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In terms of international law on the determination of the boundary of the rivers, the 'Thalweg…

The thalweg issue arose in Kasikili/Sedudu Island (Botswana v. Namibia), decided in 1999. The dispute concerned the boundary in the Chobe River around the island. The ICJ…

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In terms of international law on the determination of the boundary of the rivers, the 'Thalweg Principle' was discussed in the case concerning __________.

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The thalweg issue arose in Kasikili/Sedudu Island (Botswana v. Namibia), decided in 1999. The dispute concerned the boundary in the Chobe River around the island. The ICJ placed that boundary along the line of deepest soundings in the northern channel, illustrating how the river’s main channel was determined for the treaty boundary.

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