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General · 23 April 2026

Mauritius gives UK July deadline on Chagos

Mauritius gives UK July deadline on Chagos

Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center via Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain)

Uncertainty over the islands deal means Mauritius may need to choose its next step if Britain does not complete the agreement soon. Officials said they will wait until the end of July for the UK to finalise the Chagos Islands handover after talks on Wednesday. Attorney General Gavin Glover said Mauritius still has no clear view on US approval.

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