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Vanuatu Urges France to Accept ICJ Jurisdiction in Dispute

Updated 2026-09-01 19:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Vanuatu is pushing for French control of certain islands to be recognized by the International Court of Justice, while France’s far-right uses the case as a political tool. The dispute reflects ongoing tensions between former colonial powers and their former territories.

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Al Jazeera
Vanuatu says French control of islands is relic of colonial past, as France’s far right uses case as a political weapon.
2026-09-01 18:21 UTC
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