[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 72 (Thursday, May 26, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1112]
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                           BAKASSI PENINSULA

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                           HON. CHRIS CHOCOLA

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 2005

  Mr. CHOCOLA. Mr. Speaker I would like to share with my colleagues a 
situation that has been brought to my attention. An October 2002 ruling 
by the International Court of Justice affirmed that the disputed 
Bakassi Peninsula belongs to The Republic of Cameroon. I urge the 
nations of Cameroon and Nigeria to act in accordance with this ruling 
and move expeditiously to withdraw Nigerian troops and delineate the 
final border. Continued talks between the two parties are greatly 
encouraged, and it is my hope they will lead to an effective 
resolution.

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