Two British women born on Diego Garcia are prepared to bring legal action over the plans to cede sovereignty over the islands to Mauritius.
Two British Chagos Islanders, Bernadette Dugasse and Bertrice Pompe, are suing the UK Government over a proposed deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. They argue the islands should remain British, Chagossians haven't been consulted, and they fear unfair treatment and loss of return rights under Mauritian rule. Their lawyer claims the government's actions continue the historical mistreatment of Chagossians.
