UK delays return of Chagos Islands amid US concerns
11 Apr 2026, 09:26 GMT
By CGTN
Topic: africa
Credit: CGTN
Source URL: https://newsaf.cgtn.com/news/2026-04-11/UK-delays-return-of-Chagos-Islands-amid-US-concerns-1MfZ7KlcxNK/p.html
Britain has postponed its plan to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius due to US opposition, ensuring continued control of the strategic Diego Garcia military base while seeking Washingtonâs approval.