As the government’s hostile environment continues to affect the Windrush generation, many Chagossians have also been on the receiving end of harsh policy surrounding immigration. As more and more Chagossians suffer, the community remain resolute as they continue to fight for their cause. On Tuesday 17 July Dominique Elysee, the son of Chagossians, will have his case taken to the high court after being refused British citizenship. Born in Mauritius in 1968, Dominique falls out

In the Mauritian press this month two former UK High Commissioners to Mauritius have debated the future of the Chagos Islands. Speaking to English language current affairs magazine Weekly, outgoing High Commissioner Jonathan Drew took part in a feisty interview with a Mauritian journalist. Mr Drew defends the UK's sovereignty claim over the Chagos Islands in detail, which is thoroughly questioned by the Mauritian interviewer. He also downplays the significance of the UN Gene

Just weeks after the government's decision not to allow Chagossians to return home, the Chagossian struggle for their most fundamental rights has received attention on international Human Rights Day. Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn raised the matter in a speech in London marking the occasion, In a speech focused in part on the contribution of women to the human rights struggles around the world, Mr Corbyn picked up on the work of Sabrina Jean, Chairperson of the Chagos Refugee Gr

In our latest guest blog, veteran human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell explains why he is backing Chagossians right to end their decades of exile this year. Mr Tatchell has been a strong, vocal and successful campaigner for decades. We are honoured and delighted that he has chosen to publicly back the Chagossian people's long and valiant fight for justice at this critical time. Why I support the Chagos Islanders right to return: By Peter Tatchell I first became aware of t