The entry into force of the Diego Garcia treaty signifies a determining evolution in the citizenship rights of the Chagossians. While existing citizenship is preserved, the future citizenship landscape is subject to significant changes that depend on legislative developments. – No Change to Current Citizenship: Chagossians who already hold British citizenship retain their status, and……

The recent meeting of the Chagos Refugees Group (CRG) on Sunday, 29 June 2025, jointly with Chagossian representatives from the Seychelles and the UK in Mauritius, has brought to light ongoing issues related to representation and communication within the community. Preceding a shared meal, the meeting aimed to inform attendees about the CRG’s action plan……

Chagossian activists from Diego Garcia alongside Chagossians descendants are passionately advocating for their right to return to their homeland, having been forcibly removed during the 1960s and 1970s. Their recent trip to Geneva was pivotal in raising global awareness around their plight, emphasizing the need for genuine consultation regarding sovereignty negotiations that have largely excluded……