPUBLICS,
UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND, UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA and URUGUAY.