FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 3 - The Untold Story

Chagos Islands’ ‘pristine ocean’ must be protected, warns Emily Thornberry

The chairwoman of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, said the islands are a crucial resting point for wildlife.

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025

Relief for Chagos descendants as UK vote restores Mauritius sovereignty

The British House of Commons this week adopted a bill on the handing back of the Chagos archipelago to Mauritius. The decision has been welcomed by the descendants of those who were expelled from the Indian Ocean territory more than 50 years ago to make way for a military base.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 12, 2025

Keir Starmer reported to ICC for 'crimes against humanity' over Chagos Islands deal

KEIR Starmer has been accused of crimes against humanity and reported to the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the Chagos Islands deal.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 9, 2025

Mauritius’ use of Chagos deal funds sparks outrage

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The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025

Chagos islands: how Mauritius can turn a diplomatic triumph into real economic growth

The decades-long Chagos islands dispute has finally entered a new chapter. The UK officially agreed to return the sovereignty of the archipelago to Mauritius.

The Conversation · Jun 2, 2025

Keir Starmer Accused of Putting Global Interests Ahead of Britain

Keir Starmer’s Position on Chagos Islands Sparks Debate Over His Political Roots

The Fashion Central · May 28, 2025

Voices: This baffling Chagos deal will forever haunt Keir Starmer

COMMENT: The roll call of British politicians who put their fingerprints on the decision to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius contains no fools – and yet the deal the prime minister has just signed looks foolish, says John Rentoul

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025

AP PHOTOS: Displaced Chagos islanders fear they will never go home after a UK-Mauritius deal

Bernadette Dugasse was just a toddler when her family was forced to leave her birthplace, the Chagos Islands. She didn’t get a chance to return until she was a grandmother, and only for a visit.

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025

Chagos islanders fear they will never get to go home after UK’s Mauritius deal

Displaced islanders watched in despair Thursday as the government announced it was formally transferring the Chagos Islands’ sovereignty to Mauritius

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025

Minister defends ‘good value’ Chagos deal as Badenoch says Trump ‘laughing’

Armed forces minister Luke Pollard faced questions about the Government’s estimation of the full cost.

Evening Standard · May 23, 2025