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Mauritius wants to rethink a deal with the UK over remote islands housing a key US base

Mauritius is seeking to renegotiate a 1965 agreement with the UK concerning the Chagos Archipelago, which includes Diego Garcia, where a significant U.S. military base is located. The island nation argues that the deal, which saw the UK separate the Chagos from Mauritius before its independence, was not in line with international law. The UK has maintained control over the archipelago, despite a 2019 International Court of Justice ruling that deemed the separation illegal. Mauritius has been pushing for the return of the Chagos Islands, with Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth stating that the current arrangement is not acceptable. The U.S. has a long-term lease on Diego Garcia, which is crucial for its military operations in the Indian Ocean, and any change in the status of the islands could impact this strategic military presence.

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