Occupation of Western Provinces (1867)

Type: Military occupation / de facto annexation

Parties: Nguyen Dynasty (Dai Nam) – French Empire

Date: 1867

Territorial Scope: Vinh Long, An Giang, Ha Tien

Key Content:

  • French military occupation without formal treaty
  • Administrative integration into Cochinchina
  • Absence of formal legal cession

Legal Issues:

  • Lack of valid treaty-based transfer
  • Question of legality under international law

Legal Significance:

  • Completion of French control over all six provinces of Nam Ky
  • Raises issues of legality and sovereignty

Status: Data entry (preliminary)