Q. Regarding Article 99 of the UN Charter, which of the following statements is correct?

[A] The article allows the UN Secretary-General to bring to the attention of the UNSC any matter that may threaten international peace and security.

[B] The article allows the UNSC to initiate military action.

[C] The article allows the UN to dismiss its member states.

[D] The article allows the UN to prosecute international war criminals.

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation: Article 99 of the UN Charter is a special and independent political tool given to the UN Secretary-General. The article allows the UN Secretary-General to bring to the attention of the UN Security Council any matter which in his opinion may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security. When Article 99 is invoked, the President of the UN Security Council is under the obligation to call a meeting of the Security Council.

Source: ForumIAS

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