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Mauritius Denies US Talks on Chagos Purchase, Reaffirms Sovereignty Stance

Mauritius Denies US Talks on Chagos Purchase, Reaffirms Sovereignty Stance

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Mauritius Denies US Talks on Chagos Purchase, Reaffirms Sovereignty Stance The official response came after Western media reported on Sunday, citing unnamed... 08.06.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Mauritius Denies US Talks on Chagos Purchase, Reaffirms Sovereignty Stance The official response came after Western media reported on Sunday, citing unnamed sources, that the US was allegedly exploring the purchase of the Chagos Islands, which host the strategic Diego Garcia military base."The Government of Mauritius has not received any formal overtures to date, and has not been approached directly or indirectly by the US administration [...] Mauritius' position remains unchanged: its sovereignty over the Chagos Islands is non-negotiable," the government communiqué stated.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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