and the Chagos Islands were detached from Mauritius in 1965 to create the British Indian Ocean Territory. In 1966, just two years before Mauritius became independent, the UK agreed to lease the ...
They were claimed by Mauritius, after the country gained independence in 1968 ... This restriction also applies to the wider British Indian Ocean Territory, which encompasses the islands.
The UK Government said earlier it had reached a political agreement with Mauritius over the Chagos Islands, also known as the ...
The British Island group of Diego Carcia is hidden and a secret to many. However, it's known for its untouchable beauty and ...
The government of Mauritius has long argued that it was illegally forced to give the Chagos Islands away in return for its ...
Britain on Thursday said it would give up sovereignty of a remote Indian Ocean archipelago to Mauritius but will maintain ...
The deal that’s been announced is a rare win-win moment in international relations, with all the relevant actors able to ...
Mauritius has claimed the archipelago -- renamed the British Indian Ocean Territory -- since its independence in 1968 and has garnered increased international support. In 2019 the International ...