The territorial dispute between the UK and Mauritius regarding Diego Garcia has taken a significant turn as the UK now plans to cede sovereignty after prolonged negotiations.
Diego Garcia has become a strategic military base for the US, playing a key role in operations linked to the post-September 11 war on terror.
The forced expulsion of native Chagos Islanders nearly 60 years ago has led to ongoing international scrutiny over human rights violations and colonial legacies.
Despite its strategic importance, Diego Garcia remains an enigmatic location with claims of being a CIA black site and having restricted access to outsiders.
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