Diego Garcia Strategy Watch

Chagos Islands sovereignty deal stalled; Mauritius threatens lawsuit

Chagos Islands sovereignty deal stalled; Mauritius threatens lawsuit

Mauritius is weighing legal action after the UK delayed the Chagos deal, citing a US consultation pause. The deal's future is uncertain, with implications for Diego Garcia's basing status. The UK government's implementing bill is currently in the Lords with amendments.

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Updated May 27, 2026
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