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UK's Neocolonialism in Chagos Leaves Sovereignty 'De Facto Limited' — Irish Expert
UK's Neocolonialism in Chagos Leaves Sovereignty 'De Facto Limited' — Irish Expert
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The UK split the Chagos archipelago from Mauritius as a result of over 150 years of British colonial rule, Roslyn Fuller, director of the non-profit think tank Solonian Democracy Institute, told Sputnik Africa.
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The UK split the Chagos archipelago from Mauritius as a result of over 150 years of British colonial rule, Roslyn Fuller, director of the non-profit think tank Solonian Democracy Institute, told Sputnik Africa.The whole world is beginning to deal with sovereignty being "disregarded" now, she added.Watch the video to learn the history behind the Chagos Islands dispute.
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'Sovereignty is De Facto Limited': Irish Expert Explains UK's Neocolonialism Toward Chagos
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UK's Neocolonialism in Chagos Leaves Sovereignty 'De Facto Limited' — Irish Expert
11:23 GMT 28.04.2026 (Updated: 11:30 GMT 28.04.2026) The UK split the Chagos archipelago from Mauritius as a result of over 150 years of British colonial rule, Roslyn Fuller, director of the non-profit think tank Solonian Democracy Institute, told Sputnik Africa.
The whole world is beginning to deal with sovereignty being "disregarded" now, she added.
"Even comparatively wealthy European countries are increasingly being brought into line by the US. There's just this idea that if you don't go along with this kind of hegemony, you will be punished."
Watch the video to learn the history behind the Chagos Islands dispute.
