Global Leaders' Selective Sovereignty: Chagos Islands and Gaza Perspectives
#DiegoGarcia #ChagosIslandsDiego Garcia, part of the Chagos Islands, harbors a US military base in the UK domain. Sovereignty matters when beneficial, as seen in Britain's history, overlooking Chagossian rights. Similar issues arise in Gaza, showcasing disregard for indigenous peoples amidst sovereignty debates. read more
UK's Decision to Cede Chagos Islands Sovereignty Raises Concerns
#ChagosIslands #DiegoGarciaThe UK's deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, keeping the UK-US airbase on Diego Garcia, concerns senior UK figures. Labour sources point out reservations amid fears of jeopardizing relations with the Trump administration. read more
UK Delays Chagos Islands Handover to Mauritius for US Review
#ChagosIslands #DiegoGarciaThe UK stalls Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius until Trump administration reviews the future of Diego Garcia military base. Labour administration initiated negotiations, but change of government in Mauritius and Trump's election have caused a delay. read more
"Diego Garcia Base Lease Extended Amid Sovereignty Transfer Agreement"
#DiegoGarcia #ChagosIslandsA UK-US military base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, long shrouded in secrecy, will continue operating for another century after the UK cedes sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Expelled native Chagossians will not be allowed to return. read more
UK to cede Chagos Islands to Mauritius, US military lease extended
#DiegoGarcia #ChagosIslandsThe UK will cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, but the native Chagos Islanders will not be allowed to return due to a US military base on Diego Garcia, shrouded in secrecy and linked to past human rights violations. read more