​UK Agrees to Return Chagos Islands to Mauritius

On 3rd October 2024, the United Kingdom agreed to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, an Indian Ocean archipelago, to Mauritius in a historic political agreement.

  • This move secures the future of the strategically crucial UK-US military base on Diego Garcia, the largest island in the chain.

Details of the Treaty

  • Status of the Base: For the first time in over 50 years, the military base's status will be legally secure under a treaty between the UK and Mauritius.
  • India’s Role: India welcomed the deal, viewing it as completing the decolonization of Mauritius. India played a significant role behind the scenes, supporting ....

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