Daniel Bosley

Journalist with a bit interest in small island developing states; author of 'Descent Into Paradise';

[Daniel Bosley @dbosley80]

Trouble in Paradise’s third SIDS briefing focuses on the UNGA resolution to support the ICJ ruling on climate accountability.

Also this week: cracks in CARICOM, meth in the Pacific and ‘qazf’ in the Indian Ocean.

Small islands, big stories...

https://t.co/flmbYvpC0b

[Maldives Independent @IndependentMV]

Going dark for press freedom.

From 6am to 6pm today, the Maldives Independent is suspending publication. Our website and social channels will fall silent in solidarity with Adhadhu and with other newsrooms joining this blackout.

For the first time in our democratic era, journalists are in prison in the Maldives. Mohamed Shahzan and Leevan Ali Nasir were sentenced in secret contempt hearings. They were given two hours to find counsel and denied a meaningful defence. Their editors face qazf prosecution. Their newsroom has been raided and laptops seized. Their reporters are barred indefinitely from presidential press conferences.

This is what the criminalisation of journalism looks like. A free press is not a courtesy granted by the state. It is a constitutional right and the foundation of every other accountability mechanism we have. When journalists can be jailed for asking questions, no citizen is safe from arbitrary power.

We stand with Adhadhu. We stand with Shahzan and Leevan. We will resume reporting at 6pm.

#PressFreedom #FreeLeevan #FreeShahzan #މިނިވަންނޫސްވެރިކަން

[Daniel Bosley @dbosley80]

Misley Mandarin, first minister of Chagossian Government (in Exile), writes to Mauritian AG from the resettled island of Ile du Coin.

He calls for an end to the “marginalisation” of Chagossians in Mauritius and full inclusion in any discussions about their future.

[Great British PAC Campaigns 🇬🇧 @GBPAC_Campaigns]

A Chagossian delegation has delivered a letter from First Minister Misley Mandarin to the Mauritian Attorney General. Chagossians in Mauritius face poverty, exclusion, and barriers to citizenship - while decisions about their future are made without them. This must change. #SaveChagos

[Himal Southasian @HimalSouthasian]

Under Mohamed Muizzu, the Maldives is contesting Mauritius’ claim to the Chagos archipelago, inserting itself into a geopolitical dispute also involving the United Kingdom and United States - Daniel Bosley (@dbosley80) writes : https://t.co/MSPjfpIH0I

[Daniel Bosley @dbosley80]

Saudi Arabia expands aid in the Pacific while China grants millions more to an Indian Ocean partner. But more is needed to close gaps in a "broken" development system.

The TiP briefing covers the most important stories from small island states.

https://t.co/yJwluW8hBb

[Daniel Bosley @dbosley80]

Former UK MP Adam Holloway provides details on efforts to supply resettled Chagossians from the Maldives.

Holloway reveals that BIOT officials comb through supplies, looking for any items that could be used to develop a permanent settlement, such as timber, tools or tents.

[The Spectator @spectator]

Five of them came aboard our sailing boat at 8 a.m. on Saturday. Naval and Royal Marine personnel rebranded as police officers, immigration and customs officials, and, for some reason, a French-speaking fisheries protection officer.

Other Royal Marines stayed on their assault boat. Whilst individually perfectly pleasant, they were all there to make sure life did not become too comfortable for the six Chagos Islanders who have returned to their ancestral home.

Agents of the British state, climbing over our vessel, poking into crates, writing on clipboards – an act of sheer malicious spite by Keir Starmer’s government, which hasn’t managed to stop a single boat closer to home.

✍️ Adam Holloway

Article | https://t.co/JH7YHOlE2w | @ajhholloway

[Daniel Bosley @dbosley80]

My first substack 'SIDS Briefing' covers the war in Iran's impact on small island states, the three-way tussle for the Chagos and the latest development assistance from China and Saudi Arabia.

Subscribe for all the SIDS stories in one place...

https://t.co/LJF0Z2eFsI

[Daniel Bosley @dbosley80]

With adverse legal rulings, a makeshift camp on Peros Banhos and Trump furious, UK govt confirms "deep freeze" on Chagos handover deal.

No parlt schedule for passing law and exchange of letters with US – essential for treaty – hasn't happened, says BBC.

https://t.co/zRj7YZaB9c

[Daniel Bosley @dbosley80]

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀:

👉 Group likely must reapply for permits
👉 UK–Mauritius treaty faces legal challenges
👉 The legal landscape has shifted in favour of Chagossians

Even if they’re removed again, the precedent is set.

6/6

[Daniel Bosley @dbosley80]

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗴𝗼𝘀 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀' 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 Î𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝘂 𝗖𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗹𝗲

Major BIOT ruling could reshape future of the Chagos Islands — and the UK’s deal with Mauritius. 🧵

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[Daniel Bosley @dbosley80]

💬 Misley Mandarin, first minister of the Chagossian Government-in-exile:

“Now I am home… this is where I want to be… our homeland was calling us and we could not wait forever.”

5/6

[Daniel Bosley @dbosley80]

Former MP who journeyed with Chagossians to resettle Ile du Coin, says UK court ruling on Chagossians right of abode is "just the beginning".

@ajhholloway, I'd love to talk with you about this directly via DMs. Thanks

[Adam Holloway @ajhholloway]

BREAKING: Chagossians first step towards permanent resettlement. @DanielJHannan @Nigel_Farage @GBNEWS @BBCNews
Please “suport resettlement” on GoFundMe 1/2

[Daniel Bosley @dbosley80]

BIOT court rules Chagossians on Ile du Coin can stay!!

Latest twist in 60-year saga comes as UK edges closer to handing islands to Mauritius, Trump turns on the deal, Maldives stakes a claim and Iran (allegedly) fires missiles at Diego Garcia base.

Chaos in Chagos continues.

[Great British PAC Campaigns 🇬🇧 @GBPAC_Campaigns]

WE WON! Right of abode restored for the Chagossians.
The Court has ruled they can remain on their islands.
After decades of injustice, everything has changed.
Immense credit to KC Philip Rule and Barrister James Tumbridge. Thank you to everyone who made this possible. 🇮🇴🇬🇧

[Maldives Independent @IndependentMV]

The Chagos deal was supposed to end a colonial injustice. Then Trump got involved.

In the first deep dive from @dbosley80's Trouble in Paradise, how war in Iran, Farage's flying visit and Muizzu's maritime gambit have thrown the Indian Ocean's biggest sovereignty dispute into chaos.

Read: https://t.co/wLSsknRWNG

[Daniel Bosley @dbosley80]

After 60 years of injustice, the Chagos dispute was close to a resolution.

Instead, as it’s pulled in different directions by unstable geopolitics, a handful of islanders have taken matters into their own hands and simply gone back.

In @Diplomat_APAC

https://t.co/kvfH2CSMCA

[Daniel Bosley @dbosley80]

What lies beneath?

In 2015, an ill-judged day-trip from Maldives to Chagos sparked a military operation.

What can those heading into these murky waters expect today, where geopolitics meet a 60-year fight for justice.

I discuss in @Diplomat_APAC

https://t.co/kvfH2CSMCA

[Daniel Bosley @dbosley80]

My 'Trouble in Paradise' substack closely examines this decolonisation saga and looks at what can be expected in the coming weeks/months.

https://t.co/VF56FKoVuz