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  • The United Kingdom has officially transferred sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, ending decades of dispute. Located in the central Indian Ocean, around 1,600 km south of India, the archipelago consists of seven atolls, with Diego Garcia being the largest and most strategic—home to a key U.S. military base.
  • Originally purchased by Britain in 1965 for £3 million, Mauritius has long maintained that it was coerced into the agreement during its decolonization.
  • The region is also ecologically significant, with the Great Chagos Bank housing vibrant coral reefs. Under the new arrangement, the UK will pay Mauritius $136 million annually to lease the base for 99 years.

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