Abstract

• Recognition in respect of states arises when a new State is born and seeks to establish relations with the existing States and when it applies for membership of international organizations. Recognition has important legal consequences. The recognized State acquires certain rights, privileges and immunities under international law as well as municipal law. Recognition may be two kinds: de facto and de jure. In both, recognition is an act to give rise to legal rights and obligations. The problem is that recognition frequently been withheld by the State for political reasons. In order that an entity merits recognition as a state, it includes effective control over a clearly defined territory and population; an organised governmental administration of that territory and a capacity to act effectively to conduct foreign relations and to fulfill international obligations. Recent practice includes human rights and other matters.