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Why is Kenya and Somalia maritime dispute?
To placate both parties, the court drew a new boundary that kept some of the disputed area under Kenyan jurisdiction but still awarded a sizeable chunk to Somalia. The dispute was triggered mainly by the desire for ownership over ocean zones where lucrative oil blocks can be created to auction off for exploration.
Which ocean has been disputed between Kenya and Somalia?
the Indian Ocean
The case concerned a 38,000 sq mile (100,000 sq km) triangle in the Indian Ocean that is thought to be rich in oil and gas. The dispute has been at the heart of a diplomatic row between the neighbours.
Who won the court between Somalia and Kenya?
U.N. court rules in favor of Somalia over Kenya in long-running maritime dispute. The United Nations’ highest court ruled Tuesday in favor of Somalia in a years-long dispute with Kenya about their maritime border, a decision that could worsen the already fragile relationship between the neighboring countries.
Why Kenya withdrew from ICJ?
Kenya withdrew its participation in the public hearings on March 14 citing “substantive and persistent procedural unfairness from a biased bench, and the denial of the right to a fair hearing”. The UN court on Tuesday largely sided with Somalia in a sea border dispute with Kenya.
What is maritime dispute?
Maritime boundary dispute is a dispute relating to demarcation of the different maritime zones between or among states. It is a common scenario all over the world. So, all the states claimed their different maritime zones according to their own interest.
What caused Wagalla massacre?
The Wagalla massacre was the result of an effort to disarm ethnic Somali clans in the north-east of the country. The government said that only 57 people were killed but survivors say close to 5,000 people died.
How are maritime boundaries determined?
The maritime boundaries and areas are calculated from the baselines. In the Maritime Boundaries dataset, the baselines used were a combination of a coastline as a proxy for the low-water line (the normal baseline described in UNCLOS) and straight or archipelagic baselines.
When did the Kenya Somalia maritime dispute start?
2014
Somalia opened the case against Kenya in 2014 over contested parts of the Indian Ocean believed to have rich natural oil and gas reserves. The claim involves 100,000 square kilometers (nearly 40,000 square miles) of seafloor which both countries lay claim to.
Did Kenya withdraw from ICJ?
On Sept. 24, Kenya withdrew its recognition of the compulsory jurisdiction of the ICJ and said it will only reconsider this withdrawal when pragmatic reforms are instituted in the administration of international justice. The UN court on Tuesday largely sided with Somalia in a sea border dispute with Kenya.
Is Lamu part of Somalia?
Lamu County is located in the Northern Coast of Kenya and is one of the Six Coastal Counties in Kenya. It borders Tana River County in the southwest, Garissa County to the north, Republic of Somalia to the northeast and the Indian Ocean to the South….
| Lamu County | |
|---|---|
| Country | Kenya |
| Formed | 4 March 2013 |
| Capital | Lamu |
| Government |
Will Kenya and Somalia resolve the maritime dispute out of court?
Ever since the maritime dispute gained traction, Kenya has maintained that it would prefer to resolve the boundary issue out of court, while Somalia wants the case to be heard by the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
What is the conflict between Kenya and Somalia all about?
Kenya and Somalia have had a protracted dispute over a maritime boundary which escalated in 2014, when Somalia sued Kenya at the International Court of Justice. The fight for resources by Somali leaders has put Kenya’s interests at risk, with the Somali Parliament pushing for the withdrawal of the Kenya Defence Forces.
Why did Somalia file a case before the ICJ?
In August 2014, Somalia filed a case before the ICJ at The Hague over a dispute in relation to “the establishment of the single maritime boundary between the two neighbouring countries in the Indian Ocean delimiting the territorial sea, exclusive economic zones and continental shelf beyond the 200 nautical miles”.
How can Kenya resolve border dispute with South Africa?
The Foreign Affairs Ministry said Kenya has always pushed for diplomatic and peaceful resolution of the conflict by engaging in negotiations and submitting itself to the international courts processes. The ministry maintained the country’s claim over the disputed boundary area, saying it is historically Kenyan.