Who is entitled to request an advisory opinion of the ICJ ........

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Who is entitled to request an advisory opinion of the ICJ?

Only the principal organs of the UN may request an advisory opinion (Security Council, General Assembly, ECOSOC, Trusteeship Council, Secretariat)

All international organizations may request an advisory opinion

The General Assembly and the Security Council may request advisory opinions on any legal question, as well as 'other organs of the United Nations and specialized agencies, which may at any time be so authorized by the General Assembly, may also request advisory opinions of the Court on legal questions arising within the scope of their activities'

The principal organs of the UN may request an advisory opinion as well as the State that have been authorized by the General Assembly

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Explanation:

Under article 96(1) UN Charter, the General Assembly or the Security Council may request advisory opinions on any legal question, as well as 'other organs of the United Nations and specialized agencies, which may at any time be so authorized by the General Assembly, may also request advisory opinions of the Court on legal questions arising within the scope of their activities'.