Mauritius has not received U.S. proposal on Chagos Islands
Mauritius has denied receiving any official proposal from the U.S. government regarding the purchase of the Chagos Islands. The statement follows media reports suggesting the Trump administration was exploring options to secure the Diego Garcia base.
Why it matters
The sovereignty of the Chagos Islands is a major point of contention involving international law, colonial history, and strategic military interests.
Mauritius said on Monday (June 8, 2026) that it had not received any proposal from the Trump administration on the Chagos Islands, after the Telegraph reported that the White House was considering a plan to buy the islands from Mauritius.
The article balances the government's denial with the context of the reported rumors and historical background.
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