CLCS process grants sovereign rights over seabed in Mauritius.

The entities involved

• Mauritius →

  island sovereign state off of East Africa in the Indian Ocean

  • The UK government addresses the Chagos Islands agreement funding package and retains operational control of the Diego Garcia base.Mon 15:13
  • Mauritius formally challenges the legality of the occupation of the Chagos Archipelago.Mon 10:01
• International Seabed Authority →

  Intergovernmental body to regulate mineral-related activities on the seabed

  • The United States is attempting to appropriate seabed resources, while Russia has formally rejected US claims regarding the continental shelf.Mon 10:27
  • Nauru, a Pacific Island country, announced its voluntary withdrawal from the ICC amid criticism over deep sea mining rule delays.Thu 03:59

Related events

• US partnership enhances maritime security and trade in Mauritius.Aug 30
• Mauritius is facing pressure regarding its sovereignty, with accusations that the country is planning a £35 billion handover of sovereignty and must meet defense spending commitments.Sep 9