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flag UK blocked Farage’s aid mission to Chagossians, sparking concerns over islanders' welfare and UK-Mauritius sovereignty deal.

flag Nigel Farage claims UK authorities blocked his humanitarian mission to deliver aid to four Chagossians on Île du Coin, alleging the government pressured Maldivian officials to prevent his departure. flag He said British officials cited crew restrictions and issued threats, while a senior Maldivian source confirmed UK interference. flag The Chagossians, descendants of those forcibly removed in the 1960s and 70s, face eviction orders but have temporary legal protection. flag The UK’s proposed £35 billion sovereignty transfer to Mauritius has drawn criticism, including from Donald Trump, who warned it could harm the US-UK military base on Diego Garcia. flag The aid boat sailed without Farage, raising concerns over access and the islanders’ wellbeing.

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