The Recognition of Minority Rights in International Law: A Historical Review
Gobinda Chandra Mandal
Abstract:This study examines the history of minority rights in international law. It begins with the early recognition of minority rights, including the Treaty of Westphalia and the Congress of Vienna, and the emergence of the concept of national minorities in Europe. The article examines minority rights in Europe during the Congress of Berlin and the interwar activities of the League of Nations. Post-World War II developments are explored, with a focus on UN minority recognition. The article also emphasises the role o… Show more
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