Watch: Why is the UK reviewing its Chagos Islands deal?
Summary
The UK is re-examining its plan to transfer control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after President Donald Trump called the deal "terrible" at the United Nations. The deal involves the UK giving sovereignty to Mauritius while paying to lease a military base shared with the US on the islands.Key Facts
- The UK agreed to give sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.
- The UK would pay about £101 million ($136 million) yearly to lease back a military base there.
- The base is used jointly by the UK and the United States.
- President Donald Trump criticized the deal at the UN General Assembly, calling it "terrible."
- The UK’s Defence Secretary, Wes Streeting, said the deal must be reviewed because the US does not support it.
- The Chagos Islands are strategically important in the Indian Ocean.
- The agreement between the UK and Mauritius has been delayed or stalled partly due to this situation.
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