<p>The International Court of Justice (ICJ) Tuesday (Apr 30) rejected a demand by Nicaragua to force Germany to stop sending military aid to Israel, which has been fighting a deadly war in Gaza against the Palestinian militant organisation Hamas since&nbsp;October 7. Nicaragua’s request to make Germany renew its funding to the UN aid agency in Gaza&nbsp;was also dismissed&nbsp;by the court in a 15-1 vote.</p>

<p>“Based on the factual information and legal arguments presented by the parties, the court concludes that, as present, the circumstances are not such as to require the exercise of its power ... to indicate provisional measures,” said Nawaf Salam, the court’s president.</p>

<p>Notably, the case against Germany has not been dismissed&nbsp;completely&nbsp;and will continue to be heard in court until it’s resolved. The court also raised concerns regarding the ongoing violence in Gaza.</p>

<p>The court “remains deeply concerned about the catastrophic living conditions of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in particular in view of the prolonged and widespread deprivation of food and other basic necessities to which they have been subjected,” added Salam in his statement.</p>

<h2><strong>Germany vs Nicaragua</strong></h2>

<p>Nicaragua&nbsp;in&nbsp;its case against&nbsp;Germany&nbsp;argued that it was aiding Israel’s ‘genocide’ in Gaza by selling arms and providing other support.</p>

<p>&nbsp;Germany&nbsp;on&nbsp;the other&nbsp;hand&nbsp;says it has barely exported any arms to the Jewish nation since the war began on&nbsp;Oct 7&nbsp;after the Hamas attacks.</p>

<p>Nicaragua’s case comes after South Africa filed a genocide case against Israel last year in the international court.</p>

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<p>Earlier this month, Nicaragua’s ambassador to the Netherlands, Carlos José Argüello Gómez, told the 16-judge panel that “Germany is failing to honour its own obligation to prevent genocide or to ensure respect of international humanitarian law.”</p>

<p>Reacting to it, the head of Germany’s legal team, Tania von Uslar-Gleichen, said that Nicaragua’s claims “have no basis in fact or law.”</p>

<h2><strong>Israel’s stance</strong></h2>

<p>Israel, which is not a party to the ICJ case,&nbsp;strongly&nbsp;denies it’s committing genocide in Gaza and says it’s acting in self-defence.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: US &amp; Britain hopeful that Hamas will accept Israeli truce proposal</strong></p>

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<p>Israeli legal adviser Tal Becker told judges at the court earlier this year in the case brought by South Africa that Israel is fighting a “war it did not start and did not want.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The International Court of Justice (ICJ) Tuesday (Apr 30) rejected a demand by Nicaragua to force Germany to stop sending military aid to Israel, which has been fighting a deadly war in Gaza against the Palestinian militant organisation Hamas since October 7.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) Tuesday (Apr 30) rejected a demand by Nicaragua to force Germany to stop sending military aid to Israel, which has been fighting a deadly war in Gaza against the Palestinian militant organisation Hamas since October 7. Nicaragua’s request to make Germany renew its funding to the UN aid agency in Gaza was also dismissed by the court in a 15-1 vote. “Based on the factual information and legal arguments presented by the parties, the court concludes that, as present, the circumstances are not such as to require the exercise of its power ... to indicate provisional measures,” said Nawaf Salam, the court’s president. Notably, the case against Germany has not been dismissed completely and will continue to be heard in court until it’s resolved. The court also raised concerns regarding the ongoing violence in Gaza. The court “remains deeply concerned about the catastrophic living conditions of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in particular in view of the prolonged and widespread deprivation of food and other basic necessities to which they have been subjected,” added Salam in his statement. Germany vs Nicaragua Nicaragua in its case against Germany argued that it was aiding Israel’s ‘genocide’ in Gaza by selling arms and providing other support. Germany on the other hand says it has barely exported any arms to the Jewish nation since the war began on Oct 7 after the Hamas attacks. Nicaragua’s case comes after South Africa filed a genocide case against Israel last year in the international court. Also read: Iran’s nuclear programme: The forgotten deal but a lurking threat Earlier this month, Nicaragua’s ambassador to the Netherlands, Carlos José Argüello Gómez, told the 16-judge panel that “Germany is failing to honour its own obligation to prevent genocide or to ensure respect of international humanitarian law.” Reacting to it, the head of Germany’s legal team, Tania von Uslar-Gleichen, said that Nicaragua’s claims “have no basis in fact or law.” Israel’s stance Israel, which is not a party to the ICJ case, strongly denies it’s committing genocide in Gaza and says it’s acting in self-defence. Watch: Israel-Hamas war: US & Britain hopeful that Hamas will accept Israeli truce proposal × Israeli legal adviser Tal Becker told judges at the court earlier this year in the case brought by South Africa that Israel is fighting a “war it did not start and did not want.” (With inputs from agencies)

International court dismisses Nicaragua’s plea of forcing Germany to stop sending arms to Israel

<p>The United States, on Wednesday (Feb 21) urged the United Nations’ top court not to remove Israel from the occupied West Bank and Gaza without security guarantees and consider Israel’s “very real security needs”.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>US raises Israel’s security concerns</h2>

<p>The current hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the top UN court, are based on the UN General Assembly’s request in 2022 to issue a non-binding opinion on the legal consequences of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;US calls for temporary ceasefire in Gaza; EU, US warn Israel against Rafah offensive</strong></p>

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<p>“Any movement towards Israel’s withdrawal from the West Bank and Gaza requires consideration for Israel’s very real security needs,” Richard Visek, acting legal adviser at the US State Department told the court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also noted that the UNGA had asked the UN court to opine on the consequences of Israeli occupation prior to Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We were all reminded of those security needs on October 7, and they persist. Regrettably those needs have been ignored by many of the participants,” Visek added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He called on the judges to stick to the established UN framework for the two-state solution.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Washington has been “engaging intensively” with Palestinians, Israel, and other states to not only address the current crisis in Gaza but also “a political settlement that will lead to a durable peace in the region that includes lasting security…and a path to Palestinian statehood,” said the acting legal adviser.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, “There is broad international support for achieving a negotiated solution to the conflict that will give rise to a Palestinian state.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Therefore, the court “should not find that Israel is legally obligated to immediately and unconditionally withdraw from occupied territory,” said the US legal adviser.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, the US amid protests and criticism of Israel’s military action in Gaza continues to back Israel, while President Joe Biden’s administration continues to insist on a two-state solution for the region. However, the leaders of the Jewish state do not agree with the same.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Flagrant violation of international law’</strong></h2>

<p>The UN top court also heard from Vladimir Tarabrin, Russia’s ambassador to the Netherlands who spoke about the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza while condemning the October 7 attack on Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He went on to slam Israel’s retaliation to the attack and called it “collective punishment” which cannot be justified. Around 90 per cent of Gazans have been forced to leave their homes and they are living in inhumane conditions, said Tarabrin.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Russian ambassador said&nbsp;the UN Security Council has agreed that Israeli settlements in the West Bank constitute a “flagrant violation of international law and a major obstacle to the two-state solution and a just and lasting peace”.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>ICJ hearings on Israel’s occupation</strong></h2>

<p>The UN top court is hearing arguments from an unprecedented 52 countries on the Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands that will go on till February 26.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the ICJ has been asked not to opine on the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the occupied territories, but many states participating in the hearings have called on Israel to do so.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 15-judge panel has around six months to issue their opinion on the request.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What Israel has to say</strong></h2>

<p>Israel, which is not participating in the hearings, said in a written statement that the UN court’s involvement could be harmful to achieving a negotiated settlement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amid the ongoing hearing at The Hague, on Wednesday, the Israeli parliament, Knesset, voted to back Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s declaration opposing the “unilateral” creation of a Palestinian state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Netanyahu’s ruling Likud party said 99 out of the 120 lawmakers voted in support of the declaration, passed earlier this week by the cabinet, rejecting all “international dictates” seeking to push for Palestinian statehood.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“This landmark vote underscores our collective resolve: We will not reward terrorism by unilateral recognition in response to the October 7 massacre, nor will we accept imposed solutions,” said the Israeli PM.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, “This strong stance sends a powerful message to the world: Peace and security for Israel will be achieved through negotiations, not through unilateral actions.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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The United States, on Wednesday (Feb 21) urged the United Nations’ top court not to remove Israel from the occupied West Bank and Gaza without security guarantees and consider Israel’s “very real security needs”.

The United States, on Wednesday (Feb 21) urged the United Nations’ top court not to remove Israel from the occupied West Bank and Gaza without security guarantees and consider Israel’s “very real security needs”. US raises Israel’s security concerns The current hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the top UN court, are based on the UN General Assembly’s request in 2022 to issue a non-binding opinion on the legal consequences of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories. WATCH | US calls for temporary ceasefire in Gaza; EU, US warn Israel against Rafah offensive “Any movement towards Israel’s withdrawal from the West Bank and Gaza requires consideration for Israel’s very real security needs,” Richard Visek, acting legal adviser at the US State Department told the court. He also noted that the UNGA had asked the UN court to opine on the consequences of Israeli occupation prior to Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel. “We were all reminded of those security needs on October 7, and they persist. Regrettably those needs have been ignored by many of the participants,” Visek added. He called on the judges to stick to the established UN framework for the two-state solution. Washington has been “engaging intensively” with Palestinians, Israel, and other states to not only address the current crisis in Gaza but also “a political settlement that will lead to a durable peace in the region that includes lasting security…and a path to Palestinian statehood,” said the acting legal adviser. He added, “There is broad international support for achieving a negotiated solution to the conflict that will give rise to a Palestinian state.” Therefore, the court “should not find that Israel is legally obligated to immediately and unconditionally withdraw from occupied territory,” said the US legal adviser. Notably, the US amid protests and criticism of Israel’s military action in Gaza continues to back Israel, while President Joe Biden’s administration continues to insist on a two-state solution for the region. However, the leaders of the Jewish state do not agree with the same. ‘Flagrant violation of international law’ The UN top court also heard from Vladimir Tarabrin, Russia’s ambassador to the Netherlands who spoke about the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza while condemning the October 7 attack on Israel. He went on to slam Israel’s retaliation to the attack and called it “collective punishment” which cannot be justified. Around 90 per cent of Gazans have been forced to leave their homes and they are living in inhumane conditions, said Tarabrin. Also Read | US: Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are 'children' The Russian ambassador said the UN Security Council has agreed that Israeli settlements in the West Bank constitute a “flagrant violation of international law and a major obstacle to the two-state solution and a just and lasting peace”. ICJ hearings on Israel’s occupation The UN top court is hearing arguments from an unprecedented 52 countries on the Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands that will go on till February 26. However, the ICJ has been asked not to opine on the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the occupied territories, but many states participating in the hearings have called on Israel to do so. The 15-judge panel has around six months to issue their opinion on the request. What Israel has to say Israel, which is not participating in the hearings, said in a written statement that the UN court’s involvement could be harmful to achieving a negotiated settlement. Amid the ongoing hearing at The Hague, on Wednesday, the Israeli parliament, Knesset, voted to back Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s declaration opposing the “unilateral” creation of a Palestinian state. Netanyahu’s ruling Likud party said 99 out of the 120 lawmakers voted in support of the declaration, passed earlier this week by the cabinet, rejecting all “international dictates” seeking to push for Palestinian statehood. Also Read | Israeli cabinet rejects ‘unilateral’ recognition of Palestinian state, terms offer a ‘prize for terror’ “This landmark vote underscores our collective resolve: We will not reward terrorism by unilateral recognition in response to the October 7 massacre, nor will we accept imposed solutions,” said the Israeli PM. He added, “This strong stance sends a powerful message to the world: Peace and security for Israel will be achieved through negotiations, not through unilateral actions.” (With inputs from agencies)

US urges UN court to consider Israel’s ‘security needs,’ not order Israel out of West Bank and Gaza

<p>South Africa said on Tuesday it had asked the World Court to consider whether Israel's plan to extend its offensive in Gaza into the city of Rafah requires additional emergency measures to protect Palestinians' rights.</p>

<p>The International Court of Justice (ICJ) last month ordered Israel to take all measures within its power to prevent its troops from committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, in a case brought by South Africa.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: PM Netanyahu says, 'Continued military pessure' key, alarm over tensions</strong></p>

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<p>Israel has denied all allegations of genocide in connection with its war against Gaza's ruling Palestinian Islamist group Hamas and asked the court to reject the case outright, saying it respects international law and has a right to defend itself.</p>

<p>Israel has said it is planning to expand its ground assault into Rafah, where over 1 million Palestinians have sought refuge from the offensive that has laid waste to much of the Gaza Strip since Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7.</p>

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<p>"In a request submitted to the court yesterday (Feb. 12), the South African government said it was gravely concerned that the unprecedented military offensive against Rafah, as announced by the State of Israel, has already led to and will result in further large-scale killing, harm and destruction," a statement issued by South Africa's presidency said.</p>

<p>"This would be in serious and irreparable breach both of the Genocide Convention and of the Court's Order of Jan. 26."</p>

<p>The Hague-based ICJ declined to comment on whether it had received the request.</p>

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<p>In past cases, the ICJ has sometimes granted additional emergency measures when circumstances on the ground changed.</p>

<p>The court has not yet ruled on the core of the case brought by South Africa - whether genocide has occurred in Gaza. But it recognised the right of Palestinians in Gaza to be protected from acts of genocide.</p>


South Africa said on Tuesday it had asked the World Court to consider whether Israel's plan to extend its offensive in Gaza into the city of Rafah requires additional emergency measures to protect Palestinians' rights.

South Africa said on Tuesday it had asked the World Court to consider whether Israel's plan to extend its offensive in Gaza into the city of Rafah requires additional emergency measures to protect Palestinians' rights. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) last month ordered Israel to take all measures within its power to prevent its troops from committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, in a case brought by South Africa. WATCH | Israel-Hamas war: PM Netanyahu says, 'Continued military pessure' key, alarm over tensions Israel has denied all allegations of genocide in connection with its war against Gaza's ruling Palestinian Islamist group Hamas and asked the court to reject the case outright, saying it respects international law and has a right to defend itself. Israel has said it is planning to expand its ground assault into Rafah, where over 1 million Palestinians have sought refuge from the offensive that has laid waste to much of the Gaza Strip since Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7. ALSO READ | Saudi Arabia threatens ‘catastrophe’ if Israel strikes Rafah; Gaza death toll crosses 28,000 "In a request submitted to the court yesterday (Feb. 12), the South African government said it was gravely concerned that the unprecedented military offensive against Rafah, as announced by the State of Israel, has already led to and will result in further large-scale killing, harm and destruction," a statement issued by South Africa's presidency said. "This would be in serious and irreparable breach both of the Genocide Convention and of the Court's Order of Jan. 26." The Hague-based ICJ declined to comment on whether it had received the request. ALSO READ | India-UAE agree to link their instant payment platforms, domestic cards RuPay and JAYWAN In past cases, the ICJ has sometimes granted additional emergency measures when circumstances on the ground changed. The court has not yet ruled on the core of the case brought by South Africa - whether genocide has occurred in Gaza. But it recognised the right of Palestinians in Gaza to be protected from acts of genocide.

Israel-Hamas war: South Africa moves top UN court over Israeli offensive in Rafah

Russia boycotted hearings at the top UN court during which Ukraine is seeking an emergency order to halt hostilities, arguing that Moscow has falsely applied genocide law in justifying its invasion.

Ukraine's envoy criticises Russia for not showing up at top UN court hearing

<p>The&nbsp;European Parliament has voted in favour of taking&nbsp;China to the International Court of Justice in The Hague if China&nbsp;imposes the controversial new security law in Hong Kong.</p>

<p>The security experts, locals of Hong Kong and the European Union government believe the new security bill being imposed by China in Hong Kong&nbsp;will jeopardise Hong Kong' semi-autonomous status and its role as a global financial hub.</p>

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<p>In a resolution, the European Parliament voted 565 in favour to 34 against, with 62 abstentions to protest the security law.</p>

<p>Criticisng the security law, Europe, Australia and the United States say it poses a threat to the&nbsp;"one country, two systems" principle that governs Hong Kong's autonomy.</p>

<p>The European Parliament "calls on the EU and its member states to consider, in the event the new security law is applied, filing a case before the International Court of Justice," the resolution said.</p>

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<p>China has expressed displeasure regarding EU's stand and has alleged the EU of distorting facts.&nbsp;You Wenze, spokesman for the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People`s Congress, China`s parliament expressed his opposition to EU's decision which he said seriously distorted the facts and amounted to open interference in Hong Kong affairs.</p>

<p>The new national security legislation has been under review by&nbsp;Chinese parliament's top decision-making body since Thursday. However, local media has reported that hours-long meetings have had no mention of Hong Kong yet.</p>

<p>The EU is therefore calling for a bloc from European countries to help steer policies and steer economic sanctions.&nbsp;The parliament "believes that the EU should use its economic leverage to challenge China's crackdown on human rights by economic means," the resolution said.</p>

<p>The leaders of the EU institutions and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang are set to hold a summit by video on Monday.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from Reuters)</em></p>


The European Parliament has voted in favour of taking China to the International Court of Justice in The Hague if China imposes the controversial new security law in Hong Kong.

The European Parliament has voted in favour of taking China to the International Court of Justice in The Hague if China imposes the controversial new security law in Hong Kong. The security experts, locals of Hong Kong and the European Union government believe the new security bill being imposed by China in Hong Kong will jeopardise Hong Kong' semi-autonomous status and its role as a global financial hub. Also read: US treatment of Hong Kong depends on how Beijing treats it, says Pompeo In a resolution, the European Parliament voted 565 in favour to 34 against, with 62 abstentions to protest the security law. Criticisng the security law, Europe, Australia and the United States say it poses a threat to the "one country, two systems" principle that governs Hong Kong's autonomy. The European Parliament "calls on the EU and its member states to consider, in the event the new security law is applied, filing a case before the International Court of Justice," the resolution said. Also read: China's puppet in Hong Kong Carrie Lam: A leader who killed her own city China has expressed displeasure regarding EU's stand and has alleged the EU of distorting facts. You Wenze, spokesman for the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People`s Congress, China`s parliament expressed his opposition to EU's decision which he said seriously distorted the facts and amounted to open interference in Hong Kong affairs. The new national security legislation has been under review by Chinese parliament's top decision-making body since Thursday. However, local media has reported that hours-long meetings have had no mention of Hong Kong yet. The EU is therefore calling for a bloc from European countries to help steer policies and steer economic sanctions. The parliament "believes that the EU should use its economic leverage to challenge China's crackdown on human rights by economic means," the resolution said. The leaders of the EU institutions and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang are set to hold a summit by video on Monday. (With inputs from Reuters)

Drag China to UN court over Hong Kong security law: EU Parliament

<p>Tensions between Ukraine and Russia will play out at the UN&#39;s highest court on Monday when judges begin hearing Kiev&#39;s request to order Moscow to halt support for pro-Russian separatists.</p>

<p>Ukraine launched the case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which handles disputes between states, in January.</p>

<p>It accuses Moscow of violating United Nations anti-terrorism and anti-discrimination conventions by supporting pro-Russian groups in Crimea and in eastern Ukraine, where fighting has claimed roughly 10,000 lives in the past three years.</p>

<p>Russia has repeatedly denied sending troops or military equipment to eastern Ukraine and is expected to challenge the jurisdiction of the court.</p>

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<p>Tensions have escalated since a group of Ukrainian politicians and military veterans last month launched a rail blockade of shipments, including coal, from separatist-controlled areas, causing economic pain on both sides.</p>

<p>Ukraine says in its filing that separatist forces, backed by Moscow, have carried out terrorist acts. It cites the bombardment of residential areas and the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 in July 2014, which killed 298 passengers and crew.</p>

<p>In September 2016, a six-country investigative team led by the Netherlands said the plane had been shot down with a Russian-manufactured Buk surface-to-air missile from an area controlled by pro-Russian forces. The team had not yet identified suspects.</p>

<p>Russia has dismissed the findings of the Dutch-led international prosecutors as biased and politically motivated.</p>

<p>The U.N. court takes years to hear cases. Although its rulings are final and binding, it has no means of enforcement.</p>

<p>Monday&#39;s largely procedural hearings will focus on so-called provisional measures, which the parties may request to ensure that there is no aggravation or extension of the conflict.</p>

<p>In a similar case brought by Georgia against Russia, also based on the anti-discrimination treaty, the court found in 2011 that it had no jurisdiction.</p>

<p>(Reuters)</p>


Ukraine launched the case at the International Court of Justice, which handles disputes between states, in January

Tensions between Ukraine and Russia will play out at the UN's highest court on Monday when judges begin hearing Kiev's request to order Moscow to halt support for pro-Russian separatists. Ukraine launched the case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which handles disputes between states, in January. It accuses Moscow of violating United Nations anti-terrorism and anti-discrimination conventions by supporting pro-Russian groups in Crimea and in eastern Ukraine, where fighting has claimed roughly 10,000 lives in the past three years. Russia has repeatedly denied sending troops or military equipment to eastern Ukraine and is expected to challenge the jurisdiction of the court. Russia has repeatedly denied sending troops or military equipment to eastern Ukraine and is expected to challenge the jurisdiction of the court × Tensions have escalated since a group of Ukrainian politicians and military veterans last month launched a rail blockade of shipments, including coal, from separatist-controlled areas, causing economic pain on both sides. Ukraine says in its filing that separatist forces, backed by Moscow, have carried out terrorist acts. It cites the bombardment of residential areas and the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 in July 2014, which killed 298 passengers and crew. In September 2016, a six-country investigative team led by the Netherlands said the plane had been shot down with a Russian-manufactured Buk surface-to-air missile from an area controlled by pro-Russian forces. The team had not yet identified suspects. Russia has dismissed the findings of the Dutch-led international prosecutors as biased and politically motivated. The U.N. court takes years to hear cases. Although its rulings are final and binding, it has no means of enforcement. Monday's largely procedural hearings will focus on so-called provisional measures, which the parties may request to ensure that there is no aggravation or extension of the conflict. In a similar case brought by Georgia against Russia, also based on the anti-discrimination treaty, the court found in 2011 that it had no jurisdiction. (Reuters)

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