Vanuatu pushes France to accept ICJ jurisdiction in Pacific islands dispute
- Vanuatu says French control of islands is a relic of colonial past, as France’s far right uses case as a political weapon.
- The Pacific island nation of Vanuatu has filed an application with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) seeking sovereignty over two small Pacific islands controlled by France.
- The Hague-based court said in a statement on Tuesday that Vanuatu’s application concerns sovereignty over Umaenupne, also known as Matthew Island, and Umaeneg/Leka, or Hunter Island.
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- Vanuatu says French control of islands is a relic of colonial past, as France’s far right uses case as a political weapon.
- The Pacific island nation of Vanuatu has filed an application with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) seeking sovereignty over two small Pacific islands controlled by France.
- The Hague-based court said in a statement on Tuesday that Vanuatu’s application concerns sovereignty over Umaenupne, also known as Matthew Island, and Umaeneg/Leka, or Hunter Island.
Sources: Al Jazeera