Guyana v. Suriname

Guyana v. Suriname was a legal dispute over maritime boundaries in the Atlantic Ocean, specifically around the resource-rich Essequibo River region. In 2004, Guyana asked the United Nations to resolve the conflict after Suriname attempted to assert control over parts of the disputed area. The case was submitted to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, which ultimately ruled in favor of Guyana in 2007, affirming its rights to the area. This decision was significant for both countries, impacting their fishing rights, oil exploration, and overall relations in the region.