Vanuatu called on France to accept the International Court of Justice’s jurisdiction in a Pacific islands dispute. Vanuatu said France’s control of the islands reflects a colonial past, while noting France’s far-right is using the case politically.
WHO:Vanuatu
WHAT:Vanuatu urged France to accept ICJ jurisdiction over a Pacific islands dispute.
WHEN:Reported Sep 1, 2026 at 2:21 PM ET
WHERE:Vanuatu
WHY:Vanuatu is reacting to France’s control of the islands, which it says is a relic of the colonial past.
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