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Chagos Islands dispute: Mauritius calls US and UK 'hypocrites' Prime Minister Jugnauth says the UK cannot talk about human rights and remain in the Chagos Islands. BBC News - Published on October 19, 2020

Chagos Islands dispute: UK accused of 'crimes against humanity' by Mauritius The PM of Mauritius says he is considering charges against UK officials over Indian Ocean islands. BBC News - Published on December 27, 2019

African Union urges Britain to cede Chagos Islands, end 'colonial' rule The African Union on Friday called on Britain to withdraw from the Chagos Islands and end its "continued colonial administration" there after a U.N. deadline for it to do so expired. Reuters - Published on November 22, 2019

UK condemned for ignoring UN deadline to hand Chagos Islands back to Mauritius Telegraph.co.uk - Published on November 22, 2019

UK 'an illegal colonial occupier' after missing UN deadline to return Chagos islands Britain condemned after defying UN demand to relinquish territory Independent - Published on November 22, 2019

Chagos Islands dispute: UK misses deadline to return control A UN resolution in May gave the UK six months to hand back control to Mauritius. BBC News - Published on November 22, 2019

Pope Francis demands Britain hand back Chagos Islands Telegraph.co.uk - Published on September 11, 2019

Mauritius says Pope visit supports claim to Chagos Islands Authorities in Mauritius cast remarks from Pope Francis during a visit on Monday as a boost for their claim to a chain of islands held by Britain, including one rented to the United States for the.. Reuters - Published on September 9, 2019

Parishes of Jersey: Island side beat Chagos Islands but lose to Yorkshire BBC Local News: Channel Islands - Jersey -- Parishes of Jersey suffer mixed results in their first tournament as they lose 1-0 to Yorkshire but beat Chagos Islands 9-2. BBC Local News - Published on June 3, 2019

UK's Chagos Islands descendants feel like 'lost nation' Evicted from their homeland, Chagos Islands families living in the UK are divided by immigration law. BBC News - Published on June 1, 2019Also reported by •BBC Local News