In the 19th century, Britain took control of the Chagos Archipelago, a group of 60 small islands in the Indian Ocean that were originally part of Mauritius, a British colony. But when Mauritius gained its independence in 1968, the Chagos Islands were not returned. Instead, Britain kept control of the islands, separating them from Mauritius. The largest of these islands, Diego Garcia, became home to a US-British military base.
For decades, Mauritius and its people have fought to get the Chagos Islands back, claiming that the islands rightfully belong to them and should have been returned when they became independent. This dispute has lasted for more than 50 years, with protests and legal battles at international courts. Even the United Nations stepped in, telling Britain to give the islands back, but Britain refused for a long time.
Finally, after years of pressure and international support, the UK has agreed to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. This historic agreeme...
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