Republic of the Congo v. Uganda
GPTKB entity
Statements (99)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:international_law
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| gptkbp:appeal_possibility |
no appeal possible
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| gptkbp:case_analysis |
analyzed in law journals
international law forums regional security policies current international relations legal scholars' reviews implications for state accountability impact on international humanitarian law law schools' curriculum future international disputes extensive legal analysis required implications for future conflicts in Africa |
| gptkbp:case_follow-up |
follow-up actions by both countries
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| gptkbp:case_number |
available in public records
ICJ Case No. 116 ICJ case files extensive documentation and evidence |
| gptkbp:case_outcome |
influence on future cases
impact on African Union policies reaffirmation of international norms impact on regional stability in Africa influenced future ICJ cases judgment influenced by international norms. recognized by international law experts |
| gptkbp:case_significance |
landmark case in international law
highlighting human rights violations landmark ruling in international law significant for African international relations |
| gptkbp:consequences |
set precedents for future cases
state liability in international law |
| gptkbp:context |
gptkb:Second_Congo_War
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| gptkbp:court |
gptkb:The_Hague
gptkb:Uganda gptkb:Congo_Free_State gptkb:international_law |
| gptkbp:damage |
$325 million
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| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
strained between Congo and Uganda
diplomatic negotiations prior to case |
| gptkbp:dispute_origin |
territorial and resource conflicts
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| gptkbp:duration |
several years of litigation
over 5 years highly complex legal arguments |
| gptkbp:hearing_duration |
several years
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
colonial legacy in Africa
post-colonial conflicts in Africa |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Republic of the Congo v. Uganda
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| gptkbp:icj_case_number |
116
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| gptkbp:impact |
international law on state conduct
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| gptkbp:international_relations |
Congo-Uganda relations
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| gptkbp:international_response |
international community response
global attention on African conflicts |
| gptkbp:involved_countries |
gptkb:United_Nations_General_Assembly
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| gptkbp:involved_parties |
gptkb:Uganda
gptkb:Congo_Free_State government officials from both nations |
| gptkbp:is_a_basis_for |
Article 38 of the ICJ Statute
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| gptkbp:is_a_document_that |
ICJ reports
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| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
cited in legal literature
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| gptkbp:is_debated_in |
peaceful settlement of disputes
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| gptkbp:judged_by |
December 19, 2005
regional stability in Africa |
| gptkbp:judges |
gptkb:Judges_of_the_International_Court_of_Justice
judges from various countries |
| gptkbp:judgment_enforcement |
difficulties in enforcement
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| gptkbp:judicial_review |
ICJ's authority
review of state conduct |
| gptkbp:legal_context |
post-colonial Africa
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| gptkbp:legal_findings |
evidence of unlawful actions
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| gptkbp:legal_framework |
gptkb:international_law
international humanitarian law ICJ's jurisdiction |
| gptkbp:legal_issue |
gptkb:military_conflict
violation of human rights |
| gptkbp:legal_outcome |
reaffirmation of state sovereignty
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| gptkbp:legal_principle |
sovereignty and territorial integrity
violation of sovereignty sovereignty and non-interference |
| gptkbp:legal_representation |
attorneys from both countries
International legal counsel studied by legal scholars worldwide |
| gptkbp:material |
military incursions by Uganda
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
significant media coverage
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| gptkbp:outcome |
judgment in favor of the Republic of the Congo
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| gptkbp:precedent |
state accountability for military actions
state responsibility for armed actions established precedent for reparations state responsibility for acts of armed forces |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
mixed reactions
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| gptkbp:related_cases |
Armed Activities on the Territory of the Congo case
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| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Second_Congo_War
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| gptkbp:relation_to |
deteriorated relations between countries
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| gptkbp:resolution |
resolved through international legal mechanisms
resolution through judicial means |
| gptkbp:revival |
financial compensation
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| gptkbp:significance |
impact on international law
clarification of international humanitarian law |
| gptkbp:treaty |
gptkb:Treaty_of_Friendship_and_Cooperation
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| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:2005
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