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UK Returns Chagos Islands to Mauritius Amid Controversy

5/27/2025

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In a historic shift, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer returned sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius on May 22, responding to global calls for justice and acknowledging past human rights abuses. However, the UK still holds onto the Diego Garcia military base, sparking fears about nuclear arms and the unresolved plight of the islands' original inhabitants.

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In a historic shift, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer returned sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius on May 22, responding to global calls for justice and acknowledging past human rights abuses. However, the UK still holds onto the Diego Garcia military base, sparking fears about nuclear arms and the unresolved plight of the islands' original inhabitants.