Southern African Development Community ARTICLE 13 SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES Any dispute arising between two or more State Parties from the interpretation or application of this Protocol which cannot be settled amicably shall be referred to the Tribunal. ARTICLE 14 WITHDRAWAL A signatory may withdraw from this Protocol upon the expiration of twelve (12) months from the date of giving written notice to that effect to the Chairperson of the Organ. Such Signatory shall cease to enjoy all rights and benefits under this Protocol upon the withdrawal becoming effective. ARTICLE 15 RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS 1. This Protocol in no way detracts from the rights and obligations of State Parties under the Charters of the United Nations and the Organisation of African Unity. 2. This Protocol in no way detracts from the responsibility of the United Nations Security Council to maintain international peace and security. 3. This Protocol shall not derogate from existing agreements between a State Party and another State Party or a non-State Party and an international organisation, other than SADC, provided that such agreements are consistent with the principles and objectives of this Protocol. Protocol on Politics, Defence and Security Co-operation 15