France reaffirms sovereignty over Matthew and Hunter Islands amid Vanuatu's claim

France has reaffirmed its sovereignty over the Matthew and Hunter Islands, disputed by Vanuatu.

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Vanuatu filed a request with the International Court of Justice for these uninhabited islets.

The islands, located near New Caledonia, hold historical customary value for Vanuatu.

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