Chagos Islands deal sows confusion over UK minister remarks
Deutsche Welle
February 25, 2026
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The UK government has denied halting the ratification process to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, despite remarks from a Foreign Office minister suggesting otherwise. The minister mentioned pausing the deal for discussions with US counterparts, but a government source clarified that there is no pause and timings will be announced as usual. This comes amid tension over Diego Garcia, a key US military base within the archipelago.
The Chagos Islands agreement was signed last year to settle decades-long disputes between the UK and Mauritius. However, the deal has faced challenges due to US opposition, with President Trump
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Originally published on Deutsche Welle on 2/25/2026