View of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Bench during the reading of its Judgment in the case concerning Questions relating to the Obligation to Prosecute or Extradite (Belgium v. Senegal). This session took place, exceptionally, in the Japanese Room of the Peace Palace. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies. Its official languages are English and French. ICJ news and archives can be accessed via its Website (icj-cij.org).

Friday 20 July 2012

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The President of the International Court of Justice, H. E. Peter Tomka, reads the Judgment of the Court in the case concerning Questions relating to the Obligation to Prosecute or Extradite (Belgium v. Senegal). This session took place, exceptionally, in the Japanese Room of the Peace Palace. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies. Its official languages are English and French. ICJ news and archives can be accessed via its Website (icj-cij.org).

Friday 20 July 2012

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The Registrar of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Philippe Couvreur, during the reading of the Court's Judgment in the case concerning Questions relating to the Obligation to Prosecute or Extradite (Belgium v. Senegal). This session took place, exceptionally, in the Japanese Room of the Peace Palace. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies. Its official languages are English and French. ICJ news and archives can be accessed via its Website (icj-cij.org).

Friday 20 July 2012

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The Agent of Belgium, H. E. Mr Paul Rietjens, during the reading of the International Court of Justice's Judgment in the case concerning Questions relating to the Obligation to Prosecute or Extradite (Belgium v. Senegal). This session took place, exceptionally, in the Japanese Room of the Peace Palace. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies. Its official languages are English and French. ICJ news and archives can be accessed via its Website (icj-cij.org).

Friday 20 July 2012

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Members of the Delegation of Belgium during the reading of the International Court of Justice's Judgment in the case concerning Questions relating to the Obligation to Prosecute or Extradite (Belgium v. Senegal). This session took place, exceptionally, in the Japanese Room of the Peace Palace. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies. Its official languages are English and French. ICJ news and archives can be accessed via its Website (icj-cij.org).

Friday 20 July 2012

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The Agent of Senegal, H. E. Mr Cheikh Tidiane Thiam, during the reading of the International Court of Justice's Judgment in the case concerning Questions relating to the Obligation to Prosecute or Extradite (Belgium v. Senegal). This session took place, exceptionally, in the Japanese Room of the Peace Palace. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies. Its official languages are English and French. ICJ news and archives can be accessed via its Website (icj-cij.org).

Friday 20 July 2012

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Members of the Delegation of Senegal during the reading of the Court's Judgment in the case concerning Questions relating to the Obligation to Prosecute or Extradite (Belgium v. Senegal). This session took place, exceptionally, in the Japanese Room of the Peace Palace. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies. Its official languages are English and French. ICJ news and archives can be accessed via its Website (icj-cij.org).

Friday 20 July 2012

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View of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) during the reading of its Judgment in the case concerning Questions relating to the Obligation to Prosecute or Extradite (Belgium v. Senegal). This session took place, exceptionally, in the Japanese Room of the Peace Palace. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies. Its official languages are English and French. ICJ news and archives can be accessed via its Website (icj-cij.org).

Friday 20 July 2012

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THE HAGUE, 3 February 2012 - Reading of the Judgment of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case concerning Jurisdictional Immunities of the State (Germany v. Italy: Greece intervening) under the Presidency of Judge Hisashi Owada - General view of the Great Hall of Justice of the Peace Palace, seat of the Court since 1946.

Friday 3 February 2012

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THE HAGUE, 3 February 2012 - The President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Judge Hisashi Owada, reads out the Judgment of the Court in the case concerning Jurisdictional Immunities of the State (Germany v. Italy: Greece intervening)

Friday 3 February 2012

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THE HAGUE, 3 February 2012 - The Registrar of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Mr Philippe Couvreur, during the reading of the Judgment of the Court in the case concerning Jurisdictional Immunities of the State (Germany v. Italy: Greece intervening)

Friday 3 February 2012

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ICJ, THE HAGUE, 3 February 2012 - View of the German Delegation : (from r. to l.) H.E. Ms Susanne Wasum Rainer, Ambassador, Director General for Legal Affairs and Legal Adviser, Federal Foreign Office and Mr. Christian Tomuschat, former Member and Chairman of the International Law Commission, Professor emeritus of Public International Law at the Humboldt University of Berlin, Agents of Germany, during the reading of the Judgment of the Court in the case concerning Jurisdictional Immunities of the State (Germany v. Italy: Greece intervening)

Friday 3 February 2012

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ICJ, THE HAGUE, 3 February 2012 - View of the Italian Delegation : (from l. to r.) Mr Paolo Pucci di Benisichi, Ambassador and Counsellor of State, Italy's Agent, and Mr. Giacomo Aiello, State Advocate, Italy's Co-Agent, during the reading of the Judgment of the Court in the case concerning Jurisdictional Immunities of the State (Germany v. Italy: Greece intervening)

Friday 3 February 2012

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ICJ, THE HAGUE, 3 February 2012 - View of the Greek Delegation : (from r. to l.) Mr. Stelios Perrakis, Professor of International and European Institutions, Panteion University of Athens, Agent of Greece, and H. E. Mr John Economides, Ambassador, during the reading of the Judgment of the Court in the case concerning Jurisdictional Immunities of the State (Germany v. Italy: Greece intervening)

Friday 3 February 2012

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ICJ, THE HAGUE, 3 February 2012 - Reading of the Judgment of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case concerning Jurisdictional Immunities of the State (Germany v. Italy: Greece intervening) under the Presidency of Judge Hisashi Owada. General view of the Great Hall of Justice of the Peace Palace, seat of the Court since 1946

Friday 3 February 2012

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ICJ President Peter Tomka reads the Judgment of the International Court of Justice on the question of compensation in the case concerning Ahmadou Sadio Diallo (Republic of Guinea v. Democratic Republic of the Congo). This session took place, exceptionally, in the Auditorium of the Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies.

Tuesday 19 June 2012

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View of the ICJ Bench during the reading, by President Peter Tomka, of the Judgment on the question of compensation in the case concerning Ahmadou Sadio Diallo (Republic of Guinea v. Democratic Republic of the Congo). This session took place, exceptionally, in the Auditorium of the Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies.

Tuesday 19 June 2012

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The Registrar of the ICJ, Mr Philippe Couvreur, during the Judgment session on the question of compensation in the case concerning Ahmadou Sadio Diallo (Republic of Guinea v. Democratic Republic of the Congo). This session took place, exceptionally, in the Auditorium of The Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies.

Tuesday 19 June 2012

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The Agent of Guinea, H.E. Mr. Mohamed Camara, during the Judgment session on the question of compensation in the case concerning Ahmadou Sadio Diallo (Republic of Guinea v. Democratic Republic of the Congo). This session took place, exceptionally, in the Auditorium of the Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies.

Tuesday 19 June 2012

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Members of the Delegation of Guinea during the Judgment session on the question of compensation in the case concerning Ahmadou Sadio Diallo (Republic of Guinea v. Democratic Republic of the Congo). This session took place, exceptionally, in the Auditorium of The Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies. Its official languages are English and French. ICJ news and archives can be accessed via its Website (icj-cij.org).

Tuesday 19 June 2012

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The Co-Agent of the Democratic Republic of Congo, H.E. Mr. Jean Tshibangu Kalala, during the Judgment session on the question of compensation in the case concerning Ahmadou Sadio Diallo (Republic of Guinea v. Democratic Republic of the Congo). This session took place, exceptionally, in the Auditorium of The Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ¿s role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies. Its official languages are English and French. ICJ news and archives can be accessed via its Website (icj-cij.org).

Tuesday 19 June 2012

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Members of the Delegation of the Democratic Republic of Congo during the Judgment session on the question of compensation in the case concerning Ahmadou Sadio Diallo (Republic of Guinea v. Democratic Republic of the Congo). This session took place, exceptionally, in the Auditorium of The Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies. Its official languages are English and French. ICJ news and archives can be accessed via its Website (icj-cij.org).

Tuesday 19 June 2012

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View of the ICJ Bench during the reading, by President Peter Tomka, of the Judgment on the question of compensation in the case concerning Ahmadou Sadio Diallo (Republic of Guinea v. Democratic Republic of the Congo). This session took place, exceptionally, in the Auditorium of the Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies.

Tuesday 19 June 2012

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Solemn Declaration by H.E. Mr Gilbert Guillaume, Judge ad hoc, at the opening of hearings in the case concerning the Maritime Dispute (Peru v. Chile). This session took place, exceptionally, in the auditorium of The Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies.

Monday 3 December 2012

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Solemn Declaration by H.E. Mr Francisco Orrego Vicuña, Judge ad hoc, at the opening of hearings in the case concerning the Maritime Dispute (Peru v. Chile). This session took place, exceptionally, in the auditorium of The Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies.

Monday 3 December 2012

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View of the courtroom at the opening of the ICJ hearings in the case concerning the Maritime Dispute (Peru v. Chile). This session took place, exceptionally, in the auditorium of The Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies.

Monday 3 December 2012

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ICJ Judges at the opening of the public hearings in the case concerning the Maritime Dispute (Peru v. Chile). This session took place, exceptionally, in the auditorium of The Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies.

Monday 3 December 2012

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ICJ President, H. E. Judge Peter Tomka, at the opening of the ICJ hearings in the case concerning the Maritime Dispute (Peru v. Chile). This session took place, exceptionally, in the auditorium of The Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies.

Monday 3 December 2012

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The Registrar of the ICJ, H. E. Mr Philippe Couvreur, at the opening of the ICJ hearings in the case concerning the Maritime Dispute (Peru v. Chile). This session took place, exceptionally, in the auditorium of The Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies.

Monday 3 December 2012

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The Agent of Peru, H.E. Mr. Allan Wagner, at the opening of the ICJ hearings in the case concerning the Maritime Dispute (Peru v. Chile). This session took place, exceptionally, in the auditorium of The Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies.

Monday 3 December 2012

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Members of the Delegation of Peru at the opening of the ICJ hearings in the case concerning the Maritime Dispute (Peru v. Chile). This session took place, exceptionally, in the auditorium of The Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies.

Monday 3 December 2012

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The Agent of Chile, H.E. Mr. Alberto Van Klaveren Stork, at the opening of the ICJ hearings in the case concerning the Maritime Dispute (Peru v. Chile). This session took place, exceptionally, in the auditorium of The Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies.

Monday 3 December 2012

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Members of the Delegation of Chile at the opening of the ICJ hearings in the case concerning the Maritime Dispute (Peru v. Chile). This session took place, exceptionally, in the auditorium of The Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies.

Monday 3 December 2012

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Solemn declaration by H.E. Mr Ahmed Mahiou, Judge ad hoc chosen by Niger, at the opening of the hearings in the case concerning the Frontier Dispute (Burkina Faso/Niger).

Monday 8 October 2012

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Solemn declaration by H.E. Mr Yves Daudet, Judge ad hoc chosen by Burkina Faso, at the opening of the hearings in the case concerning the Frontier Dispute (Burkina Faso/Niger).

Monday 8 October 2012

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View of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Bench at the opening of the hearings in the case concerning the Frontier Dispute (Burkina Faso/Niger). This session took place, exceptionally, in the auditorium of The Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies. Its official languages are French and English. ICJ news and archives can be accessed via its Website (icj-cij.org).

Monday 8 October 2012

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The President of the International Court of Justice, H. E. Mr Peter Tomka, at the opening of the hearings in the case concerning the Frontier Dispute (Burkina Faso/Niger). This session took place, exceptionally, in the auditorium of The Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ¿s role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies. Its official languages are French and English. ICJ news and archives can be accessed via its Website (icj-cij.org).

Monday 8 October 2012

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The Registrar of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), H. E. Mr Philippe Couvreur, at the opening of the hearings in the case concerning the Frontier Dispute (Burkina Faso/Niger). This session took place, exceptionally, in the auditorium of The Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies. Its official languages are French and English. ICJ news and archives can be accessed via its Website (icj-cij.org).

Monday 8 October 2012

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The Agent of Burkina Faso, H. E. Mr Jérôme Bougouma, at the opening of the hearings in the case concerning the Frontier Dispute (Burkina Faso/Niger). This session took place, exceptionally, in the auditorium of The Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies. Its official languages are French and English. ICJ news and archives can be accessed via its Website (icj-cij.org).

Monday 8 October 2012

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Members of the Delegation of Burkina Faso at the opening of the hearings in the case concerning the Frontier Dispute (Burkina Faso/Niger). This session took place, exceptionally, in the auditorium of The Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies. Its official languages are French and English. ICJ news and archives can be accessed via its Website (icj-cij.org).

Monday 8 October 2012

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The Agent of Niger, H. E. Mr Mohamed Bazoum, at the opening of the hearings in the case concerning the Frontier Dispute (Burkina Faso/Niger). This session took place, exceptionally, in the auditorium of The Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies. Its official languages are French and English. ICJ news and archives can be accessed via its Website (icj-cij.org).

Monday 8 October 2012

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Members of the Delegation of Niger at the opening of the hearings in the case concerning the Frontier Dispute (Burkina Faso/Niger). This session took place, exceptionally, in the auditorium of The Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ¿s role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies. Its official languages are French and English. ICJ news and archives can be accessed via its Website (icj-cij.org).

Monday 8 October 2012

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View of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at the opening of the hearings in the case concerning the Frontier Dispute (Burkina Faso/Niger). This session took place, exceptionally, in the auditorium of The Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies. Its official languages are French and English. ICJ news and archives can be accessed via its Website (icj-cij.org).

Monday 8 October 2012

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ICJ Sketchmap 2, delimitation claimed by Nicaragua

Monday 19 November 2012

ICJ Sketchmap 3, delimitation claimed by Colombia

Monday 19 November 2012

ICJ Sketchmap 11 showing the course of the maritime boundary decided by the Court

Monday 19 November 2012

View of the bench during the delivery of the ICJ Judgment in the case concerning the Territorial and Maritime Dispute (Nicaragua v. Colombia), under the presidency of H.E. Judge Peter Tomka. This session took place, exceptionally, in the Auditorium of the Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies.

Monday 19 November 2012

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ICJ President, H.E. Judge Peter Tomka, reads the Judgment of the Court in the case concerning the Territorial and Maritime Dispute (Nicaragua v. Colombia). This session took place, exceptionally, in the Auditorium of the Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies.

Monday 19 November 2012

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The Registrar of the ICJ, H.E. Mr Philippe Couvreur, during the delivery of the ICJ Judgment in the case concerning the Territorial and Maritime Dispute (Nicaragua v. Colombia). This session took place, exceptionally, in the Auditorium of the Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies.

Monday 19 November 2012

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The Agent of Nicaragua, H.E. Mr. Carlos José Argüello Gómez, during the delivery of the ICJ Judgment in the case concerning the Territorial and Maritime Dispute (Nicaragua v. Colombia). This session took place, exceptionally, in the Auditorium of the Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies.

Monday 19 November 2012

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Members of the Delegation of Nicaragua during the delivery of the ICJ Judgment in the case concerning the Territorial and Maritime Dispute (Nicaragua v. Colombia). This session took place, exceptionally, in the Auditorium of the Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies.

Monday 19 November 2012

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The Agent of Colombia, H.E. Mr. Julio Londoño Paredes, during the delivery of the ICJ Judgment in the case concerning the Territorial and Maritime Dispute (Nicaragua v. Colombia). This session took place, exceptionally, in the Auditorium of the Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies.

Monday 19 November 2012

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Members of the Delegation of Colombia during the delivery of the ICJ Judgment in the case concerning the Territorial and Maritime Dispute (Nicaragua v. Colombia). This session took place, exceptionally, in the Auditorium of the Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies.

Monday 19 November 2012

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View of the room during the delivery of the ICJ Judgment in the case concerning the Territorial and Maritime Dispute (Nicaragua v. Colombia). This session took place, exceptionally, in the Auditorium of the Hague Academy of International Law. The ICJ's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States (its Judgments are final and binding) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and agencies.

Monday 19 November 2012

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View of the courtroom of the International Court of Justice at the opening of the hearings in the case concerning Whaling in the Antarctic (Australia v. Japan; New Zealand intervening).

Wednesday 26 June 2013

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Judges of the International Court of Justice at the opening of the public hearings in the case concerning Whaling in the Antarctic (Australia v. Japan; New Zealand intervening).

Wednesday 26 June 2013

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The President of the International Court of Justice, H.E. Judge Peter Tomka, at the opening of the case concerning Whaling in the Antarctic (Australia v. Japan; New Zealand intervening).

Wednesday 26 June 2013

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Solemn Declaration by H.E. Mrs Hilary Charlesworth, Judge ad hoc, at the opening of the hearings in the case concerning Whaling in the Antarctic (Australia v. Japan; New Zealand intervening), on 26 June 2013.

Wednesday 26 June 2013

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The Registrar of the International Court of Justice, H.E. Mr Philippe Couvreur, at the opening of the hearings in the Australia v. Japan Case (New Zealand intervening).

Wednesday 26 June 2013

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The Agent of Australia, Mr. Bill Campbell, Q.C., General Counsel (International Law), Attorney General's Department, at the opening of the hearings in the case concerning Whaling in the Antarctic (Australia v. Japan; New Zealand intervening).

Wednesday 26 June 2013

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Members of the Delegation of Australia at the opening of the hearings in the case concerning Whaling in the Antarctic (Australia v. Japan; New Zealand intervening).

Wednesday 26 June 2013

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The Agent of Japan, Mr. Koji Tsuruoka, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, at the opening of the hearings in the case concerning Whaling in the Antarctic (Australia v. Japan; New Zealand intervening).

Wednesday 26 June 2013

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Members of the Delegation of Japan at the opening of the hearings in the case concerning Whaling in the Antarctic (Australia v. Japan; New Zealand intervening).

Wednesday 26 June 2013

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The Agent of New Zealand, Dr. Penelope Ridings, International Legal Adviser, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, at the opening of the hearings in the case concerning Whaling in the Antarctic (Australia v. Japan; New Zealand intervening).

Wednesday 26 June 2013

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Members of the Delegation of New Zealand at the opening of the hearings in the case concerning Whaling in the Antarctic (Australia v. Japan; New Zealand intervening).

Wednesday 26 June 2013

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The Members of the International Court of Justice pictured on 15 April 2013, the opening day of the hearings on the Request for Interpretation of the Judgment of 15 June 1962 in the Case concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Merits), under the presidency of H.E. Judge Peter Tomka (Slovakia).

Monday 15 April 2013

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The President of the International Court of Justice, H.E. Judge Peter Tomka (Slovakia) pictured on 15 April 2013, the opening day of the hearings on the Request for Interpretation of the Judgment of 15 June 1962 in the Case concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Merits).

Monday 15 April 2013

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The President of the International Court of Justice, H.E. Judge Peter Tomka (Slovakia) pictured on 15 April 2013, the opening day of the hearings on the Request for Interpretation of the Judgment of 15 June 1962 in the Case concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Merits).

Monday 15 April 2013

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The Registrar of the International Court of Justice, H.E. Mr Philippe Couvreur pictured on 15 April 2013, the opening day of the hearings on the Request for Interpretation of the Judgment of 15 June 1962 in the Case concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Merits), under the presidency of H.E. Judge Peter Tomka (Slovakia).

Monday 15 April 2013

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H.E. Mr. Hor Namhong, Agent of Cambodia, pictured on 15 April 2013, the opening day of the hearings on the Request for Interpretation of the Judgment of 15 June 1962 in the Case concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Merits), under the presidency of H.E. Judge Peter Tomka (Slovakia).

Monday 15 April 2013

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H.E. Mr. Virachai Plasai, Agent of Thailand, pictured on 15 April 2013, the opening day of the hearings on the Request for Interpretation of the Judgment of 15 June 1962 in the Case concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Merits), under the presidency of H.E. Judge Peter Tomka (Slovakia).

Monday 15 April 2013

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Members of the Delegation of Cambodia, pictured on 15 April 2013, the opening day of the hearings on the Request for Interpretation of the Judgment of 15 June 1962 in the Case concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Merits), under the presidency of H.E. Judge Peter Tomka (Slovakia).

Monday 15 April 2013

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Members of the Delegation of Thailand pictured on 15 April 2013, the opening day of the hearings on the Request for Interpretation of the Judgment of 15 June 1962 in the Case concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Merits), under the presidency of H.E. Judge Peter Tomka (Slovakia).

Monday 15 April 2013

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The Great Hall of Justice of the Peace Palace pictured on 15 April 2013, the opening day of the hearings on the Request for Interpretation of the Judgment of 15 June 1962 in the Case concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Merits), under the presidency of H.E. Judge Peter Tomka (Slovakia).

Monday 15 April 2013

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View of the ICJ Courtroom.

Monday 3 March 2014

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View of the ICJ Judges

Monday 3 March 2014

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The President of the Court, H.E. Judge Peter Tomka

Monday 3 March 2014

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The Registrar of the Court, H.E. Mr Philippe Couvreur

Monday 3 March 2014

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The Agent of Croatia, Mrs Vesna Crni? Groti?

Monday 3 March 2014

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Members of the Delegation of Croatia

Monday 3 March 2014

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The Agent of Serbia, Mr Sa?a Obradovi?

Monday 3 March 2014

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Members of the Delegation of Serbia

Monday 3 March 2014

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View of the Great Hall of Justice (the Courtroom of the ICJ) at the opening of the public hearings in the case concerning Construction of a Road in Costa Rica along the San Juan River (Nicaragua v. Costa Rica), which has been joined with the case concerning Certain Activities carried out by Nicaragua in the Border Area (Costa Rica v. Nicaragua) (Request for the indication of provisional measures filed by Nicaragua on 11 October 2013).

Tuesday 5 November 2013

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Members of the International Court of Justice at the opening of the public hearings in the case concerning Construction of a Road in Costa Rica along the San Juan River (Nicaragua v. Costa Rica), which has been joined with the case concerning Certain Activities carried out by Nicaragua in the Border Area (Costa Rica v. Nicaragua) (Request for the indication of provisional measures filed by Nicaragua on 11 October 2013).

Tuesday 5 November 2013

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ICJ President, H.E. Judge Peter Tomka, at the opening of the public hearings in the case concerning Construction of a Road in Costa Rica along the San Juan River (Nicaragua v. Costa Rica), which has been joined with the case concerning Certain Activities carried out by Nicaragua in the Border Area (Costa Rica v. Nicaragua) (Request for the indication of provisional measures filed by Nicaragua on 11 October 2013).

Tuesday 5 November 2013

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The Registrar of the Court, H.E. Mr Philippe Couvreur, at the opening of the public hearings in the case concerning Construction of a Road in Costa Rica along the San Juan River (Nicaragua v. Costa Rica), which has been joined with the case concerning Certain Activities carried out by Nicaragua in the Border Area (Costa Rica v. Nicaragua) (Request for the indication of provisional measures filed by Nicaragua on 11 October 2013).

Tuesday 5 November 2013

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The Agent of Nicaragua, H.E. Mr. Carlos José Argüello Gómez, at the opening of the public hearings in the case concerning Construction of a Road in Costa Rica along the San Juan River (Nicaragua v. Costa Rica), which has been joined with the case concerning Certain Activities carried out by Nicaragua in the Border Area (Costa Rica v. Nicaragua) (Request for the indication of provisional measures filed by Nicaragua on 11 October 2013).

Tuesday 5 November 2013

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Members of the Delegation of Nicaragua at the opening of the public hearings in the case concerning Construction of a Road in Costa Rica along the San Juan River (Nicaragua v. Costa Rica), which has been joined with the case concerning Certain Activities carried out by Nicaragua in the Border Area (Costa Rica v. Nicaragua) (Request for the indication of provisional measures filed by Nicaragua on 11 October 2013).

Tuesday 5 November 2013

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The Agent of Costa Rica, H.E. Mr. Edgar Ugalde Álvarez, at the opening of the public hearings in the case concerning Construction of a Road in Costa Rica along the San Juan River (Nicaragua v. Costa Rica), which has been joined with the case concerning Certain Activities carried out by Nicaragua in the Border Area (Costa Rica v. Nicaragua) (Request for the indication of provisional measures filed by Nicaragua on 11 October 2013).

Tuesday 5 November 2013

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Members of the Delegation of Costa Rica at the opening of the public hearings in the case concerning Construction of a Road in Costa Rica along the San Juan River (Nicaragua v. Costa Rica), which has been joined with the case concerning Certain Activities carried out by Nicaragua in the Border Area (Costa Rica v. Nicaragua) (Request for the indication of provisional measures filed by Nicaragua on 11 October 2013).

Tuesday 5 November 2013

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