2025 AD–2026 AD
UK and Mauritius sign a treaty subject to entry into force
British Empire · Colonization & sovereignty · Slavery & coerced labor · War & conquest · Law & imperial government · Migration & diaspora
The 22 May 2025 treaty would recognize Mauritian sovereignty over Chagos and lease Diego Garcia to the UK for 99 years once in force, with resettlement provisions excluding Diego Garcia. The UK implementation bill fell at the close of the parliamentary session on 29 April 2026. As of 1 September 2026, this dossier does not state that transfer occurred or that the treaty entered into force
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- 1. www.gov.uk (opens in a new tab)
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- 2025-05-22
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- 2025-05-22
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- 2026-09-23
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- 2. bills.parliament.uk (opens in a new tab)
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- 2026-09-23
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