Law-ref.org Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples
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... Recognizing that the peoples of the world ardently desire the end of colonialism in all its manifestations, ...
... Convinced that the continued existence of colonialism prevents the development of international economic co-operation, impedes the social, cultural and economic development of dependent peoples and militates against the United Nations ideal of universal peace, ...
... Believing that the process of liberation is irresistible and irreversible and that, in order to avoid serious crises, an end must be put to colonialism and all practices of segregation and discrimination associated therewith, ...
... Solemnly proclaims the necessity of bringing to a speedy and unconditional end colonialism in all its forms and manifestations; ...