UK to Relocate Stranded Tamils from Diego Garcia

After years of legal battles, the UK government has agreed to bring Tamil asylum seekers from Diego Garcia to the UK, citing exceptional circumstances.

The UK government has decided to allow around 60 Sri Lankan Tamils stranded on Diego Garcia to relocate to the UK, reversing its previous stance.
These migrants, including 16 children, have been on the island since their boat faced difficulties in 2021 while fleeing Sri Lanka.
The decision follows legal actions and claims of inhumane conditions on the island, including overcrowding and mental distress.
The UK had previously considered relocating the migrants to Romania or St Helena but has now opted for a direct transfer to the UK.
The move comes as the UK plans to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, though Diego Garcia will remain under UK control.