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Chagos Islands Transferred to Mauritius

The UK has officially handed over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, ending a long-standing dispute.

This agreement includes the UK maintaining a crucial military base on Diego Garcia under a long-term lease.

The deal faced opposition from some US Republicans and UK officials concerned about its cost and implications.

Despite these concerns, the transfer proceeded after approval from former US President Donald Trump.

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Original: The Guardian

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#Chagos Islands #Mauritius #Diego Garcia #Donald Trump #UK Foreign Policy

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