Geography ❯ Islands ❯ British Indian Ocean Territory ❯ Chagos Archipelago

Geopolitical Significance

UK Finalizes Sovereignty Transfer of Chagos Islands to Mauritius with Key Military Base Lease Secured

Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed the treaty after a High Court injunction was lifted, ensuring UK-US control of Diego Garcia for 99 years at £101 million annually.