The UK and Mauritius jointly announced that full sovereignty of the Chagos Islands will return to Mauritius, ensuring a US military base continues operating for the next 99 years.
Chagossians, exiled in the 1960s and 1970s, felt mixed emotions as they were not included in negotiations that could affect their ancestral homeland's future.
While the deal marks a significant step toward the restitution of rights for Chagossians, some critics argue it does not address their needs for unconditional resettlement.
Although Mauritius regains control over the Chagos Islands, Diego Garcia remains excluded from this agreement, continuing its role as a key US military facility.
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