Britain hands over control of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

The British government signed a deal on Thursday to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after a last-minute injunction following a challenge in court by two Chagossian women was lifted by a judge.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the decision to hand over sovereignty of the archipelago to Mauritius ensures the future of a US-UK military base.

“This is absolutely vital for our defense and intelligence, and therefore, for the…