[arista]

[Britain reveals it is handing over sovereignty
of disputed Chagos Islands to Mauritius
in historic deal - with US and UK retaining
right to use atoll as a military base]







This has gone on for years
so the residents are free




[It will strengthen our role in safeguarding
global security, shut down any possibility
of the Indian Ocean being used as a
dangerous illegal migration route to the UK,
as well as guaranteeing our
long-term relationship with Mauritius,
a close Commonwealth partner,' he added.

The government said that Diego Garcia has
seen a small number of migrants arrive
and launch asylum claims since 2021.

It said the agreement to give
Mauritius sovereignty 'will shut down any
possibility of the Indian Ocean being used
as a dangerous illegal migration
route to the UK, with Mauritius
taking responsibility
for any future arrivals.']


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...oric-deal.html