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Dr. Zhu Urges Mauritius to Safeguard Chagos Waters

1/5/2026

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Dr. Yuan Yi Zhu warns Parliament that Mauritius must protect the Chagos waters before ratifying a deal transferring responsibility to Mauritius.
A Foreign Office spokesman says the deal, backed by the United States and allies, secures the Diego Garcia base.
Zhu notes the fragile Chagos Archipelago ecosystem is at risk.
Mauritius plans to allow fishing in 98.9% of a new MPA, despite a current fishing ban.

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Dr. Yuan Yi Zhu warns Parliament that Mauritius must protect the Chagos waters before ratifying a deal transferring responsibility to Mauritius.
A Foreign Office spokesman says the deal, backed by the United States and allies, secures the Diego Garcia base.
Zhu notes the fragile Chagos Archipelago ecosystem is at risk.
Mauritius plans to allow fishing in 98.9% of a new MPA, despite a current fishing ban.