UK’s About-Turn Over Chagos Islands Transfer Sends Shockwaves Across Indian Ocean
Britain is expected to shelve its agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, according to a BBC report. The reversal is due to strong opposition from US President Donald Trump, who described the deal as an "act of total weakness." The Mauritian government has not responded, and no formal announcement has been made. The news coincides with the Indian Ocean Conference in Port Louis (10–12 April), co-hosted by Mauritius and India. The development is expected to cause shock and dismay in Mauritius and India's security establishment.
Britain is expected to shelve its agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, according to a BBC report. The reversal is due to strong opposition from US President Donald Trump, who described the deal as an "act of total weakness." The Mauritian government has not responded, and no formal announcement has been made. The news coincides with the Indian Ocean Conference in Port Louis (10–12 April), co-hosted by Mauritius and India. The development is expected to cause shock and dismay in Mauritius and India's security establishment.
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Britain is expected to shelve its agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, according to a BBC report. The reversal is due to strong opposition from US President Donald Trump, who described the deal as an "act of total weakness." The Mauritian government has not responded, and no formal announcement has been made. The news coincides with the Indian Ocean Conference in Port Louis (10–12 April), co-hosted by Mauritius and India. The development is expected to cause shock and dismay in Mauritius and India's security establishment.
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