UK Shelves Plan to Return Chagos Islands to Mauritius Due to Trump Opposition
Chagos Islands Sovereignty Transfer·April 10 – April 11, 2026
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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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