Guyana has appealed to the ICJ for temporary remedies against Venezuela’s election in Essequibo, requesting measures to prevent electoral activities in the disputed territory. This includes prohibiting voting rights, electoral materials, and any annexation attempts by Venezuela.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has acknowledged Guyana’s application for temporary remedies concerning Venezuela’s plans to conduct elections in Essequibo County. Guyana has formally requested the ICJ to impose provisional measures aimed at halting Venezuela from engaging in any electoral activities within territory governed by Guyana under the provisions of the 1899 Arbitral Award.
Guyana’s requests specifically demand that Venezuela refrain from providing voting rights to individuals in this contested region, disseminating electoral materials, endorsing candidates, establishing polling stations or electoral offices, as well as appointing officials within the territory. Furthermore, it is requested that Venezuela abstain from any actions interpreted as an attempt to annex this disputed area, particularly the incorporation of ‘Guayana Essequibo’ into Venezuela.
Lastly, Venezuela is urged to maintain the status quo in the disputed region currently administered by Guyana, thereby preventing any alterations to the governance and control that Guyana exercises over this territory.
In summary, Guyana has sought the intervention of the ICJ to prevent Venezuela from conducting elections in the Essequibo County area, invoking the 1899 Arbitral Award. The measures requested include a prohibition on Venezuela’s electoral activities and an insistence on maintaining the existing control by Guyana over the disputed territory. The ICJ’s recognition of this complaint is a significant step in addressing the ongoing dispute between the two nations.
Original Source: nycaribnews.com
