Underscoring Importance of Independence for International Court of Justice, General Assembly Stresses Need for Adequate Resources, Law Over Power
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As the International Court of Justice marks its eightieth anniversary amid a record caseload, the General Assembly heard today urgent calls to strengthen the Court’s independence, uphold its decisions and ensure that international law prevails over the use of force.
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- Original: https://press.un.org/en/2026/ga12802.doc.htm
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