Trump Administration Explores Purchase of Chagos Islands, Faces Rejection
The Trump administration reportedly considered a plan to purchase the Chagos Islands, home to the strategic Diego Garcia military base, from the UK. However, the proposal was quickly dismissed by Chagos islanders and international observers who stated the territory was not for sale.
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Chagos Islands ‘not a piece of real estate for sale’, Trump warned amid reports he wants to buy territory
The row has exploded after new revelations that Donald Trump has considered buying the disputed islands while Keir Starmer still wants to give them away to Mauritius
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Trump Weighs Plan To Buy Chagos Islands, Home To Diego Garcia Military Base The White House is actively considering a plan to purchase the Chagos Islands, potentially undermining the UK's agreement to transfer sovereignty of the strategically vital territory to Mauritius, according to reports. An undated photograph shows an aerial view of Diego Garcia. U.S. Navy via AP US officials have prepared proposals to bypass Britain and negotiate directly for control of Diego Garcia, t...
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