Four Chagos islanders have landed on one of the Indian Ocean archipelago’s atolls to establish what they say will be a permanent settlement, a move they hope will complicate a British plan to transfer the territory to Mauritius.
Mauritius’ attorney general said the move was a publicity stunt designed to create conflict over a 2025 agreement with Britain on handing over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, which is opposed by some Chagossians who accuse Mauritius of decades of neglect. Mauritius has denied the accusation.
Four islanders land on remote Chagos atoll, hope to block UK-Mauritius deal
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