Скачать или смотреть MAURITIUS Embarks on HISTORIC Expedition to Disputed CHAGOS Islands

A delegation from Mauritius set sail for the disputed Chagos Islands on Tuesday for a 15-day expedition. The move is being viewed as Mauritius’ attempt to assert its sovereignty on the strategically important Indian Ocean archipelago, as the islands are also claimed by the United Kingdom (UK) and even houses a United States (US) military base.

This marks the first time that Mauritius has embarked on a journey to the islands without seeking the permission of the UK. The vessel, Bleu de Nîmes, has been commissioned by Mauritius and sailed from Seychelles to the Chagos archipelago, which is located about 500 kilometres south of Maldives in the Indian Ocean.

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