Assessing the responsibilities of the United Kingdom and Mauritius towards the Chagossians under international law

Authors

  • Darsheenee Raumnauth African Union Commission, Ethiopia
  • Roopanand Mahadew Department of Law, University of Mauritius, Mauritius

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21825/af.v29i2.4844

Abstract

This article reviews the obligations under international law of the United Kingdom and Mauritius towards the Chagossians. With the detachment of Chagos from Mauritius as an essential condition for the independence of Mauritius from the British colonial master, the Chagossians have, over the past four decades, endured enormous human rights violations. This article assesses the responsibility of the two states vis-à-vis the Chagossians. A comprehensive factual account is rst presented to clarify understanding of the history of Chagos. The legal framework is then analysed to assess the responsibility of each state, before a number of recommendations are made. Key words: Chagos, Mauritius, United Kingdom, British Indian Ocean territories 

Author Biographies

Darsheenee Raumnauth, African Union Commission, Ethiopia

Law

Roopanand Mahadew, Department of Law, University of Mauritius, Mauritius

Law

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Published

2016-08-14

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Raumnauth, D., & Mahadew, R. (2016). Assessing the responsibilities of the United Kingdom and Mauritius towards the Chagossians under international law. frika ocus, 29(2). https://doi.org/10.21825/af.v29i2.4844

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Vol. 29 No. 2 (2016)

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