ICJ Rules it Has Jurisdiction in Genocide Case Brought by Croatia Against Serbia

The International Court of Justice has today ruled on Serbia's preliminary objections to Croatia's case alleging a violation of the Genocide Convention.  The ICJ rejected Serbia's claims and found that Serbia was the sole respondent in the case and that the ICJ has jurisdiction, on the basis of Article IX of the Genocide Convention, to entertain the case on the merits.  Click here to read more.  (mew)