Maritime Dispute

ICJ Verdict

ICJ Decision: A Victory At Great Cost

The long-awaited decision of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the case of the maritime dispute between Kenya and Somalia was handed down last week, largely proving Somalia right. It has been seven long years and Kenya’s repeated assaults on Somalia sovereignty have not swayed the Somali nation’s resolve not to be easily bullied. […]

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Maritime case at the ICJ

Somalia’s Reliance On The ICJ Decision Won’t Stop Kenya

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is expected to deliver a ruling on the Kenya-Somalia maritime dispute today and the entire Somali nation will be listening to the ruling that many anticipate to be in Somalia’s favor. But is the reliance on the ICJ’s decision sufficient to deter Kenya from infringing on Somali territory? For […]

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Somali Sea claimed by Kenya

How Kenya’s Claim To Somalia’s Sea Could Backfire

On Sunday, Kenyan media reported about the withdrawal from the Maritime case now in front of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). However, Kenya’s claim to the Somali Sea is still intact and could backfire. The reasons for the withdrawal that the Kenyan administration had put forward are the challenges posed by COVID-19 (financial, mobility, […]

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ICJ Begins Hearing The Maritime Dispute

The Hearing on the maritime dispute between Somalia and Kenya began at The Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ). A Somali delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Mahdi Mohamed Guled and lawyers hired by Somalia attended the hearing. Somali Deputy Prime Minister Mahdi Mohamed Guled delivers a sweeping speech at the maritime hearing saying Kenya […]

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Maritime case at the ICJ

Kenya Withdraws From The ICJ Maritime Case

To everyone’s surprise, Kenya withdrew from the maritime dispute case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ahead of a hearing scheduled for Monday, following months of delays at the request of Nairobi authorities. Kenyan media have reported that Kenya has withdrawn from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) case ahead of a hearing scheduled […]

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Somali Sea claimed by Kenya

Somalis To Take Part In The Maritime Defense

Deputy Prime Minister Mahdi Mohamed Guled Khadar calls on Somalis to take part in maritime defense in support of the ICJ upcoming hearing. Mr. Khadar and Attorney General Suleiman Mohamed held a press conference at Aden Adde International Airport to discuss the maritime case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which begins this month. […]

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