U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea
Coverage of U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea in the Nexus archive.
- Philippines commemorates 2016 South China Sea ruling rejected by Beijing
The Philippines commemorated the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling, which invalidated China’s expansive claims in the disputed waters. China rejected the ruling as illegal, while the U.S. and allies reiterated support for the decision, citing its importance for maritime law and regional stability.
- UNCLOS conciliation gives Cambodia, Thailand a just path to peace
Cambodia initiated compulsory conciliation proceedings with Thailand under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to address maritime rights disputes after Thailand withdrew from a 25-year-old bilateral memorandum of understanding. The MoU was intended to facilitate an agreement on maritime boundaries.
- Cambodia initiates action with UN agency to force conciliation of maritime dispute with Thailand
Cambodia has initiated compulsory conciliation under the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to resolve a maritime border dispute with Thailand over territory believed to contain natural gas. Thailand terminated a 25-year-old agreement to address overlapping claims, prompting Cambodia's legal action. Both nations emphasize resolving the issue through international law, though Thailand opposes third-party adjudication.