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UK Transfers Chagos Islands Sovereignty Amid Chagossians' Fears

5/24/2025

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In a landmark £3.4bn agreement, the UK has agreed to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, while keeping control of the strategically vital Diego Garcia military base for the next 99 years. Displaced Chagossians voice deep concerns over their rights and the possibility of returning home, fearing Mauritius may restrict their resettlement.

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In a landmark £3.4bn agreement, the UK has agreed to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, while keeping control of the strategically vital Diego Garcia military base for the next 99 years. Displaced Chagossians voice deep concerns over their rights and the possibility of returning home, fearing Mauritius may restrict their resettlement.