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Chagos Islanders Urge Trump to Halt £30 Billion Deal

1/11/2026

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Chagos Islanders urge U.S. President Donald Trump to block the £30 billion deal transferring their home to Mauritius.
First Minister Misley Mandarin warns the agreement threatens the Diego Garcia base and gives China leverage.
Mandarin argues the treaty undermines a critical military asset and risks denying the Chagossian return.
United Kingdom ministers, despite recent legislative defeats, plan to push for treaty approval, saying it resolves sovereignty and secures the base.

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Chagos Islanders urge U.S. President Donald Trump to block the £30 billion deal transferring their home to Mauritius.
First Minister Misley Mandarin warns the agreement threatens the Diego Garcia base and gives China leverage.
Mandarin argues the treaty undermines a critical military asset and risks denying the Chagossian return.
United Kingdom ministers, despite recent legislative defeats, plan to push for treaty approval, saying it resolves sovereignty and secures the base.