The Trusteeship Council is the UN organ that ensures mandated territories are prepared for self-rule and independence. Established in 1945, it oversaw territories such as former German colonies. Its role has diminished following the decolonization period. ;
The Trusteeship Council is the UN organ that ensured territories taken from Germany and Poland after World War I were prepared for independence. Established in 1945, it oversaw territories and guided them toward self-rule. The Council's significance diminished after the decolonization wave, ending its functions in 1994.
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