Clive Baldwin
Senior legal advisor at Human Rights Watch and lead author of the report on the Chagos Islands, with extensive experience litigating and documenting human rights abuses.
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Mar 28, 2026 • 23min
Another Take: The Chagos Islands, the UK and the US
Clive Baldwin, Senior Legal Advisor at Human Rights Watch who led the Chagos report, explains how the UK and US displaced Chagossians and turned the islands into a military base. He recounts archival evidence of racist motives. He outlines the long legal fight, international rulings, and calls for reparations and a right of return.
Oct 26, 2024 • 22min
Another Take: The Chagos Islands were paradise. Then came the UK and US.
Clive Baldwin, Senior Legal Advisor at Human Rights Watch and lead author on the Chagossian case, shares vital insights on the injustices faced by the Chagossians. He discusses the forced displacement by the UK for military purposes and how this act has been deemed a crime against humanity. With deep emotional accounts, he recounts the loss of paradise and the long fight for justice. Clive also touches on legal victories, the UK’s racial motivations, and the urgent need for meaningful reparations and a path back home.
