The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in a provisional ruling on Saturday, asked the DRC and Uganda to comply with international law and refrain from any action that could influence their dispute before the UN panel, news organisations reported. “Both parties must...take all measures necessary to comply with all of their obligations under international law...and with UN Security Council resolution 1304 of 16 June 2000,” Reuters quoted the court as saying. The UN resolution demands that Uganda [and Rwanda] withdraw its forces from all Congolese territory, including the city of Kisangani “without further delay”. The court also said Uganda and the DRC had to refrain from any armed action and ensure fundamental human rights. The court’s final decision is expected to take place in about three years. The purpose of the provisional decision is to preserve the respective rights of Uganda and DRC the decision of the court, Reuters added. The DRC government filed a case against Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi in June 1999 accusing them of massive violations of human rights.
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