Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-01-12 20:21:04 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 09BB463EBBA255FCA79FDA25A3EBACAA97429F4424EF007CDFEB7DA0F744B2F4
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The Galaxy Leader was in international waters when it was boarded and seized by the Houthis. https://www.jurist.org/features/2023/11/21/international-waters-local-disputes-the-galaxy-leader-incident-and-the-challenge-of-maritime-law/ Territorial sea extends at most 12 nautical miles from the baseline (usually the mean low-water mark) of a coastal state. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territorial_waters#Territorial_sea
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