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- The United Kingdom announced that it would cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.
- It is a positive step towards the complete decolonization of Mauritius.
- Under the terms of this treaty, the UK will agree that Mauritius is sovereign over the Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia.
- Both sides agreed to ensure long-term, secure and effective operation of the existing base on Diego Garcia.
- For an initial period of 99 years, the UK will have the authorized power over Diego Garcia.
- Mauritius will now be free to implement a program of resettlement on the islands of the Chagos Archipelago.
- Britain has been controlling the Chagos Islands since 1814, and it was detached from Mauritius in 1965.
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