Greece and Libya lock horns in a fiery UN dispute over maritime borders! Tensions erupt as Libya's new border declaration, echoing the illegal Turkish-Libyan pact, draws Greece's fury
Illegal Maritime Borders: Greece Clashes with Libya at UN Over Controversial Borders
On January 17th, Greece wrote a letter to the United Nations, vehemently opposing Libya's recent move to define its maritime borders. The crux of the issue lies in the coordinates and map included in Libya's declaration, which Greece argues blatantly violates international law and the Law of the Sea.
Three key points fuel Greece's objection:
Greece seized this opportunity to reiterate its long-held position: the Turkish-Libyan agreement holds no legal water, and any actions based on its coordinates are inherently invalid. Furthermore, Greece emphasized that this dispute does not infringe upon its own rights under international law and reiterated its unwavering commitment to resolving maritime disagreements in the Eastern Mediterranean through peaceful means and legal channels.
This simmering dispute between Greece and Libya adds another layer of tension to the already volatile Eastern Mediterranean region. Only time will tell how this latest episode unfolds, but one thing is clear: the battle for maritime dominance in these contested waters is far from over.
This post was last modified on January 24, 2024 9:05 am