Mauritian flag raised on Chagos Archipelago for first time
The Mauritian flag was raised on the Chagos Archipelago, an Indian Ocean territory controlled by the UK, marking the first such event. The move followed a government-led expedition and was described as a historic moment by the Mauritian prime minister.
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WorldMauritian flag raised on Chagos Archipelago for first time
Sign in or subscribeBrowse free archive reportsThe Mauritian flag was raised on the Chagos Archipelago, an Indian Ocean territory controlled by the UK, marking the first such event. The move followed a government-led expedition and was described as a historic moment by the Mauritian prime minister.