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The Chagos Islands are a British Overseas Territory in the Indian Ocean, claimed by Mauritius as part of its decolonization. The UK agreed in 2022 to cede sovereignty to Mauritius, but paused the plan in April 2026 after US opposition, citing the strategic importance of the islands' military base. The dispute involves competing claims of sovereignty, geopolitical interests, and questions about Britain's post-colonial responsibilities.