UK House of Lords Debates Bill to Transfer BIOT Sovereignty to Mauritius, Securing Diego Garcia Base
The UK Parliament's House of Lords is conducting the Committee Stage for the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill. This legislation aims to implement a May 2025 treaty, transferring sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius while ensuring the long-term operation of the vital UK-US military base on Diego Garcia. The bill addresses historical disputes and the welfare of the Chagossian people.
UK Parliament Debates Bill to Transfer BIOT Sovereignty to Mauritius
The UK Parliament's House of Lords is currently in the Committee Stage for the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill. This legislation aims to implement a May 2025 treaty, transferring sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius while securing the continued operation of the joint UK-US military base on Diego Garcia for 99 years.
UK House of Lords Begins Committee Stage for Bill Transferring BIOT Sovereignty to Mauritius
The UK Parliament's House of Lords has commenced the Committee Stage for the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill. This legislation aims to formalize the transfer of sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, while ensuring the continued operation of the joint UK-US military base on Diego Garcia under a 99-year lease. The bill follows a May 2025 treaty between the UK and Mauritius, addressing a long-standing dispute and international legal rulings.
.IO Domain's Future Uncertain Amidst British Indian Ocean Territory Transfer to Mauritius
The popular .IO domain faces an uncertain future following the UK's agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago (British Indian Ocean Territory) to Mauritius. This geopolitical shift could impact the domain's administration, potentially leading to redelegation or even retirement, despite its widespread use in the tech industry.
UN Human Rights Experts Urge Suspension of UK-Mauritius Chagos Deal Over Chagossian Rights
UN Human Rights Council experts have called for the suspension and renegotiation of the UK-Mauritius deal on the Chagos Islands. They cite grave concerns over the lack of meaningful consultation with the forcibly displaced Chagossian community and the agreement's failure to guarantee their right to return, reparations, and cultural protections. The deal transfers sovereignty to Mauritius while securing a 99-year lease for the Diego Garcia military base.
