After years of dispute, the UK has agreed to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, culminating a struggle that began with the islands' unlawful separation during Mauritius' independence.
The international court of justice ruled that Britain's separation of the Chagos Islands from Mauritius was unlawful, echoing calls from the UN General Assembly for the British to return the territory.
The Chagossians, who were expelled in the 1960s and 1970s, have not been included in negotiations, highlighting ongoing concerns about their rights and recognition.
Despite international pressure and court rulings, Britain initially resisted returning the islands, arguing that the ICJ's opinion was merely advisory, not binding.
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