UK Transfers Chagos Islands to Mauritius Amid Strategic Concerns
The United Kingdom has announced the transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a decision welcomed by both the Mauritian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. This historic agreement aims to rectify past injustices faced by the indigenous Chagossians, who were forcibly displaced. However, Britain will retain control over the strategically vital Diego Garcia military base for at least 99 years. The International Court of Justice previously ruled that the UK's sovereignty over the islands was..
