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France and Vanuatu escalate Pacific territorial dispute at International Court of Justice
Vanuatu has filed a case at the ICJ over two disputed Pacific islands, while France has firmly asserted its sovereignty claims, intensifying diplomatic tensions in the region over maritime boundaries and resource rights.
3 Sept, 10:22 — 3 Sept, 12:50
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rfi-englishMostly Factual2d ago
France asserts claim on disputed Pacific islands as Vanuatu appeals to ICJ
France has insisted on its sovereignty over two Pacific islands claimed by Vanuatu, which has opened a case at the International Court of Justice.
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Vanuatu challenges French sovereignty over disputed Pacific islands
Vanuatu has filed an application with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against France over the disputed Matthew and Hunter Islands. Paris, however, has said it will not relinquish its sovereignty over the territories and will respond to the court’s application "in due course."
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