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UK cleared to sign strategic Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius
London court lifts last-minute injunction, paving way for sovereignty agreement and military base lease.
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The latest news on the United Kingdom. The UK High Court has lifted on Thursday a temporary injunction that blocked a pivotal treaty with Mauritius over the Chagos Islands, enabling Britain to move forward with a multibillion-pound sovereignty agreement.
The deal secures long-term access to the Diego Garcia military base under a 99-year lease, despite concerns from displaced Chagossians who were not consulted. The government stressed the agreement's importance for national security and relations.
