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Why the Chagos Islands Deal Is Delayed – and Mauritius Is Threatening to Sue the UK

The UK-Mauritius treaty to transfer Chagos sovereignty stalled in Parliament amid Conservative opposition and security concerns over Diego Garcia, with Mauritius threatening legal action.

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The UK government’s efforts to decolonise the Chagos Islands remain mired in legal controversy.

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Diego Garcia Island, shaped like a footprint, is made of coral and covered with palm trees. It lies smack dab in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Its strategic importance cannot be overstated.

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GB News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Friday, March 13, 2026.
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