Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has ordered a review of the UK's recent deal to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands. The agreement, which aims to end 200 years of British control over the archipelago, has faced criticism and calls for a detailed examination.
Labour's deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has faced new challenges as Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam ordered a review of the agreement. Ramgoolam, who recently assumed power, criticized the deal signed by his predecessor, describing it as a 'sell-out' and 'high treason'.
The agreement, aimed at ending 200 years of British control over the archipelago, which includes the Diego Garcia military base, has been met with skepticism and opposition from various quarters, including from Ramgoolam's legal advisers who seek more time to study the details
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