1. The power to authorize a Peacekeeping Operation is exclusively vested with the General Assembly.
2. UN Peacekeeping Operations are deployed with the consent of the main parties to the conflict.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Statement Analysis: UN Peacekeeping Operations
Let's evaluate the two statements concerning UN Peacekeeping Operations:
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Statement 1: The power to authorize a Peacekeeping Operation is exclusively vested with the General Assembly.
- This statement is incorrect. The primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, including the authorization of peacekeeping operations, lies with the UN Security Council, not exclusively with the General Assembly.
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Statement 2: UN Peacekeeping Operations are deployed with the consent of the main parties to the conflict.
- This statement is correct. The principle of consent from the host country and/or the main parties involved in the conflict is a fundamental basis for deploying UN Peacekeeping Operations.
Conclusion on Correct Statements
Based on the analysis, only statement 2 is correct. Therefore, the correct option identifies that only statement 2 is accurate.
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