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ICJ Rules on Armenia-Azerbaijan Dispute
The ICJ ruled that it has jurisdiction to hear Armenia's case against Azerbaijan over alleged human rights violations against ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh.
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- What is the next step in the ICJ's proceedings regarding this case?
- The ICJ's decision is binding and not subject to appeal. The court will now determine whether Azerbaijan's actions constitute discriminatory treatment based on the ethnic origin of the victims.
- What was Azerbaijan's primary objection to the ICJ's jurisdiction in this case?
- Azerbaijan argued that the ICJ lacked jurisdiction because Armenia hadn't fulfilled a pre-negotiation condition stipulated in the CERD. However, the ICJ determined that Armenia had made genuine attempts to negotiate with Azerbaijan before resorting to the court.
- What event in September 2023 significantly escalated the conflict and prompted further action from Armenia?
- Following a 24-hour military operation in September 2023, Azerbaijan regained control over Nagorno-Karabakh, leading to a mass exodus of Armenians from the region. Armenia subsequently accused Azerbaijan of ethnic cleansing.
- What was the ruling of the International Court of Justice regarding the case brought by Armenia against Azerbaijan?
- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that it has jurisdiction over Armenia's case against Azerbaijan, rejecting Azerbaijan's objections. The case concerns alleged violations of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD) related to the treatment of ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh.
- What specific accusations did Armenia make against Azerbaijan regarding the treatment of Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh?
- Armenia accused Azerbaijan of violence, discrimination, and ethnic cleansing against Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh, including murder, torture, and arbitrary detention. Azerbaijan denied these accusations, claiming the Armenian exodus was a personal decision.