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Seychelles opposition to block India military deal
Opponents of the plan also cite Assumption's relative proximity to Aldabra atoll, a Unesco World Heritage Site that is home to the world's largest population of giant tortoises.
Seychelles’ opposition coalition, which holds a majority in parliament, said on Tuesday it would not ratify a deal signed with India to build a military base on one of the archipelago’s outlying islands.
The deal would see India invest $550m in building the base on Assumption island to help it ensure the safety of its vessels in the southern Indian Ocean.