WorldWhy does everyone want the Chagos Islands?

Name: Why does everyone want the Chagos Islands?
Uploaded: 2026-09-23T19:30:02.000Z
Description: The UK is reviewing its agreement to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after US President Donald Trump called it “terrible”. The Indian Ocean group has around 60 islands, including Diego Garcia, where a UK-US military base is located.

The UK is reviewing its agreement to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after US President Donald Trump called it “terrible”. The Indian Ocean group has around 60 islands, including Diego Garcia, where a UK-US military base is located.

BBC News 2026-09-23 19:30