Mauritian PM asks for independent review of Chagos Island deal with UK

Recently elected PM Navin Ramgoolam tells parliament contents of negotiations ‘unknown’ to new government

The Mauritian prime minister has asked for an independent review of the Chagos Islands deal with the UK, according to parliamentary records.

According to the Mauritian parliament Hansard record, the new prime minister, Navin Ramgoolam, said during a session on Friday: “I wish to inform the house that I have asked for an independent review of the confidential draft agreement agreed so far.”

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