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Chagossians urge UK to complete islands’ handover to Mauritius
A Chagossian delegation urged UK parliamentarians to finalize legislation transferring the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, citing political delays. The group claims the issue has been 'hijacked within the halls' of UK politics, and the UK government previously shelved the agreement after the US withdrew support.
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