Source: TH
Context: Fifteen fishermen from Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu, were detained near Diego Garcia Island, part of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), for allegedly crossing maritime boundaries.
About Diego Garcia Island:
- Located in: Central Indian Ocean, part of the Chagos Archipelago.
- Controlled by: British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), leased to the United States for a military base.
- Features:
- A coral atoll with a V-shaped cay and an open lagoon at its northern end.
- Discovered by the Portuguese in the 16th century.
- Strategic air and naval base for the U.S.
- Located in the south of the equator.
About Chagos Archipelago:
- Located at: Central Indian Ocean, south of the Maldives.
- Controlled by: British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), with claims by Mauritius.
- Disputed between: United Kingdom and Mauritius, with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling in favor of Mauritius’ decolonization claim in 2019.
- Features:
- Consists of more than 50 islands, including Diego Garcia.
- Known for its ecological significance and strategic military value.
- Located in the south of the equator.
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