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Chagos Archipelago: UK suspends sovereignty deal with Mauritius
The sovereignty agreement regarding the Chagos Archipelago, signed between the United Kingdom and Mauritius in May 2025, is facing significant disruption. The original deal intended to transfer sovereignty to Mauritius while allowing the UK to maintain control over the Diego Garcia military base for 99 years.
However, the implementation of the treaty has stalled due to opposition from US President Donald Trump. Following his criticisms of the arrangement, the United Kingdom has reportedly suspended the treaty and frozen all planned payments to Mauritius.
Reports indicate that the British government may now be forced to renegotiate the terms of the agreement to address Washington's concerns regarding the strategic security of the military installations in the Indian Ocean.
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Chagos Archipelago · Donald Trump · Mauritius · United Kingdom · United Kingdom · United States
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The UK and Mauritius signed an agreement on May 22, 2025, to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius. afrikactus.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The agreement allows the UK to maintain use of Diego Garcia for 99 years to ensure continued military activities. afrikactus.com
- [DISPUTED] The United Kingdom has suspended the Chagos treaty and frozen all scheduled payments following US opposition. defimedia.info
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The UK government is considering renegotiating the terms of the Chagos sovereignty agreement. www.leral.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] US President Donald Trump has criticized the Chagos agreement since January 2026. afrikactus.com · defimedia.info · www.leral.net