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ICJ grants Ukraine’s motion for provisional measures against Russia in part

The International Court of Justice on Wednesday granted in part a request to impose provisional measures against Russia, accused by Ukraine of terrorism financing and facilitation of racial discrimination.

17:16 19.04.2017

ICJ receives Ukraine’s suit against Russia on alleged breach of conventions

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) confirmed that it had received Ukraine’s lawsuit over alleged violation of two international conventions by Russia.

15:43 17.01.2017

Ukraine accuses Russia of violating two more international conventions

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry was tasked with filing an application with the International Court of Justice regarding alleged violations of two more international conventions by Russia.

18:04 16.01.2017

UN court dismisses Serbia, Croatia mutual genocide allegations

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague refused to sustain mutual claims by Serbia and Croatia accusing each other of genocide during the military conflict after the collapse of Yugoslavia in 1991-1995.

16:22 03.02.2015

Ukraine initiates proceedings against Russia in ICJ - official

Prime Minister of Ukraine Arseniy Yatsenyuk announced that the country initiates proceedings in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Russia for alleged violation of a UN convention on terrorism.

15:30 09.12.2014

ICC to hold preliminary hearing over events in Ukraine

Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Fatou Bensouda is beginning a preliminary hearing on the events in Ukraine that occurred between November 29, 2013, and February 22, 2014, the court announced in its press release Friday.

16:40 25.04.2014

UN court bans Japanese whaling in Antarctica

The International Court of Justice ordered Japan to cease its whaling activities in Antarctica, Reuters reports.

14:55 31.03.2014

Cambodia wins territorial dispute with Thailand in ICJ

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) resolved a long-lasting territorial dispute between Cambodia and Thailand, ruling that the lands around the ancient Hindu temple of Preah Vihear , located between the two kingdoms, belong to Cambodia.

14:50 11.11.2013

Ecuador may appeal to International Court of Justice over Assange

Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Ricardo Patiño does not rule out the possibility of appealing to the International Court of Justice in Hague over a situation concerning Julian Assange, who has been hiding out in an Ecuadorian embassy in London for over a year, Prensa Latina reports on Wednesday.

15:13 09.10.2013

UN court to hear Japan's whale hunt case in June

The International Court of Justice will hear Australia and New Zealand's lawsuit against Japan's whale hunting in the Antarctic in the summer, the court said on its website on Friday.

13:49 12.04.2013

Georgian president to be questioned on 2008 conflict - Justice Ministry

Georgia's Justice Ministry plans to question President Mikheil Saakashvili and other officials in connection with the August 2008 Russia-Georgia conflict, Minister Thea Tsulukiani said at a news briefing on Monday.

16:39 08.04.2013

Colombia quits Hague Court jurisdiction after ruling over dispute vs Nicaragua

Colombia has decided to withdraw from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague due to its recent ruling in a maritime dispute with Nicaragua, announced Colombian Foreign Minister Maria Angela Holguin.

13:06 29.11.2012