cholong v attorney general of the republic of south sudan application no 202022 2024 eacj 3 26 march 2024
The limitation period for filing a Reference under Article 30(2) of the Treaty commenced with the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding in July 2021, which constituted the relevant action. The Reference, filed on 10th June 2022, was therefore time-barred. The Court lacks jurisdiction ratione temporis to entertain the Reference and Application.
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- Jurisdiction
- Time limitation
- Treaty interpretation
- Environmental protection
- Right to access to information