Corfu Channel Case

The Corfu Channel Case was a 1949 legal dispute between the United Kingdom and Albania. The UK claimed Albania violated international law by mining the Corfu Channel, a crucial waterway, and then firing on British ships passing through. The International Court of Justice ruled that Albania was responsible for the illegal mines and for failing to warn ships, making it liable for damages. The case helped define principles of state responsibility and the importance of peaceful dispute resolution in international law.