Chagos Marine Protected Area Case

The Chagos Marine Protected Area (MPA) is a large conservation zone in the Indian Ocean, established in 2010 by the UK government to protect marine biodiversity. However, the area is controversial because it overlaps with the disputed sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, which are claimed by Mauritius and were formerly home to indigenous people forcibly removed by the UK in the 1960s and 1970s. The case raises important legal and humanitarian issues regarding environmental protection, historical injustices, and the rights of displaced populations, highlighting the complex interplay between conservation efforts and geopolitical claims.