UK returns Chagos Islands to Mauritius: Is this a win for decolonisation?

Roundtable June 2, 2025
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The UK’s handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is seen as a win for decolonisation. However, Chagossians are unhappy about being left out of negotiations, and they fear the agreement could end their dream of returning home. Has justice really been delivered? Joining Enda Brady for this discussion: Jean-Francois Nellan, Community Engagement Lead at Chagossian Voices; Elisabeth Braw, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council; David Des Roches, Former Official in the US Department of Defense and James Summers, Director of the Centre for International Law at Lancaster University Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World. #chagosislands #mauritius #europe #UK #US #diegogarcia #chagossians