Strategic mistake or historic reparation? UK gives up islands in the Indian Ocean
More than 50 years after the U.K. expelled thousands of locals from the Chagos Islands, the British government has agreed to ...
The U.K. and ‘leaving lessons’ from the Indian Ocean
When Great Britain began to decolonise its Indian Ocean territories, there was no logic or reason why the islands should be ...
Diego Garcia: What 'Historic' UK Deal Means for US's Indian Ocean Base
Washington said the deal protected the long-term, secure and effective operation of the strategic military base.
Opinion
Chagos freed, sun finally sets on the British Empire
While diplomacy is critical, the UK’s decision to hand over the sovereignty to Mauritius over the Chagos Islands couldn’t have come through without the ICJ decision and the use of international law by ...
Ramification | Chagos Islands: India’s silent victory in the Indian Ocean
The recent transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius marks the end of the last African colony of the United Kingdom and ...
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British Indian Ocean Territory of Chagos to be handed over to Mauritius
The Government of Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed Thursday to hand over sovereignty over the British Indian Ocean ...
Chagos Islands: Where is the archipelago and can I visit the British Indian Ocean Territory?
THE Chagos Islands are an archipelago that have made headlines after the UK agreed to hand sovereignty over the group to ...
Labour is putting the jewel of our strategic crown in the Indian Ocean at risk
Three months in and Labour are already leaving us weaker and opening the door to our rivals. Keir Starmer’s legalism, not ...
What’s next for the Falklands and other British overseas territories after Chagos deal?
Other large British Overseas Territories include the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Gibraltar, the British Virgin Islands and ...
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British Diego Garcia Is A Big Win for Mauritius Raising the China Fear in the Indian Ocean
The British Island group of Diego Carcia is hidden and a secret to many. However, it's known for its untouchable beauty and ...
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Sunset on the British Empire?
Prime Minister Starmer hands over the Chagos Islands to its former colony, Mauritius. Detail of an illustration featuring the ...
British Indian Ocean Territory (Chagos islands)
The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) is a UK Overseas Territory situated halfway between Tanzania and Indonesia and comprising the seven atolls of the Chagos Archipelago, itself comprising over 1 ...