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Chagos Islanders Accuse UK PM of Crimes Against Humanity

9/10/2025

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Chagos Islanders reported UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity.
A recent agreement transferred sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, retaining a UK-US military base on Diego Garcia.
Critics, including Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch, labeled the deal as wasteful and dangerous.
Chagossian human rights groups allege the deal caused irreversible harm and filed complaints with UN bodies.
The government's estimated cost of the agreement is under scrutiny, with estimates reaching £47 billion.

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Chagos Islanders reported UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity.
A recent agreement transferred sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, retaining a UK-US military base on Diego Garcia.
Critics, including Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch, labeled the deal as wasteful and dangerous.
Chagossian human rights groups allege the deal caused irreversible harm and filed complaints with UN bodies.
The government's estimated cost of the agreement is under scrutiny, with estimates reaching £47 billion.