Henry Smith MP questions Foreign Secretary James Cleverly on his recent statement of Nov 6th 2022 on the UK starting negotiations with Mauritius on the future of the British Indian Ocean Territory. Multiple Chagossian groups in UK, Mauritius, Seychelles and worldwide have reached out to James Cleverly and Henry Smith after this statement, requesting the consultation with Chagossians regarding any negotiations with UK and Mauritius. Henry Smith MP: "In terms of consultation with the future of the British Indian Ocean Territory, the vast majority of the Chagossian community supports British sovereignty and are concerned about a potential change in status. What consultations will you be initiating with members of the Chagossian community, many of whom are residents in the UK" James Cleverly Foreign Secretary: "Absolutely recognise the strength of feeling on this. We will ensure we have conversations with the Chagossian community, as we progress with the negotiations. It would not be right for me to speculate the nature of the outcome of those negotiations, but we take their views very seriously"

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The International Conference on the Status of the Chagos Island, hosted by the IPATC Institute for IPATC Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation serves as a platform for discussion of the many dimensions of the Chagosian struggle, its obstacles, the behavior of various actors, factors, and hopes, particularly in light of the International Court of Justice's historic decision. Date: 4-5 October 2022 Location: The Sheraton Hotel, Pretoria, South Africa Day 1 [4] Views from Chagossians living in the diaspora on the Chagos

The Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation hosted a global hybrid conference, a platform for discussion the various dimensions of the Chagosian struggle, its impediments, the conduct of various actors, factors and hopes, especially considering of the landmark ruling by the International Court of Justice. Save the Dates Date: 4-5 October 2022 Location: The Sheraton Hotel, Pretoria, South Africa Day 1 [3] Issues of Identity and Integration and QnA

The Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation warmly welcome you to a global hybrid conference that serves as a space for discussion of the many aspects of the Chagosian struggle, its impediments, the conduct of various actors, factors, and hopes, especially in light of the International Court of Justice's landmark ruling. This conference will be insightful and ought to be missed. Date: 4-5 October 2022 Location: The Sheraton Hotel, Pretoria, South Africa Day 1 [2] Message of Support

The Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation hosted a global hybrid conference, a platform for discussion on the various dimensions of the Chagosian struggle, its impediments, the conduct of various actors, factors and hopes, especially considering of the landmark ruling by the International Court of Justice. Save the Dates Date: 4-5 October 2022 Location: The Sheraton Hotel, Pretoria, South Africa Day 1 [1] Introduction and Welcome Remarks

Important information for Chagossians. Full document available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-and-borders-bill-chagossian-nationality-factsheet/update-on-the-proposed-new-route-for-chagossians-to-acquire-british-nationality? Family Visa: https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa Read and translated by Rosy Leveque. Please excuse any errors in translation.