UK handing over sovereignty of disputed Chagos Islands to Mauritius

[arista]

[Britain reveals it is handing over sovereignty
of disputed Chagos Islands to Mauritius
in historic deal - with US and UK retaining
right to use atoll as a military base]


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This has gone on for years
so the residents are free




[It will strengthen our role in safeguarding
global security, shut down any possibility
of the Indian Ocean being used as a
dangerous illegal migration route to the UK,
as well as guaranteeing our
long-term relationship with Mauritius,
a close Commonwealth partner,' he added.

The government said that Diego Garcia has
seen a small number of migrants arrive
and launch asylum claims since 2021.

It said the agreement to give
Mauritius sovereignty 'will shut down any
possibility of the Indian Ocean being used
as a dangerous illegal migration
route to the UK, with Mauritius
taking responsibility
for any future arrivals.']


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13920127/Britain-handing-sovereignty-disputed-Chagos-Islands-Mauritius-historic-deal.html

[UserSince2005]

So Labour get into power and they just start giving away our land?

What kind of pathetic country have we become?

[Gusto Brunt]

Britain doesn't reveal it's handing over the islands.

LABOUR is. :mad:

[Gusto Brunt]

And while we're about it, a missed opportunity to send all the migrants there for free.

Can't do that now. Idiot Starmer has gave the islands away. What a plank he is.

[arista]

And while we're about it, a missed opportunity to send all the migrants there for free.

Can't do that now. Idiot Starmer has gave the islands away. What a plank he is.


Makes Him look Good.

[joeysteele]

American and UK decision.
It makes sense

[UserSince2005]

American and UK decision.
It makes sense

And so we just listen to America about what to do with our land now?

[Niamh.]

Lands that you lot stole. Jesus

[Quantum Boy]

So Labour get into power and they just start giving away our land?

What kind of pathetic country have we become?

Don't be daft this will have been in the pipeline for years and given that the UK and US are retaining rights to military access, it sounds more like a strategic decision than any sort of altruism, which will merely be an added PR convenience.

[arista]

Lands that you lot stole. Jesus



Yes back in the British Empire

I would love to go back in time.

[Niamh.]

Yes back in the British Empire

I would love to go back in time.

Disgusting and vile

[Crimson Dynamo]

The governments of Mauritius and China have been increasing their ties in recent years,
with their respective national banks signing a bilateral currency agreement less than a
month ago, a fresh example of enhanced cooperation in the financial field between China
and Africa.

[arista]

Disgusting and vile


No it would fun.

[Niamh.]

No it would fun.

Destroying other nations is fun is it? Saying that to someone who came from a country where a million people died of starvation and another million were forced to emigrate because of the british empire is pretty gross to say the least

[UserSince2005]

Geopolitical expert Niamh please explain to me how are the Chagos Islands Mauritian?

[Barry.]

Geopolitical expert Niamh please explain to me how are the Chagos Islands Mauritian?

Niamh has a right to be upset with what the hulk is saying. Go update your VPN and pretend you are travelling again

[arista]

Destroying other nations is fun is it? Saying that to someone who came from a country where a million people died of starvation and another million were forced to emigrate because of the british empire is pretty gross to say the least


No, I would own a Castle


Sure Evil Times on the Ships.......

[UserSince2005]

Niamh has a right to be upset with what the hulk is saying. Go update your VPN and pretend you are travelling again

I would still like to know why she thinks they belong to Mauritius.

And whats your jealousy of me and my fabulous life got to do with this?

[UserSince2005]

And also just to be clear these islands weren't stolen from anyone, they were uninhabited before european exploration.

[Niamh.]

And also just to be clear these islands weren't stolen from anyone, they were uninhabited before european exploration.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-60349040

[Beso]

Destroying other nations is fun is it? Saying that to someone who came from a country where a million people died of starvation and another million were forced to emigrate because of the british empire is pretty gross to say the least

The freedom fighter in you is coming out today neem.

[UserSince2005]

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-60349040

Imported slaves who were deported a few years too late.

[arista]

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Yes Great they can go to the original Home
now



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[Beso]

Destroying other nations is fun is it? Saying that to someone who came from a country where a million people died of starvation and another million were forced to emigrate because of the british empire is pretty gross to say the least

And we got pumped by the Vikings and Roman's, but so you still hear us bleating about it centuries later?

[Niamh.]

And we got pumped by the Vikings and Roman's, but so you still hear us bleating about it centuries later?

Oh quoting my post twice, aren't I popular. Did you notice this reply you've quoted was in response to Arista saying he wishes to go back to those days? Am I not allowed to respond to him? Or is it just the British who are allowed "bleat"?

[UserSince2005]

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Yes Great they can go to the original Home
now



https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-60349040

good I hope they rot on their pathetic island. oh wait no they will continue to moan and get freebies from the UK.

[arista]

good I hope they rot on their pathetic island. oh wait no they will continue to moan and get freebies from the UK.



No,
they have Nice and Great Food
there.

[UserSince2005]

No,
they have Nice and Great Food
there.

"The UK will provide a package of financial support to Mauritius, including annual payments and infrastructure investment."

this keir starmer **** makes me sick.

[Beso]

Oh quoting my post twice, aren't I popular. Did you notice this reply you've quoted was in response to Arista saying he wishes to go back to those days? Am I not allowed to respond to him? Or is it just the British who are allowed "bleat"?

Am I nit allowed to respond to you, twice?

[Beso]

They will be gutted if a war starts within 6 months..

[Niamh.]

Am I nit allowed to respond to you, twice?

Did I say you couldn't? I just said I was very popular :laugh: I'm flattered

[Beso]

Did I say you couldn't? I just said I was very popular :laugh: I'm flattered

Oh I do apologise. I thought you were throwing your potatoes out the pram.

[Niamh.]

Oh I do apologise. I thought you were throwing your potatoes out the pram.

As if I'd waste them!

[Gusto Brunt]

I bet Starmer is already drawing up plans to give the Falkland Islands 'back'.

He's a disgusting grovelling little specimen.

[arista]

I bet Starmer is already drawing up plans to give the Falkland Islands 'back'.

He's a disgusting grovelling little specimen.


No
they are part of the UK.

Labour are keeping them, you are guessing wrong

[Dogeatdog]

I didn’t even know that we owned the Chagos Islands. What was we using it for exactly?

[arista]

I didn’t even know that we owned the Chagos Islands. What was we using it for exactly?


Over 200 years ago
the British Empire took over.

[Oliver_W]

And we got pumped by the Vikings and Roman's, but so you still hear us bleating about it centuries later?

The Irish still feel hard done by because of the settlements established by Henry VIII and Cromwell, whereas most people in England recognise that the Romans and Vikings were among the architects of the country.

[arista]

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[arista]

Of course,
This was done while there was no Parliament.


But those from the Chagos Islands
in the UK have been demanding
this for 10 years.

[Ammi]

…excellent for the people of the Chagos Islands, this has been disputed for many years…UK and US have kept jurisdiction of the military base which I guess is their only interest there…whereas for many it’s a home and a life…

[Crimson Dynamo]

i guess many jobs now lost

[arista]

Napoleon had the Island's first 1700's
Once we beat him
we took control of the islands

[arista]

Urgent Question
in Parliament


Chagos Islands Islands Urgent Question.


Shouts of the Deal in Parliament

Is it not binding?



It is still to be Debated in Parliament

[arista]

There is a USA & UK
Army base on the Chagos Islands


They are to remain.

[arista]

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[arista]

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[arista]

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