In a landmark agreement, the United Kingdom has agreed to transfer sovereignty of the disputed Chagos Islands to Mauritius, ending years of bitter dispute over Britain’s last African colony. This deal, pending a formal treaty, follows decades of campaigning by Mauritius, which argued it was forced to give up the Chagos Islands in exchange for its independence from Britain in 1968. Historical Context and Forced Displacement: The Chagos Islands, located in the Indian Ocean, were unlawfully separated from Mauritius three years before it gained independence in 1968. This separation led to the forced displacement of up to 2,000 Chagossians from … Continue reading UK Agrees to Transfer Sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius After Decades-Long Dispute