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UN Court Asks Britain to Leave Mauritius Archipelago

The International Court of Justice has ruled that the United Kingdom is "under an obligation" to end its administration of the Chagos Archipelago "as rapidly as possible". The Chagos Islands were retained by the United Kingdom during negotiations over independence for the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius. The islands have since been used for defence purposes by the UK and the U.S., which established a military base on the island of Diego Garcia.

Mauritania: Mauritian Fight Over Chagos Not Over Yet

RFI, 27 February 2019

While Mauritius celebrated the recommendations of the International Court of Justice over the fate of the Chagos archipelago, Britain claimed that it was a misuse of power to seek… Read more »
Mauritius: UK Must End 'Unlawful' Administration of Chagos Archipelago 'As Rapidly As Possible,' Top UN Court Rules

UN News, 26 February 2019

The UK Government is "under an obligation" to end its administration of the Chagos Archipelago "as rapidly as possible" the International Court of Justice, the principal judicial… Read more »

Photo: Hogweard

Map of the Chagos Archipelago in Mauritius

Mauritius: UN Top Court Tells UK to End Rule of Chagos Islands 'Rapidly'

Deutsche Welle, 25 February 2019

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has backed Mauritius in a territorial dispute with Britain over the Chagos Islands. The court said Britain should end its administration of… Read more »
Mauritius: International Criminal Court to Rule On the Fate of the Chagos Archipelago

RFI, 25 February 2019

Judges at the International Court of Justice in The Hague are set to rule today on the legal dispute between Britain and its former colony Mauritius over the fate of the Chagos… Read more »
Mauritius: UN Court Asks the UK to Leave Chagos Archipelago

Government of Mauritius, 26 February 2019

The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, gave yesterday its Advisory Opinion in favour of Mauritius regarding the Legal… Read more »

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Mauritius Wants to Kick UK Out of Chagos Island

Mauritius is stating its case at the International Court of Justice to remove Britain's rights over the Chagos island. "Mauritius will relentlessly pursue its struggle to regain ... Read more »
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