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UK to cede Chagos Islands
UK to transfer Chagos Islands to Mauritius, keep control of Diego Garcia base
The UK is set to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while retaining long-term control over the Diego Garcia military base under a 99-year lease. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Mauritian officials are expected to formalize the deal in a virtual ceremony this week.
