The Kurdish people have the right of self-determination like every other nation in the world. Jalal Talabani
Neither the free will of the people nor the right of self-determination nor even the consent of a majority of convinced National-Socialists can be cited as justification for the obliteration of Austria after 1938. Kurt Schuschnigg
Neither the right of self-determination nor the principle of territorial integrity is absolute. Alfred de Zayas
In its essence, the right of self-determination means that individuals and peoples should be in control of their destinies and should be able to live out their identities, whether within the boundaries of existing States or through independence. Alfred de Zayas
All peoples have the right of self-determination. Alfred de Zayas
A violation of the right of self-determination gives rise to a legitimate human rights claim by individuals and groups and triggers State responsibility to make reparation. Alfred de Zayas