Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-01-27 12:13:25 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: DB2BC799E1CD7A9E942365E625668C76C3D54C1C8791EA9EFFCD44EA33F5E497
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Original Note:
UN Security Council Resolution 2722 noted the rights of Member States, in accordance with international law, to defend their vessels from attacks. Houthis have been indiscriminately attacking ships. Under Article 51 of the UN Charter states have a right to self-defence. https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15561.doc.htm https://legal.un.org/repertory/art51.shtml
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