Maldives urges UK to reopen Chagos sovereignty talks, opposes Mauritius handover

Maldives President has formally asked the UK to reopen sovereignty negotiations over the Chagos Islands, arguing they should not be transferred to Mauritius. This introduces a new actor into the ongoing UK-Mauritius dispute over the archipelago, potentially complicating the handover process. The move signals regional pushback and may delay or alter the planned transfer.