The opinion of International Court of Justice shows that decolonisation of Chagos archipelago seems inevitable. Examine (200 Words)
Refer - The Hindu
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IAS Parliament 6 years
KEY POINTS
· The sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago was disputed between the UK and Mauritius.
· The United Kingdom occupied the archipelago from Mauritian territory in 1965, three years before Mauritius gained independence in 1968.
· UK also leased out Deigo Garcia military base to USA.
Reasons for decolonization
· The influence of democracy across nations resulted in the establishment of new world order, destabilizing the concept of colonization.
· In 2016, Britain extended the lease to the U.S. till 2036 even as it said it would return the islands to Mauritius when no longer needed for defence purposes.
· Establishment of International organisations like United Nations, International Court of Justice help made smaller countries to voice their concerns against major powers like Britian.
· Effects of Globalisation ensured the respecting of sovereignty of nations.Common wealth group gave equal status to all of its members.
· Mauritius people has got support of many countries including India which help pushes Britian to rethink on decolonisation.
· Putting an end to the legacy of colonialism which affected lives of people across the world.
· Natural resources are being denied to the original inhabitant indirectly violating the Universal Declaration of Human rights 1966.
Sandeep 6 years
Kindly review
IAS Parliament 6 years
Fcuse more on why decolonization seems inevitable (Democracy, support
from other countries etc). Keep Writing.
Raj 6 years
IAS Parliament 6 years
Focus more on reasons for decolonization process (influence of
democracy, support from other nations etc.). Keep Writing.
Raj 6 years
AP 6 years
Answer.
IAS Parliament 6 years
Importance of Archipelago is not needed. Try
elaborating more on reasons for decolonization. Keep Writing.
