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UK and Mauritius agree to transfer Chagos Islands sovereignty, but UK retains control of Diego Garcia for 99 years.
In January 2026, the UK and Mauritius agreed to transfer sovereignty over most of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a move seen as a step toward decolonization.
However, the deal excludes the Chagossian people, the indigenous inhabitants forcibly removed decades ago, and preserves UK control over Diego Garcia—home to a key U.S. military base—via a 99-year lease.
Critics say the agreement sidelines Chagossian rights and entrenches foreign military presence despite the sovereignty shift.
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El Reino Unido y Mauricio acuerdan transferir la soberanía de las Islas Chagos, pero el Reino Unido mantiene el control de Diego Garcia durante 99 años.