Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-01-14 22:12:19 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: BB62A82DF67EB3403C2670EAFED8A3C5F4566D2E71469D908BC05AB5241EF775
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Original Note:
Many of the attacks were carried out outside of Yemeni territorial sea, which extend to just 12 NM from the baselines and is shown on OP's map in dark red. This is a violation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territorial_waters#:~:text=However%2C%20it%20cannot%20prohibit%20passage%20or%20loitering%20above%2C%20on%2C%20or%20under%20the%20surface%20of%20the%20sea%20that%20complies%20with%20the%20laws%20and%20regulations%20adopted%20by%20the%20coastal%20state%20in%20accordance%20with%20the%20provisions%20of%20the%20UN%20Convention%2C%20within%20that%20portion%20of%20its%20exclusive%20economic%20zone%20beyond%20its%20territorial%20sea
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