Vanuatu government blasts chiefs' demand to replace first female MSG head with a man

Vanuatu's government has condemned the country's customary leaders who have reportedly called for revoking the appointment of the first woman to lead the Melanesian Spearhead Group.

VanuatuNick McKenzie

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