UK Transfers Chagos Islands Sovereignty to Mauritius, Retains Diego Garcia Military Base

UK Transfers Chagos Islands Sovereignty to Mauritius, Retains Diego Garcia Military Base

Business Insider • 21 Jan 10:07

The United Kingdom has transferred sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while securing a 99-year lease for the Diego Garcia military base.

Trump Criticizes UK's Chagos Islands Agreement, Citing National Security Concerns

NPR • 20 Jan 18:19

President Trump has criticized the UK's decision to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, linking it to his advocacy for acquiring Greenland.

UK Defends Chagos Islands Agreement Amid Trump's Criticism

BBC • 20 Jan 16:07

The UK government defends its agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, following criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump.

UK Transfers Chagos Islands Sovereignty to Mauritius Amid Controversy

AP News • 20 Jan 09:01

The UK has signed an agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, while retaining a 99-year lease on Diego Garcia for military operations.

Trump Criticizes UK Over Chagos Islands Sovereignty Transfer to Mauritius

CNBC • 20 Jan 07:29

President Donald Trump has criticized the UK's decision to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, calling it an act of 'great stupidity' and expressing concerns over national security implications.