Britain announced on Thursday its decision to relinquish sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a significant agreement. This deal will enable the displaced inhabitants of the islands to return home after being uprooted decades ago. However, London will retain control of the UK-US military base located on Diego Garcia, a crucial strategic asset.
The British government emphasized that the agreement safeguards the operation of Diego Garcia, a key military installation jointly managed with the United States. The deal also permits Mauritius to resettle the remaining islands' population, which was displaced in the past.
