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La Corte Internacional de Justicia celebra 80 años entre presiones al marco legal global
- The UN chief warned that international law is eroding as the World Court marks its 80th anniversary in The Hague.
- Guterres urged that power must yield to law, emphasizing the rule of law over force.
- The ICJ continues to hear cases on Gaza, Ukraine, and climate issues, reflecting its busiest period in history.
- Presiding judge Yuji Iwasawa said the court answers challenges by interpreting and applying international law with rigor and good faith.
- The anniversary saw broad UN and state participation, noting that all UN members are part of the ICJ with varying acceptance of jurisdiction.
- The court’s docket includes genocide allegations against Myanmar and Israel, which both deny the claims.
- The ICJ’s role remains to settle disputes between states and provide advisory opinions to UN bodies.
- The anniversary highlighted the court’s evolution amid global conflicts and climate concerns.
- Observers note powerful states have disregarded international law’s framework in recent actions.
- The ICJ’s relevance persists as states navigate genocide, territorial disputes, and humanitarian concerns.
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