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flag UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces legal action over plans to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, with claims the deal violates Chagossians' rights despite resettlement terms.

flag Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a legal challenge alleging he committed "crimes against humanity" by agreeing to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, with plaintiffs arguing the UK’s past forced removal of Chagossians constitutes deportation under international law. flag The case, set for hearing this month, claims the new agreement still bars Chagossians from returning, violating their rights despite resettlement provisions. flag The plan, valued at £35bn to lease back the Diego Garcia military base, has stalled due to U.S. concerns over Chinese influence, and the UK’s opt-out from ICJ rulings undermines the deal’s legal foundation. flag The Maldives also plans to challenge the treaty, highlighting ongoing diplomatic and ethical disputes over the islands’ future.

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