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UK Court Blocks Transfer of Chagos Islands to Mauritius Amid Controversy

A British court has halted the transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, blocking a deal that was set to be signed shortly.


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A British High Court judge has issued an injunction preventing the UK government from finalizing a deal to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. The agreement, which would allow the UK to lease back the Diego Garcia military base for 99 years, faced legal challenges from Chagossian representatives. The court's decision comes amid ongoing debates over the historical context of the islands' sovereignty and the implications for national security, particularly concerning China's influence in the region. A hearing is scheduled for later today to further address the case.

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The articles discuss the legal injunction blocking the UK's transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

They highlight the complexities and controversies surrounding the deal, including political and financial implications.

The tone remains neutral, focusing on facts rather than expressing strong opinions or emotions.

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High court judge blocks UK from concluding Chagos Islands deal
The GuardianThe Guardian·25d·
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"…A high court judge has blocked the UK government from concluding its deal to hand over the Chagos Islands with an injunction granted in the early hours of Thursday."

UK court puts last-minute block on a deal to hand Chagos islands to Mauritius
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"…A High Court judge granted an injunction in the early hours of Thursday putting a hold on the agreement."

Chagos Islands deal paused by last-minute legal action
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"…The legal action was brought by two Chagossian women, Bernadette Dugasse and Bertrie Pompe."

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