UK and Mauritius close in on deal over Chagos Islands after US signals its consent

Britain and Mauritius are finalizing a deal to transfer sovereignty over the Chagos Islands, including the U.S. military base on Diego Garcia, with President Trump’s approval. The U.K. would lease back the base for at least 99 years. The agreement, delayed by disputes over payment and resettlement, has faced criticism and legal challenges from Chagossian residents seeking to return to their homeland.

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