The Independent reports on the UK government's impending deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, spurred by an International Court of Justice ruling. Critics argue the advisory nature of this ruling does not obligate the UK to comply. Keir Starmer faces mounting scrutiny as domestic and international legal contexts unfold, particularly around the UK's protection under international law. The projected deal includes leasing back the Diego Garcia airbase for 140 years at a significant cost, raising concerns about both legal implications and political backlash.
Keir Starmer faces pressure over the controversial deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, despite a protective international law against the reasons given.
The UK is moving towards an agreement to hand over the Chagos Islands following an ICJ ruling, which affirms that the archipelago belongs to Mauritius.
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