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Main focus of Chagos Islands under Mauritian sovereignty by end of 2024
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United Kingdom•Labour•Chagos Islands•Mauritius•British•Indian Ocean•Diego Garcia•British Indian Ocean Territory•UK
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UK to Transfer Chagos Islands, Including Diego Garcia Base, to Mauritius After 200 Years
Oct 3, 2024, 10:19 AM
The United Kingdom, under the Labour government, has announced it will transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after 200 years of British rule. The decision aims to boost global security and resolves a decades-long dispute over the Indian Ocean archipelago, which includes the strategically significant Diego Garcia, home to a major UK-US military base. Under the historic agreement, Mauritius will assume sovereignty over the British Indian Ocean Territory, while the UK retains certain rights over Diego Garcia to ensure the continued operation of the military facility. The deal is strongly supported by both governments and is intended to secure the future stability and security of the region.
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