World Heritage Site:
Temple of Preah Vihear
Publication Year:
2015
Publication Type:
Article
Publication Identifier:
WHE8020A2FDEA
Summary
A 2013 ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) clarified Cambodia's sovereignty over the Temple of Preah Vihear and its surrounding promontory, though lingering disputes persist regarding the exact boundary between Cambodia and Thailand in the Dangrek Mountains region. The ICJ's interpretation of its 1962 judgment confirmed Cambodia's territorial claims but did not fully resolve the longstanding border uncertainty. This legal analysis examines the 2013 Judgment, focusing on its implications for the disputed area while acknowledging that the issue remains partially unresolved.
Citation
Riesenberg, D. P. (2015). Request for Interpretation of the Judgment of 15 June 1962 in the Case Concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand) (I.C.J.). International Legal Materials, 54(1), 53–82. https://doi.org/10.5305/intelegamate.54.1.0053