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The Director General of Nigeria’s Department of State Services has issued a directive prohibiting operatives from making arrests related to civil disputes. The order aims to prevent the misuse of security agencies in private legal conflicts.

Officials from the Food and Drug Administration have publicly commended the Department of State Services for temporarily halting the legal proceedings against activist Sowore.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has formally urged Nigerian authorities to dismiss what it calls baseless charges against detained activist Omoyele Sowore. Legal counsel is simultaneously pressing the Department of State Services to hand the case over to the federal Attorney General.

Local leaders in Katsina State have publicly praised the Department of State Services following the successful apprehension of a major figure linked to illegal weapons trafficking.

The Asiwaju Media Team has praised the leadership and personnel of Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) for their efforts in preventive intelligence.

The U.S. Department of State has announced a realignment of routine visa services in Nigeria and several other African countries, moving towards regional visa hubs.

Lawyers have petitioned Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) over alleged contempt of court regarding the continued detention of Bauchi teenager Faith Barnabas, despite a court order for her release.

The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) has called for enhanced collaboration among security agencies, government, and communities to effectively combat terrorism and banditry in Nigeria's North-West region.

The United States Department of State revoked more than 175,000 visas during the Trump administration as part of an intensified effort to identify foreign nationals violating immigration rules, committing crimes, or posing public safety risks.

A chieftain of the Action Democratic Congress (ADC) has praised the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), the military, and local vigilantes for the successful rescue of kidnap victims in Kwara.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Nwaogu Ihechimere Ezeakolam, a retired Department of State Services (DSS) officer, in Kuje Correctional Centre for allegedly supporting an outlawed group.

The U.S. Department of State has increased a travel advisory for Ceuta, Spain, to a higher level, citing an influx of illegal immigrants as the reason for the elevated warning.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned five suspects in connection with the abduction at a school in Oyo. The individuals are facing charges related to their alleged involvement in the incident.

The U.S. Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Belgium, warning American travelers about potential risks due to terrorism. This advisory aims to inform citizens about safety concerns in the country.

A former Assistant Director of the Department of State Services, Dennis Amachree, characterized the late Gen. Sani Abacha's military regime as one marked by extreme authoritarianism and brutal repression.

The Department of State Services (DSS) in Nigeria plans to appeal the life sentences handed down to two top commanders of the Ansaru terror group.

The Federal High Court in Abuja denied bail to an individual arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly planning multiple attacks on schools in the Federal Capital Territory.

Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed the detention of journalist Zainab Sodiq for allegedly possessing an unauthorized unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone.

The Director-General of Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) has urged for increased judicial and public support for cybercrime prosecutions. The call aims to deter offenders and ensure greater accountability in combating online criminal activities.

Two men arrested by Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) have been sentenced to death by an Ekiti State High Court after being convicted of kidnapping a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) staff member.

Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) has launched an investigation into the conduct of its operatives following a scuffle at a court during the remand hearing of Omoyele Sowore.

Global human rights organizations have expressed support for the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and condemned a N100 million defamation judgment awarded to two Department of State Services (DSS) officials against the anti-corruption group.

The family of activist Ibrahim Bichi has raised an alarm over his detention by the Department of State Services (DSS), demanding his immediate release and citing human rights violations.

Nigerian Representatives are moving to strengthen the operations of the Department of State Services (DSS) through new funding and training bills. These legislative efforts aim to enhance the capabilities and effectiveness of the DSS.

A spokesperson for the US Department of State, when questioned by BIRN, indicated that the 'non grata' sanction against the head of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, has been lifted, though the basis for this decision was not immediately clear.

A Civil Society Organization (CSO) has petitioned Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate allegations of financial inducement in the contest for the House of Representatives minority leadership.

Nigerian writer Okey Ndibe confirmed his release after being stopped by the Department of State Services (DSS) at the airport, while the DSS denied arresting him, stating it was a routine stop. Human rights groups condemned the incident, accusing the government of a crackdown on rights.

The Northern Christian Association (NCA) has praised the Department of State Services (DSS) for arresting five suspects allegedly linked to the November 2025 abduction of students and staff from Papiri school.

Representatives from the U.S. Department of State are visiting Tbilisi, Georgia, from May 24 to 29 to meet with government officials, political parties, the business community, and faith leaders.

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) despite a court granting him bail. His family and loyalists are protesting his detention, while the ICPC has dismissed health concerns raised by his family.

Operatives of Amotekun, a security agency in Ondo State, Nigeria, have arrested four suspected terrorists. The suspects were subsequently handed over to the Department of State Services (DSS) for further investigation.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) expressed strong disappointment over a Federal Capital Territory High Court ruling in Abuja, which found the organization liable for defaming two operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS).

A Federal Capital Territory High Court ordered the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to pay N100 million in damages for defaming two Department of State Services (DSS) officials. SERAP rejected the judgment, calling it "seriously flawed" and a "dangerous precedent."

The Thai government has pledged to intensify its efforts against human trafficking with the goal of elevating the country from Tier 2 to Tier 1 in the US Department of State’s Trafficking in Persons report.

The MACBAN group has submitted a petition to the Plateau State government and the Department of State Services (DSS) regarding the alleged poisoning of cattle, describing these incidents as criminal activities that threaten the livelihood of herders in the area.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned former governor El-Rufai on a 5-count charge related to allegations of phone interception involving Ribadu. El-Rufai was docked and has applied for bail.

Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) announced the tracking and arrest of an individual who had issued threats of attacks on schools in Abuja.

Albanian Democratic parliamentary group leader Gazment Bardhi cited a US Department of State (DASH) report raising concerns about organized crime money laundering through the construction sector, demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama address the issue in parliament regarding signed building permits.

Nigerian Army troops, Department of State Services operatives, and local volunteer forces successfully thwarted large-scale attacks by bandits on Bagna and Erena communities in Shiroro LGA of Niger State.

The US Department of State (DASH) has released a list of countries deemed most dangerous for American citizens, with Albania and Serbia noted as being on par.

The Government of Ghana has commended Nigerian authorities, particularly the Department of State Services (DSS), for successfully rescuing 44 Ghanaian nationals from a criminal network that lured foreigners with false promises.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a suspected gunrunner in Cross River State who was attempting to take delivery of 832 rounds of live ammunition concealed within food items.

The Department of State Educational Research and Training has announced a revised schedule and has taken steps to conduct SA-2 from March 24 to April 6.

Rabat – The US has suspended operations at its embassy in Kuwait as security concerns grow across the Middle East following Washington’s military attacks against Iran and Tehran’s missile and drone attacks targeting countries in the region. In a statement released Thursday, the US Department of State confirmed that the embassy halted activities while authorities […] The post US Suspends Embassy Operations in Kuwait Amid War in Middle East appeared first on Morocco World News.

The U.S. Department of State on Monday urged Americans to "LEAVE IMMEDIATELY" more than a dozen countries in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, amid…

Americans are urged to exercise heightened caution globally due to potential security risks, as advised by the US Department of State.

An alleged love affair between a Department of State Services operative and a young woman from Jigawa State has sparked uproar, exposing the fragility of Nigeria’s religious equilibrium.

Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) has released Walida Ibrahim, a Jigawa teenager who went missing in 2023, to the state government following an investigation into her disappearance.

The United States Department of State issued a security alert urging American citizens in certain areas in Mexico to shelter in place.

US Department of State says it supports the UK's decision to "proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago".

Nigeria's Department of State Services has dropped its cyberbullying prosecution against prominent activist Omoyele Sowore, raising questions about government legal strategies.

The Armenian Foreign Ministry and the U.S. Department of State have unveiled a dedicated Facebook page for the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity program.

Nigeria's Department of State Services suspended legal proceedings against prominent opposition figure Omoyele Sowore and allied activists, delaying the case until after the presidential election.

The Department of State Security has petitioned authorities to halt ongoing legal proceedings related to cyberbullying charges against activist Omoyele Sowore, citing procedural or jurisdictional grounds.

The U.S. Department of State has updated immigration guidelines, warning that children may lose eligibility to join their parents if they turn 21 before entering the country.

A fake State Security Service (SSS) operative has been arrested in Abuja for extorting motorists using a toy gun. The individual was apprehended by the Department of State Services (DSS) following reports of his illicit activities.

Hauwa Mundi, wife of a former DSS official, is speaking out about her husband’s prolonged detention and demanding transparency from the Department of State Services after he was sacked.

The Department of State announced the formation of a task force aimed at preventing birth tourism, which has already resulted in the revocation of hundreds of visas from foreign nationals.

Directors of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Nigeria's Northwest region have called for enhanced intelligence sharing and operational synergy. Their aim is to effectively combat terrorism, banditry, and other pervasive security threats in the area.

The US Department of State has clarified that its embassy in Abuja, Nigeria, is not closing, despite a realignment of routine visa processing services from Nigeria and other African countries to regional hubs.

An Abuja court has ordered the remand of a former Department of State Services (DSS) officer in Kuje Prison. The individual faces charges related to terrorism.

A Nigerian legal practitioner and human rights advocate, Hamza Dantani, has called on security agencies including the Police, Army, and EFCC to adopt the compensation policy of the Department of State Services (DSS).

An intelligence-led operation by the Department of State Services (DSS) and community vigilantes resulted in the neutralization of bandit kingpin Idi Abasu Aiki and over 60 other suspected bandits in Katsina. This operation aims to curb insecurity in the region.

Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, known as Sunday Igboho, has detailed his escape from operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) during a controversial raid on his Ibadan residence in July 2021.

The Nigerian House of Representatives has approved a bill to establish a Research Bureau for the Department of State Services (DSS), aiming to enhance intelligence research and indigenous security technology development.

A former operative of Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) has detailed the brutal repression, widespread human rights abuses, and political persecution that characterized the Abacha regime in his new memoir.

Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) stated that Oriire teachers were beheaded to compel the release of Ansaru commanders, and announced its intention to appeal the life sentences given to two convicted terrorist leaders.

A coalition of youth associations in Plateau State, Nigeria, has urged the Federal Government to deploy operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) to troubled communities to halt renewed violence and killings in the region.

Adeyemi has pledged to provide relevant documents to the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Police regarding the PFIPC case. This development indicates a move towards further investigation and transparency in the matter.

Adeola Ajayi, Director-General of Nigeria's Department of State Security Service, has stated that communities must become the primary line of defense against insecurity and terrorism.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the conduct of Department of State Services (DSS) operatives during the arrest of activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore, calling it embarrassing and a threat to democracy.

Dr. Ekua Amoakoh, spokesperson and Press Secretary to former Vice President and 2028 NPP Presidential Candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has been nominated for the highly competitive United States Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate allegations by the prosecution that part of the evidence tendered in court and served on defense lawyers in an alleged coup plot was displayed on social media.

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has opted to file a no-case submission in his wiretapping trial after the Department of State Services (DSS) closed its case.

The U.S. Department of State plans to launch a pilot program allowing some visitor visa applicants to pay an additional $750 fee for expedited interview appointments, with a temporary rule set to take effect in July 2026.

The American Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina has organized training in operating unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) for members of BiH law enforcement agencies, as part of the US Department of State's anti-terrorism assistance program.

The US Department of State has implemented new rules to combat 'birth tourism', impacting Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking US citizenship for their children.

An aide to Atiku Abubakar has called for the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate Sunday Igboho regarding his claims about sponsors of kidnappers. The aide urged Igboho to be invited for questioning following the Oyo school abduction.

Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended five individuals suspected of being arms couriers involved in the abduction of nearly 300 students and staff from a school in Niger State in November 2025.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly arrested five suspected arms couriers, including two Nigerien nationals, in connection with supplying weapons for the abduction of nearly 300 students and staff from St. Mary's Catholic School.

US Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg is scheduled to visit the Philippines this week, as announced by the US Department of State.

The US Department of State announced on May 7 that it will revoke the passports of individuals who owe significant amounts in child support, as part of enforcement measures.

A court has set a date to rule on Omoyele Sowore's no-case submission in his ongoing cyberstalking trial. The Department of State Services (DSS) had urged the court to reject his submission.

The U.S. Department of State intends to provide up to $100 million in foreign assistance towards a G7 initiative aimed at repairing the Chornobyl Nuclear Plant.

The U.S. Department of State has offered a $10 million reward for information leading to Abu Waala al Wa'eli, whom it designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist for his alleged role in advancing Iran's interests and operations against U.S. forces.

Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) has released five government media aides who were detained following an alleged cyberbullying petition filed by politician Rabiu Kwankwaso.

Mr. Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), has been honored with another media award, barely five months after receiving recognition from the International Press Institute (IPI).

Indian student enrollments in the US have declined by nearly 7%, following an announcement by the US Department of State in June 2025 regarding expanded screening and vetting for visa applicants.

Operatives of Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) successfully rescued Hamza Musa, the Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area in Kano, from captivity after he was kidnapped.

The US Department of State reports a 97% return rate for travelers under its visa bond program, with nearly 1,000 visas issued.

Operatives of Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) arrested a suspected gunrunner, Kelvin Ebikeniye Dugo, in Cross River State and recovered 832 rounds of ammunition.

The U.S. Department of State has designated the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist entity, with intentions to classify it as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation by March 2026, citing financial backing from Iran.

One of five persons accused by the Department of State Services (DSS) of carrying out the June 5, 2022 attack on the St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, in Ondo State on Wednesday The post Owo Church Attack: How we were nabbed by DSS officers, suspect tells court appeared first on Vanguard News.

Operatives of Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested two suspected arms couriers, seized two Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) warheads, and rescued a kidnap victim.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Udeme Sunday Stephen, a suspect reportedly linked to a recent attack on Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi in Benin, Edo State.

The Kano State Government has rejected claims by Buba Galadima, who accused Governor Abba Yusuf and the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Kano of suppressing opposition voices, calling the allegations reckless and politically motivated.

Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended Shafiu Usman, the alleged leader behind kidnappings in Kogi, Kwara, and Niger states, including a church attack.

Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, the Director General of Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS), is widely respected for his professional record among current security chiefs, with his leadership being highlighted.

US Department of State says it supports the UK's decision to 'proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago'.

Fintech company OPay is collaborating with Nigeria's Department of State Services and the Nigeria Police Force to probe circulating online rumors claiming the platform will shut down.

Activist Sowore dismissed the Department of State Services' suggestion to pause his legal proceedings, insisting instead on a complete withdrawal of charges and a formal public apology.

The African Action Congress has rejected the Department of State Services' decision to merely suspend proceedings against activist Omoyele Sowore, demanding a complete case dismissal and formal apology.

The Department of State has officially sanctioned a revolutionary anarchist platform known as Abolition Media, citing its role in promoting extremist activities.

Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) and other security forces successfully foiled a kidnap plot in Imo State, rescuing the victim and neutralizing two suspects while recovering arms and ammunition.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man in Abuja for impersonating one of its personnel. The individual was apprehended after being trailed by the DSS.

Comrade Festus Osifo, Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), praised the Department of State Services (DSS) for its efforts in arresting and prosecuting suspected terrorists and bandits nationwide.

Governor Seyi Makinde has chosen former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Daura, as his running mate for the 2027 election. This move aims to rally opposition support for his campaign.

A recent report by the United States Department of State has raised concerns over fiscal transparency in Nigeria, which has been interpreted as vindicating Atiku Abubakar's stance on the Tinubu government.

Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested three additional suspects linked to the kidnapping of a university professor in Nasarawa. These arrests bring the authorities closer to resolving the case.

A retired officer from Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) has been remanded in court on charges of allegedly supporting the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and engaging in cybercrime.

The U.S. Department of State has officially announced the ratification of a $302 million loan agreement with Albania, intended for defense investments. This loan is expected to strengthen European defense capabilities.

Yoruba Nation campaigner Sunday Igboho has detailed how he avoided arrest during a Department of State Services (DSS) operation at his Ibadan residence in July 2021.

Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) successfully rescued four kidnapped students from Kaura-Namoda Polytechnic in Zamfara State, including the remaining abducted individuals.

A former Director of the Department of State Services (DSS) has credited the agency with the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo. He stated that both the captives' and the federal government's accounts of the rescue could be true.

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has reaffirmed its commitment to holding its 2026 national officers' election on Saturday. The association has invited the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to monitor the elections.

Youth groups in Plateau State, Nigeria, are demanding justice and the establishment of state police after 50 people were killed in the region within one week. They also called for increased deployment of Department of State Services operatives to vulnerable communities.

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has successfully secured the release on bail of renowned consultant cardiac surgeon, Prof. (Dr.) Martin Aghaji, following his arrest and detention by the Department of State Services (DSS) over alleged economic crimes.

The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) has ordered the immediate release and compensation of a man who was wrongfully linked to Boko Haram terrorists after a review of his case.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the conduct of Department of State Services (DSS) operatives during the remand of African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) has stated that Omoyele Sowore's remand in prison resulted from court processes, clarifying that the service neither arrested him nor opposed his bail application.

Nasir El-Rufai is set to file a no-case submission in his wiretapping trial after the Department of State Services (DSS) concluded its case.

Supporters of Omoyele Sowore allege that the Department of State Services (DSS) forcefully arrested and injured the activist, despite a court order for his remand in a correctional facility.

Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) has expressed opposition to foreign donations for the proposed Security Trust Fund bill, advocating for a ban on such funding and governance reforms.

A former Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Ejiofor, stated that the implementation of state police could resolve over half of Nigeria's security problems.

Edo State has shut down three schools after the Department of State Services (DSS) allegedly uncovered a plot to abduct students. The measure was taken to ensure the safety of students.

Sources indicate that Nigerian author Okey Ndibe was briefly questioned by security officials from the Department of State Services (DSS) upon his arrival in Nigeria from the United States, reportedly in connection with a 2013 watch-list.

Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested five individuals, including two foreign collaborators, in connection with the Papiri school kidnap incident.

The Department of State Services (DSS) explained before the Federal High Court in Abuja why the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, was taken into custody, tendering video evidence.

Prominent rights activists and groups, including Falana and Odinkalu, have urged the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to comply with a defamation judgment involving the Department of State Services (DSS). Some have also condemned the position taken by the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) on the matter.

The US Department of State has approved a potential sale of extended-range JDAM-ER precision-guided munition kits and related equipment to Ukraine, valued at US$373.6 million. This approval aims to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities.

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore alleges that Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) presented Justice Mark Chidiebere, known as 'Justice Crack,' to Peter Akah at its headquarters.

A Federal High Court in Jigawa has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to release a teenager allegedly abducted by an operative and to surrender the officer for police investigation.

A court has remanded four suspects in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) in connection with the recent mass killings in Plateau State. The case has been adjourned to April 30.

Representatives from the U.S. Department of State met with Cuban officials in Havana, marking the first such talks in 10 years, to discuss democratic and economic freedoms.

Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) has questioned five media aides in connection with an alleged cyber bullying petition involving politician Rabiu Kwankwaso.

Justice James Omotosho handed down the judgement after they pleaded guilty to the charges preferred against them by the Federal Government, and a witness from the Department of State Services (DSS)…

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai was immediately re-arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) within the court premises, shortly after a court fixed April 14 for his bail ruling.

A group, Concerned Arewa Youth Council, has cautioned Nigerians against spreading allegations of religious bias concerning arrests made by the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), stating such claims could undermine national security.

The U.S. Department of State has significantly reduced the fee for renouncing citizenship by 80%, lowering it from $2,350 to $450, effective April 13, marking the first major rollback in over a decade.

The United States Department of State has announced sanctions against four charities accused of funding Hamas militants in Gaza. The post U.S. sanctions four charities over alleged Hamas funding appeared first on Vanguard News.

Egypt emerges as a relatively stable travel destination amidst Middle East tensions, with the U.S. Department of State issuing a Level 2 advisory. While caution is advised for specific regions like Northern Sinai, major tourist hubs like Cairo and Red Sea resorts maintain strong security, welcoming visitors to explore its rich heritage and landscapes.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended Udeme Stephen, a 26-year-old teacher, after he claimed online responsibility for an attack on Labour Party's Peter Obi and issued further threats.

The United States Department of State has updated travel advisories for several Middle Eastern countries, including Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain, and Iraq, warning American citizens of increased security…

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested the suspect believed to have masterminded a deadly attack on an ECWA Church in Ayetoro, Kogi State, which led to the abduction of 20 worshippers.

By Soni Daniel Abuja: Arewa youths on Monday warned against undue interference and politisation of the case of a woman said to have been living a Department of State Services operative without the consent of her parents. The woman, Walida Abdulhadi Ibrahim, is at the centre of controversy following claims and counter claims of abduction […] The post Walida: Arewa youths warn against undue interference appeared first on Vanguard News.

US Department of State says it supports the UK's decision to "proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago".