Home Court Venezuela must refrain from conducting elections in Guyana’s Essequibo region – ICJ

Venezuela must refrain from conducting elections in Guyana’s Essequibo region – ICJ

0
International Court of Justice

Today, the International Court of Justice in the case concerning the Arbitral Award of October 3, 1899, Guyana v Venezuela, the Court unanimously reaffirmed the Provisional Measures granted on December 1, 2023, and directed that it be immediately and effectively implemented.

The Court further ordered that pending a final decision in the case, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela must refrain from conducting elections or preparing to conduct elections in the disputed territory which the Co-operative Republic of Guyana currently administers and over which it exercises control.

Once again, Guyana’s position has prevailed. Once again, it has been demonstrated that Guyana position accords with international law. The Government of Guyana welcomes this decision.

---

Discover more from INews Guyana

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Previous articleCop busted with over 76lbs of ganja remanded
Next articleAdriana Younge’s probe: Hotel owner released from custody, blacklisted from leaving Guyana; cops fired