UK Court Throws Out Injunction Blocking Chagos Islands Deal

The legal action was brought by two Chagossian woman who have criticized the lack of consultation with the community during the negotiations.

Aerial view of the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean, in an undated file photo. Alamy/PA

A British court has thrown out a temporary block on the UK Government from completing its negotiations to give the Chagos Islands to Mauritius on Thursday.

Earlier, a judge granted an injunction at 2:25 a.m. local time against the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, preventing it from continuing discussions.