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"All peoples have the right of self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development. "

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UNGA: International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights , art. 1.1

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International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

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Genuine elections are required to express the will of the people.
The will of the people should be the basis of government, and this obligation is linked inextricably to the electoral system.