9 12. Nothing in this Article shall prejudice the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity of states. Article 6 Obligations Relating to International Organizations and Humanitarian Agencies 1. International organizations and humanitarian agencies shall discharge their obligations under this Convention in conformity with international law and the laws of the country in which they operate. 2. In providing protection and assistance to Internally Displaced Persons, international organizations and humanitarian agencies shall respect the rights of such persons in accordance with international law. 3. International organizations and humanitarian agencies shall be bound by the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence of humanitarian actors, and ensure respect for relevant international standards and codes of conduct. Article 7 Protection and Assistance to Internally Displaced Persons in Situations of Armed Conflict 1. The provisions of this Article shall not, in any way whatsoever, be construed as affording legal status or legitimizing or recognizing armed groups and are without prejudice to the individual criminal responsibility of the members of such groups under domestic or international criminal law. 2. Nothing in this Convention shall be invoked for the purpose of affecting the sovereignty of a State or the responsibility of the Government, by all legitimate means, to maintain or re-establish law and order in the State or to defend the national unity and territorial integrity of the State. 3. The protection and assistance to internally displaced persons under this Article shall be governed by international law and in particular international humanitarian law. 4. Members of Armed groups shall be held criminally responsible for their acts which violate the rights of internally displaced persons under international law and national law. 5. Members of armed groups shall be prohibited from: ." ··( .