UK pauses Chagos handover deal after Trump criticism
Britain has shelved plans to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius following strong criticism from US President Trump. The deal, which included leasing Diego Garcia for a century, will not proceed without US support. A former top official indicated the UK government was forced to abandon the plan due to Trump's opposition.
Britain has shelved plans to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius following strong criticism from US President Trump. The deal, which included leasing Diego Garcia for a century, will not proceed without US support. A former top official indicated the UK government was forced to abandon the plan due to Trump's opposition.
