David Snoxell: The International Court of Justice may put more pressure on the UK over the Chagos Islands

The Government’s long rearguard defence of the British Indian Ocean Territory has reached a higher theatre than I ever expected.

David Snoxell: British stubbornness over the Chagos Islands is undermining us at the UN

The British Indian Ocean Territory is clearly a reminder to too many member nations of our lingering colonial legacy.

David Snoxell: Ministers’ decision on the Chagossians exposes them as hypocrites on human rights

The decision not to allow resettlement of the Chagos Islands is a travesty. But a means of finding a way forward is to hand.

David Snoxell: There are three months left to rectify the 50-year injustice done to the Chagossians

With compromise and diplomacy a political settlement involving the US and Mauritius could be agreed in time.

David Snoxell: Fifty years on, it is time to rectify the injustices done to the Chagossians

Britain should dispose of this albatross, and right long-standing wrongs.

David Snoxell: Now is the Government’s chance to keep its Chagossian promise

After almost 50 years, a new report paves the way for the return of the Chagos islanders to the British Indian Ocean Territory.

David Snoxell: The Chagossian maelstrom – is there an end in sight?

A decade of legal wrangling over the Chagos Islands could be brought to a close – if the Government gets a move on, that is.

David Snoxell: The Chagos Islands – the tide may at last be turning

Chagossians can now, after 45 years, be a little optimistic about their future. But will enough progress be made by the time the next election takes place?