The legal action was brought by two Chagossian woman who have criticized the lack of consultation with the community during the negotiations.
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Aerial view of the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean, in an undated file photo. Alamy/PA
By Guy Birchall
5/22/2025Updated: 5/22/2025
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A British court temporarily blocked the UK Government from completing its negotiations to give away the Chagos Islands to Mauritius on Thursday.
A High Court judge in London granted an injunction at 2.25 am local time against the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, preventing it from continuing discussions.
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