Chagos Island Deal: Britain Pauses Chagos Island Sovereignity Deal
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Apr 14, 2026, 13:00 IST | Updated: Apr 14, 2026, 13:00 IST
US President Donald Trump has strongly urged the United Kingdom not to “give away” Diego Garcia, as London moves forward with plans to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while leasing back the strategically vital military base.
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