African Union orders Britain to withdraw from Chagos Islands, end 'colonial administration'

The African Union ordered Britain on Friday to withdraw from the Chagos Islands ...

FILE PHOTO: Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth addresses the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 28, 2018. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/

The Chagos Islands belong to the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius, according to the advisory opinion the top U.N. court issued in February. The U.N. General Assembly in May voted in favor of Britain returning the islands to Mauritius and set a deadline for Nov. 22.Britain does not recognize Mauritius’ sovereignty claim.

Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth called Britain’s refusal to give up control of the islands a violation of international law.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

Reuters /  🏆 2. in US

Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

GM sues Fiat Chrysler, alleging union bribery scheme cost it billionsGeneral Motors filed a racketeering lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler claiming UAW bribes cost it billions
Read more »

UAW board moves to remove union president Gary Jones from office amid corruption probeJones took a leave of absence from the union on Nov. 3, days after being implicated as part of a multiyear federal investigation into corruption of the UAW. Jones has not been charged by federal prosecutors.
Read more »

General Motors sues Fiat, alleging it bribed union leadersGeneral Motors is suing Fiat Chrysler, alleging that its rival got an unfair business advantage by bribing officials of the United Auto Workers union.
Read more »

GM sues Fiat Chrysler alleging bribery scheme in union negotiationsGeneral Motors filed a federal racketeering lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler and its former executives on Wednesday, accusing the automaker of bribing United Auto Workers officials to receive more favorable terms in labor negotiations.
Read more »

UAW president steps down as GM sues rival over union briberyGary Jones, who has been a UAW member for 44 years, stepped down to let the union focus on its core mission of improving the lives of members and their families.
Read more »