Ports, Ethiopia’s Claim 6 (Ethiopia/Eritrea)

Abstract

War and armed conflict — Enemy property — Belligerent entitled to seize enemy public property within its territory — Powers of belligerent regarding enemy private property — Right of temporary seizure — Sale of perishable goods — Duty to account for at end of conflict — Power of belligerent to prevent passage of goods from its ports to enemy territory irrespective of pre-war agreements