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The UK will transfer Chagos Islands sovereignty to Mauritius but keep Diego Garcia base via 99-year lease, sparking backlash over security and ethics.
The UK has agreed to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, retaining a 99-year lease for the Diego Garcia military base, sparking political backlash.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces criticism over the deal, with opponents accusing him of undermining national interests and security.
His close associate, lawyer Philippe Sands KC, received an estimated £8 million in legal fees for his role in Mauritius’s decades-long campaign, raising questions about conflicts of interest.
Critics, including former officials and MPs, argue the move risks national security and lacks legal foundation, while the government maintains it was necessary to protect the strategic base.
A protest landing by former MP Adam Holloway on a Chagos island and a judicial review by displaced Chagossians have intensified scrutiny over the transition.
El Reino Unido transferirá la soberanía de las Islas Chagos a Mauricio, pero mantendrá la base de Diego García a través de un contrato de arrendamiento de 99 años, lo que provocó una reacción violenta sobre la seguridad y la ética.