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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..

The United Kingdom has agreed to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, marking the end of a prolonged colonial-era dispute. This decision follows a ruling by the International Court of Justice that deemed Britain's control over the islands unlawful. The islands have been a point of contention due to the forcible expulsion of Chagossians in the 1960s and 70s to establish a military base. Diego Garcia, the site of the US-UK military base, will remain under the control of both..