Maldives urges UK to reopen sovereignty talks on Chagos
By The BriefBrief
The Maldives asked the UK to reopen sovereignty talks over the Chagos Islands, saying the islands should not be handed over to Mauritius. The request was made in a letter to the UK prime minister, according to the Maldives president.
WHO:Maldives president
WHAT:Sent a letter to the UK prime minister urging the UK to reopen sovereignty talks over the Chagos Islands and opposing any handover to Mauritius
WHEN:Reported Sep 8, 2026 at 11:43 AM ET
WHERE:United Kingdom
WHY:The Maldives president urged reopening talks and objected to the Chagos Islands being handed over to Mauritius.
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