Keir Starmer Dealt Blow As Mauritius PM Condemns Chagos Handover

Keir Starmer faces a setback as the new prime minister of Mauritius criticizes the deal to grant sovereignty over the Chagos Islands, citing concerns over expected benefits. The strategic location of the islands in the Indian Ocean, which includes a UK-US military base, adds complexity to the agreement. Despite initial government support, doubts arise over the handover following Dr. Ramgoolam’s comments, with Chagossians seeking to return after being expelled in the 1970s, and the International Court of Justice ruling the UK’s administration unlawful.

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