PoliticsUK-Mauritius Chagos sovereignty deal stalls amid fears of further delays

Renewed UK-Mauritius talks have revived Chagossians’ hopes of resettlement, but elderly islanders fear they may not live to see the stalled treaty fulfilled. Signed in 2025, the agreement would give Mauritius sovereignty over the Chagos archipelago and allow resettlement outside Diego Garcia, which would remain a military base. The treaty has yet to enter into force amid opposition from Donald Trump and delays in UK legislation.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-02 00:29Original