"The British government said Saturday it has paused its plans to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius following criticism from US President Donald Trump."
"We continue to believe the agreement is the best way to protect the long-term future of base, but we have always said we would only proceed with the deal if it has US support."
"Mauritius, which lies some 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles) to the southwest of the islands, has said it will continue its attempts to take control of the islands."
"The indigenous Chagossians, 2,000 of whom were displaced in the 1960s and 70s to make way for the military base, also criticized the change of plan."
The British government has halted its plans to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after US President Donald Trump criticized the agreement. The islands, which host a military base for both the UK and US, were to be returned under a deal that would allow the UK to maintain control of the base. However, the deal required US approval, which is now uncertain due to Trump's negative remarks. Mauritius plans to continue pursuing control of the islands despite this setback.
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