The British Island group of Diego Carcia is hidden and a secret to many. However, it's known for its untouchable beauty and ...
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 ...
Britain on Thursday said it would give up sovereignty of a remote Indian Ocean archipelago to Mauritius but will maintain ...
Washington said the deal protected the long-term, secure and effective operation of the strategic military base.
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 ...
The Indian Ocean archipelago had been a British island territory for over half a century ... Today, the UK must support any of the 14 to achieve independence if its population chooses to, as ...