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Trump Seeks to Block UK's Chagos Islands Deal with Mauritius over Security Fears

Nov 13, 2024, 02:01 PM

US President-elect Donald Trump is seeking to block the UK's decision to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. The UK, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, agreed to return the islands as part of a deal. Trump's team, which includes China hawks, is concerned about the security implications and security fears of the agreement, particularly due to Mauritius's friendly relations with Beijing. Trump's transition team has requested legal advice from the Pentagon regarding the veto.