Article 19 of the UN Charter 

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• Iran and six other countries surrendered their right to serve in the United Nations General Assembly because they had not charged their dues. 

• The other countries that lost their voting rights were Niger, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Congo Brazzaville, Central African Republic and Libya. On the other hand, three other countries such as Comoros, Somalia, Sao Tome and Principe will be allowed to vote despite their missing dues. 

• The actions of suspending the members from voting has been taken under Article 19 of the United Nations Charter.