UK reviews its agreement to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius

The UK Defence Secretary announces a review of the agreement to return the islands.

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The Chagos Islands, contested for decades, are at the heart of a territorial dispute.

This decision could impact relations with Mauritius and the international community.

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