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ARTICLE-4     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 1 . In time of public emergency which threatens the life of the nation and the existence of which is officially proclaimed, the States Parties to the present Covenant may take measures derogating from their obligations under the present Covenant to the extent strictly required by the exigencies of the situation, provided that such measures are not inconsistent with their other obligations under international law and do not involve discrimination solely on the ground of race, colour, sex, language, religion or social origin. ...


ARTICLE-8     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (iii) Any service exacted in cases of emergency or calamity threatening the life or well-being of the community; ...