UK Minister Declares Chagos Islands Treaty Impossible After US Withdraws Support
Chagos Islands Sovereignty Transfer·April 10 – April 14, 2026
18 days ago
UK Minister Declares Chagos Islands Treaty Impossible After US Withdraws Support
UK Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty announced that the treaty to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is now impossible to agree at a political level. The UK government decided to pause the legislation after U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew support for the deal. This shift in U.S. policy effectively blocks the transfer, which was intended to secure the long-term status of the Diego Garcia military base.
The decision to abandon the deal follows months of negotiations. Officials cited the lack of support from the United States as the primary reason the treaty cannot move forward in parliament at this time.
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20 days ago
UK Halts Chagos Islands Sovereignty Transfer Following US Opposition
The United Kingdom government has officially paused legislation to transfer control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. This decision follows a withdrawal of support from the United States government. President Trump raised concerns about the long-term security of the Diego Garcia military base, which is a key strategic site for both nations. The UK suspended the plan after the U.S. administration criticized the 2024 agreement.
The pause comes as the British government acknowledges it cannot proceed without American backing. Officials cited a lack of support from Washington as the primary reason for shelving the deal. The status of the islands and the military base remains unchanged while the transfer process is on hold.
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20 days ago
UK Shelves Plan to Return Chagos Islands to Mauritius Due to Trump Opposition
The United Kingdom government has officially paused its plan to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. This decision follows strong criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the strategic military base on Diego Garcia. The UK government suspended the transfer after the United States withdrew its support for the deal. Officials were also forced to shelve legislation as the current parliamentary session comes to an end. The original agreement included a long-term lease for the Diego Garcia base, which is used by both British and American forces. However, the incoming Trump administration opposed the deal, leading the UK to halt the process. This pause leaves the future status of the islands and the military base uncertain.
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