UN court backs E Guinea in Gabon dispute over islands in oil-rich waters
Summary
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled in favor of Equatorial Guinea in its dispute with Gabon over three small islands thought to have oil. The court decided these islands belong to Equatorial Guinea based on an old treaty, and Gabon must withdraw its soldiers from the largest island, Mbanié.Key Facts
- The ICJ is based in The Hague, Netherlands, and is the United Nations' top court.
- The dispute involves three islands: Conga, Mbanié, and Cocoteros.
- The argument between Equatorial Guinea and Gabon dates back to the early 1970s.
- The court relied on a 1900 treaty that originally divided colonial territories.
- Gabon claimed a more recent treaty favored them, but the court disagreed.
- As a result of the ruling, Gabon must remove its troops from Mbanié.
- Both countries are oil producers but have seen declining production in recent years.
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