Costa Rica's Ombudsman's Office on Monday called for assistance to the people who lived along the country's northern border with Nicaragua. The request was made after a resolution recognizing the rights of free sailing was issued by the International Court of Justice on Monday. According to the office, the resolution is not only in favor of safeguarding the sailing rights for Costa Rica, but also an opportunity for the public policies to be directed to the communities near the border zone. Thousands of inhabitants in the border zone have been abandoned by the state for a long period and are in need of better infrastructure, health services and works as well as development opportunities. 'The administration must focus on the endowment of resources in favor of the people,' Ombudswoman Lisbeth Quesada said. She expressed the hope that the discussion on San Juan river not only includes the issue of free sailing, but also an agenda to assist the people who lives near the border line. 