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Another new case for the International Court of Justice

The list of cases pending before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) continues to grow. Yesterday (17 November 2008) a new case was added to the docket when the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYRM) instituted proceedings against Greece. The case revolves around Greece’s objection to FYRM joining NATO which, according to FYRM, is in violation of obligations under the Interim Accord entered into by the two countries in September 1995. The Interim Accord also provides the basis for the jurisdiction of the Court. In its Application, FYRM asks the Court to order Greece to inter alia “take all necessary…