CHAGOS ISLANDS

May 22 2025POLITICS

The Future of Diego Garcia: A Strategic Shift

The UK has made a significant move by agreeing to transfer control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. This decision is all about keeping a crucial US military base, Diego Garcia, running smoothly. The base is a big deal for both the US and the UK, especially for keeping an eye on global security and fighting terrorism. The UK will pay Mauritius a hefty sum to lease ...

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May 22 2025POLITICS

Chagossians Fight for Their Homeland

The UK's decision to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has faced a significant legal hurdle. A recent court ruling has paved the way for this transfer to proceed. This move has sparked intense debate and emotion among the Chagossian people, who have a deep connection to the islands. The Chagossians, who were forcibly removed from the islands decades ago, have...

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Oct 04 2024POLITICS

Mauritius Gains Control, but Chagossians Still Wait for Their Say

In a big shift, Britain has decided to give up its control over the Chagos Islands. Now, Mauritius will be in charge of these islands. This deal is important because it keeps the Diego Garcia military base running for many years. But some people who were forced to leave these islands long ago feel left out of this decision. Britain has had control since 1814 and made...

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