Chagossians urge UK to complete islands’ handover to Mauritius
Delegation of Chagos refugees visiting Britain says issue has been ‘hijacked within the halls’ of politics
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A Chagossian delegation visiting the UK has urged parliamentarians to finalize the handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, stating the issue has been "hijacked" by UK politics. Delegation leader Louis Olivier Bancoult emphasized that their priority is the right to return and resettle rather than sovereignty, criticizing the lack of political will and ongoing legal restrictions. The group's appeal comes after legislation to complete the agreement was shelved when the US withdrew its support.