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UK Poised to Return Chagos Islands to Mauritius

7/3/2025

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The UK is on the brink of a historic treaty to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a move that could heal decades of tension and human rights abuses. Despite pushback, the House of Lords has given the green light, with Dame Priti Patel calling for a Commons vote and criticizing Labour for stalling the discussion. The treaty also seeks to safeguard the UK-US military base on Diego Garcia.

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The UK is on the brink of a historic treaty to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a move that could heal decades of tension and human rights abuses. Despite pushback, the House of Lords has given the green light, with Dame Priti Patel calling for a Commons vote and criticizing Labour for stalling the discussion. The treaty also seeks to safeguard the UK-US military base on Diego Garcia.