The UK government has proposed allowing approximately 60 Sri Lankan Tamils, stranded on Diego Garcia for over three years, to relocate to the UK. This policy change follows a prolonged struggle surrounding their asylum claims at the remote military base. Families, children, and unaccompanied males without criminal records will be prioritized for transfer. Official statements cite ‘exceptional circumstances’ regarding the camp’s conditions, with advocates urging swift action to ensure the migrants’ welfare. Their lawyers describe the development as a significant milestone in a long legal battle for justice.