Subject: brownlie on tp algeria mali mauritania
Date: Dec 01, 2000 @ 21:22
Author: michael donner (michael donner <m@...>)
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there was evidently no definitive tripoint marker as of 1979
nor were any of the 3 convergent boundaries demarcated
but the tripoint is indicated clearly on various maps
& no doubt exists as to its general location
namely
n lat 25 degrees exactly
as established by a 1963 treaty between mali & mauritania
& w long 4deg 50min approximately
as reported by u s dept of state 1970
or where nlat25 meets the undemarcated oblique sw boundary of algeria
established by a 1905 french colonial administrative decree

but he adds
it is clear that algeria is not bound by such third party determination as
the 1963 treaty unless by her conduct she has accepted it

however no contention on the point has been reported

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