Indian Ocean Region — Landmark Events

Landmark Events

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), 1982

1982 (entered into force 1994)

While not a 'judgment' in the traditional sense, UNCLOS is the foundational international legal framework governing all aspects of ocean space. It defines maritime zones…

Arbitration between the Republic of Mauritius and the United Kingdom concerning the Chagos Archipelago

2019 (ICJ Advisory Opinion), 2021 (ITLOS Special Chamber)

This case, though primarily concerning sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago (which includes Diego Garcia), has significant implications for the decolonization process and the…