“Yes, it respects international law”
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The Chagos Islands are a British Overseas Territory in the Indian Ocean, strategically important for hosting a major US military base (Diego Garcia). Mauritius has long claimed sovereignty over the islands, arguing they were illegally separated from Mauritius when Britain granted it independence in 1968. The UK government announced plans in 2022 to cede the islands to Mauritius, but this deal has faced significant obstacles including US military concerns and recent international legal rulings.