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8.
The Oil Platforms Case
(2003)– The ICJ
ruled on a dispute between Iran and the United States, determining whether the U.S. had violated
international law by attacking Iranian oil platforms, focusing on the interpretation of treaties and the use
of force.
9.
The Rainbow Warrior Case
(1990)– A dispute
between France and New Zealand concerning the sinking of a French Greenpeace ship in New Zealand's waters,
focusing on issues of state sovereignty, diplomatic protection, and international
terrorism.
10.
The Lockerbie Bombing Case
(1992-2003)– Involving
the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, the case dealt with the principle of state
responsibility for acts of terrorism and the jurisdiction of the United Nations Security Council in
addressing such crimes.
11.
The South China Sea Arbitration
(2016)– The
Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled on a case brought by the Philippines against China over territorial
claims in the South China Sea, emphasizing the application of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the
Sea (UNCLOS) in maritime disputes.
12.
The Iran Hostages Case
(1980)– The ICJ
dealt with a case in which the U.S. sued Iran for the illegal detention of American diplomats. The court
ruled that Iran violated international law, including the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic
Relations.
13.
The LaGrand Case
(2001)– A case
before the ICJ involving Germany’s request for the U.S. to halt the execution of two German nationals who had
not been informed of their rights under the Vienna Convention, highlighting consular rights and due
process.
14.
The S.S. Lotus Case
(1927)– A pivotal
case before the Permanent Court of International Justice (PCIJ) involving a collision between a French and
Turkish vessel. The ruling reinforced the principle of state sovereignty in international
waters.
15.
The Case of the Suez Canal
(1951)– The ICJ
ruled on the legality of Egypt’s nationalization of the Suez Canal, emphasizing the application of treaties
and international law concerning the rights of states in controlling international
waterways.
16.
The Case Concerning the Status of
South West Africa (1966)– The ICJ
examined the legal status of South West Africa (now Namibia) under South African administration, touching
upon issues of colonialism, self-determination, and the application of
mandates.
17.
The United States v. Canada
(1969)– The ICJ
addressed a boundary dispute concerning the use of boundary waters under the 1909 Boundary Waters Treaty,
ruling on the interpretation of treaty provisions governing shared water
resources.
18.
The Case of the Dispute over the
Right of Passage (1957)– The ICJ
ruled on a territorial dispute between India and Portugal regarding India's right to pass through Portuguese
territory to its colony in Goa, India.
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