African Treaty Prohibits Nuclear Weapons at US Diego Garcia Base
An African treaty has been established to prohibit nuclear weapons on the Chagos Islands, which includes the US military base at Diego Garcia. The treaty mandates compliance from Mauritius and prohibits the dumping of radioactive waste, while the US maintains opposition to any restrictions on its nuclear operations at the base. The Mauritian Deputy PM noted that the Pelindaba Treaty differentiates between storage and transit of nuclear weapons.
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The African Treaty prohibits the research, development, manufacture, and possession of nuclear weapons on the Chagos Islands, requiring compliance from Mauritius. It also prevents the dumping of radioactive waste and mandates protection of nuclear facilities for peaceful purposes.
Diego Garcia is noted as a key US military base for nuclear applications. The Mauritian Deputy PM stated that while the Pelindaba Treaty prevents storage, it does not ban the presence of nuclear weapons, highlighting a distinction between storage and transit. The US opposes any restrictions on its nuclear operations at the base.
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