Equatorial Guinea Argues Luxury Paris Mansion Was Part of Embassy when Raided
- Equatorial Guinea requested the International Court of Justice to issue emergency orders against France regarding a seized mansion linked to Vice President Teodorin Obiang's corruption case.
- French authorities confiscated the mansion after convicting Obiang, imposing a three-year suspended sentence and €30 million in fines in 2021.
- Equatorial Guinea claims the mansion served as its embassy in France and that France's actions breached the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations.
- The International Court of Justice previously sided with France, determining that the mansion was Teodorin Obiang's residence, not a diplomatic site.
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Equitorial Guinea sues France over luxury Paris mansion in international court
Equatorial Guinea launched a case against France at the International Court of Justice on Friday, July 4, the latest salvo in a long-running legal battle over a swanky Paris mansion confiscated by French authorities.
On 3 July, Equatorial Guinea filed a petition against France before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), published by the Court on Friday. This is the latest development in a long legal battle concerning a luxurious Parisian mansion, confiscated by the French authorities.

E.Guinea launches ICJ case against France over Paris mansion
Equatorial Guinea launched a case against France at the top United Nations court on Friday, the latest salvo in a long-running legal battle over a swanky Paris mansion confiscated by French authorities.
E.Guinea Launches ICJ Case Against France Over Paris Mansion
Equatorial Guinea launched a case against France at the top United Nations court on Friday, the latest salvo in a long-running legal battle over a swanky Paris mansion confiscated by French authorities.
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