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Case concerning hydrocarbon exploitation in the South-West Atlantic Ocean (Argentina v. United Kingdom), Provisional Measures

The public hearing will open on 10 November 2026 at 10 a.m. 

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The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) is an independent judicial body established by the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. It has jurisdiction over any dispute concerning the interpretation or application of the Convention, and over all matters specifically provided for in any other agreement which confers jurisdiction on the Tribunal. Disputes relating to the Convention may concern the delimitation of maritime zones, navigation, conservation and management of the living resources of the sea, protection and preservation of the marine environment and marine scientific research.

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Case concerning hydrocarbon exploitation in the South-West Atlantic Ocean (Argentina v. United Kingdom), Provisional Measures

Solemn declaration to be made by Judges ad hoc on 9 November 2026 at 10 a.m. Read more

Case concerning hydrocarbon exploitation in the South-West Atlantic Ocean (Argentina v. United Kingdom), Provisional Measures

By Order dated 20 October 2026, the President of the Tribunal, Judge Maurice K. Kamga, fixed 10 and 11… Read more

Argentina seeks provisional measures in a dispute with the United Kingdom concerning the exploitation of hydrocarbon resources in the South-West Atlantic Ocean

On 13 October 2026, Argentina submitted a request to the Tribunal for the prescription of provisional measures… Read more

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