UN panel urges UK to renegotiate Chagos Islands deal

A UN panel has urged the UK to renegotiate a recent deal returning the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, stating it “fails to guarantee” the rights of the Chagossian people, particularly their right to return to Diego Garcia, where a military base will remain. The agreement includes a £40m trust fund for Chagossians, but the panel questioned its compliance with their rights and access to cultural sites. The UK Foreign Office claims the deal has been well-received, while critics, including Shadow Foreign Secretary Dame Priti Patel, argue it is detrimental to both taxpayers and the Chagossian community.

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