The UK High Court found the expulsion of the Chagossians to be unlawful, despite the House of Lords ruling against their right of return.
The UK’s agreement to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius marks a significant step towards addressing historical injustices faced by the Chagossians.
Human Rights Watch branded the forced displacement of Chagossians as an appalling colonial crime, highlighting its implications on human rights and international law.
A UN tribunal ruled that the UK acted illegally in creating a marine protected area in the Chagos Islands, denying Mauritius its fishing rights.
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