Hague Decision on Indus Treaty Unlikely to Resolve Longstanding Water Conflict
A Hague arbitration court ruled on August 31 that the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty remains in force and that India's suspension was impermissible. India has contested the tribunal's jurisdiction over the matter. The court also noted that the treaty contains no clause allowing either side to unilaterally suspend or terminate its operations.
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