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Madagascar’s Disputed Indian Ocean Islands Return to the UN Agenda

 

 

Iles éparses de l'Océan Indien: Photo sous licence libre 

 

Madagascar’s decades-old dispute with France over four islands in the western Indian Ocean is back on the agenda of the United Nations General Assembly, keeping the territorial issue in the international diplomatic record.

 

The dispute concerns the Glorioso Islands, Juan de Nova, Europa and Bassas da India, which are administered by France and claimed by Madagascar.

 

The issue is listed on the agenda of the 81st General Assembly session. Its inclusion does not represent a new UN ruling on sovereignty, but allows the matter to remain formally before the Assembly.

 

Madagascar first brought the question to the UN in 1979. The issue has since remained part of the Assembly’s work, with consideration postponed during some sessions.

 

The dispute has also been addressed through bilateral talks between Madagascar and France, but those discussions have not resolved the disagreement over sovereignty.

 

The 81st session comes as Madagascar seeks to strengthen and redefine its international partnerships. The UN gathering in New York provides Antananarivo with another forum to reiterate its longstanding position on the four islands.

For now, the return of the issue to the General Assembly represents continuity rather than a new diplomatic settlement. The sovereignty dispute between Madagascar and France remains unresolved.

 

Raveloaritiana Mamisoa 

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Raveloaritiana Mamisoa

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Raveloaritiana Mamisoa is an independent journalist, language activist, and human rights defender committed to amplifying underrepresented voices and promoting freedom of expression, linguistic diversity, and human dignity. Through journalism and advocacy, she works to raise awareness of social issues, defend fundamental rights, and contribute to more inclusive and informed communities.

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