London Protest: Ten Years in Prison for Supporting UK Sovereignty Over Chagos Islands

London Protest Highlights Chagos Islands Dispute A protest took place outside the UK Foreign Office on May 26, 2025, focusing on the ongoing dispute over the Chagos Islands. Protesters, many of Chagossian descent, voiced their anger at Mauritius's ten-year prison sentence for those supporting UK sovereignty over the islands. One protester stated, "They know what's happening, and they're letting it happen." The protest highlights the human cost of the geopolitical conflict and raises questions about the UK's role in the situation. The protesters' emotional pleas and the gravity of the situation make it newsworthy. The event underscores the need for a peaceful resolution to the decades-long dispute.