UK Clears Final Hurdle to Transfer Chagos Islands to Mauritius, Retains Diego Garcia Base

The UK government's controversial plan to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is set to proceed after a High Court lifted a last-minute injunction. The deal, finalized on May 22, 2025, allows Britain to retain control of the strategic Diego Garcia military base under a 99-year lease, despite protests from displaced Chagossians and political opposition .