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UN demands UK hand Chagos Islands back to Mauritius

Chagossian families celebrate in February after the UN's top court  told Britain to give up control of the Indian Ocean archipelago (Getty Images)
Chagossian families celebrate in February after the UN's top court told Britain to give up control of the Indian Ocean archipelago (Getty Images) Source: Getty Images

In a blow to Britain the UN has called for it cede the Chagos Islands within 6 months.


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By Phillippa Carisbrooke

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In a blow to Britain the UN has called for it cede the Chagos Islands within 6 months.



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