The Scattered Islands are a group of small islands in the western Indian Ocean. Long ago, they were part of Madagascar, but over time, they fell under French control, just like Madagascar itself did for a while. Although Madagascar gained independence in 1960, France kept control of these islands, creating a long-standing disagreement.
Earlier this week, the President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, made a bold statement: "The Scattered Islands belong to Madagascar." His declaration reignited an old issue that has lingered between Madagascar and France for years. While many in Madagascar believe these islands should be returned, France has refused to let them go, even after the United Nations General Assembly in 1979 recognized Madagascar’s claim to the islands.
Rajoelina emphasized that Madagascar wants the islands back, but he also suggested a peaceful and cooperative approach to resolving the issue. He pointed to a recent example involving Mauritius and the Chagos Archipe...
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