Negligent damage to national optical cable

Jul 16, 2026

INTERNATIONAL LAW ASSOCIATION SUBMARINE CABLES

nnected to submarine cables and pipelines, are disproportionately impacted when cable or pipeline damage occurs. For example, developing States that are less connected to submarine

Aug 31, 2025

NCC, NSCDC Caution Construction Firms, Others Over Rising

They warned that individuals, construction companies, or government contractors who damage fibre optic infrastructure would be made to face prosecution and applicable sanctions as provided under

Aug 07, 2025

Depths of Deception: State-Backed Undersea Cable Disruptions and

To address this, NATO states should adopt or amend domestic laws to allow for negligent or willful damage to undersea cables, and advocate for an amendment to UNCLOS Article

Aug 13, 2025

NSCDC Threatens Contractors With Prosecution Over

NSCDC warns contractors damaging fibre-optic cables in Abuja will face arrest and prosecution over threats to national infrastructure.

Mar 01, 2026

47 U.S. Code § 21

The protection of submarine cables was made the subject of an international convention between the United States and Germany, Argentine Confederation, Austria-Hungary, Belgium, Brazil, Costa Rica,

Jul 29, 2025

Enhancing International Legal Protections for Undersea Cables

Strict liability for damage to cables and pipelines, regardless of fault. Compulsory insurance requirements for vessels operating in areas with undersea infrastructure.

Oct 19, 2025

NSCDC warns contractors against damaging fibre-optic cables in Kano

The Kano command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has warned contractors against tampering with fibre-optic cables during excavation and construction works.

Feb 06, 2026

Protection of Undersea Telecommunication Cables: Issues for

In April 2022, vandals damaged several cable landing sites in France, cutting multiple cables, disrupting and degrading services in several parts of France. French telecom industry representatives

Nov 09, 2025

Criminal Liability For Dolus and Negligence of Fiber Optic Cable

Agency (PUPR) is crucial in addressing fiber optic operator negligence to ensure prompt resolution. Dwi Utari''s research identified several crucial issues in fiber optic installations in road

Dec 01, 2025

Stop destroying fibre-optic cables, other national assets — NSCDC

Beyond fibre-optic cables, the Command reiterated zero tolerance against vandalism, sabotage or unlawful interference with any critical national assets and infrastructure, including power

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