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Maldives Takes Control of Northern Chagos Waters, Rejects ITLOS Ruling

The Maldives has taken control of territorial waters in the northern Chagos area and deployed military surveillance assets, directly challenging an ITLOS ruling on its maritime boundary with Mauritius. President Muizzu announced the withdrawal of a letter sent by former President Solih to Mauritius and the formation of a commission of inquiry into the previous administration's handling of the case.

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  • He said expert advice indicated the letter sent by the previous administration had adversely affected national security and maritime territory.

    Mohamed Muizzu Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

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  • about 92,563 square kilometres Maritime area received under ITLOS ruling Maldives Republic the Maldives received about 92,563 square kilometres of disputed maritime area

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • around 45,331 square kilometres Maritime area lost under ITLOS ruling Maldives Republic losing around 45,331 square kilometres from areas previously claimed as part of its exclusive economic zone

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • 200 nautical miles Surveillance operation coverage Maldives Republic The operation began on 4 February and covers 200 nautical miles from the southern baseline.

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  • Two letters were sent to the British government asserting a stronger Maldivian claim over Chagos than Mauritius, and a telephone conversation took place with the British deputy prime minister before Thursday 2026-02-05 United Kingdom / Maldives Maldives Republic two letters had been sent to the British side asserting a stronger Maldivian claim over Chagos than Mauritius. He also said a telephone conversation had taken place with the British deputy prime minister.

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