Maldives tells UK it does not recognise Chagos Islands deal
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The Maldives has formally objected to the UK's agreement to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, asserting its own historical claim to the archipelago. President Mohamed Muizzu's office communicated its opposition through written objections and a phone call with UK officials. The Maldives is threatening international legal action to press its claim. The UK government maintains that the Chagos Islands' sovereignty is a matter for Britain and Mauritius, citing previous international court rulings. The UK agreed last year to transfer control to Mauritius while leasing a joint UK-US military base, but the deal is currently on hold. The Maldives argues that the UK's decision to consult solely with Mauritius disregards Maldivian interests.
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AI-ExtractedThe Maldives wrote to the British government in November 2024 and January 2026 to formally object to its deal with Mauritius.
The UK government agreed to transfer control of the territory to Mauritius last year.
UK Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty said the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands is a matter for Britain and Mauritius.
The Maldives is asserting sovereignty over the Chagos Islands and threatening international legal action.
Maldives does not recognise the deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.
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