Government signs deal to hand over Chagos Islands
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The UK and Mauritius are set to finalize a multi-billion dollar deal over the Chagos Islands, allowing the UK and the US to retain control of the Diego Garcia military base. The deal faces criticism due to past displacement of islanders and concerns over U.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he has signed an agreement handing over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.