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Guterres Warns of Eroding International Law at ICJ Anniversary

4/17/2026

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned that international law is eroding during the International Court of Justice (ICJ)'s 80th anniversary in The Hague.
He cited disregard for international law by states, threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, and conflicts in Sudan and Ukraine.
The ICJ, busiest in its history, is addressing genocide allegations against Myanmar and Israel.
Guyana asked the ICJ to intervene in a Venezuela border dispute from 1899.

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned that international law is eroding during the International Court of Justice (ICJ)'s 80th anniversary in The Hague.
He cited disregard for international law by states, threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, and conflicts in Sudan and Ukraine.
The ICJ, busiest in its history, is addressing genocide allegations against Myanmar and Israel.
Guyana asked the ICJ to intervene in a Venezuela border dispute from 1899.