Mauritius PM calls for independent review of Chagos Islands deal with UK

Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has requested an independent review of a draft agreement with the UK regarding the Chagos Islands. This comes after the UK expressed confidence in finalizing a deal that would grant Mauritius sovereignty while securing a long-term lease for a U.S.-British military base. Ramgoolam, who recently won an election, has raised concerns about the agreement. The deal still requires ratification from both Mauritius and the UK. Many exiled Chagossians feel excluded from the negotiations and are seeking justice for their displacement in the 1970s. U.S. President Joe Biden supported the agreement, but it may face challenges under the incoming Trump administration. Critics, including Marco Rubio, have voiced concerns about the implications for U.S. security.