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Chagossian Activist Urges Starmer to Reject Controversial Deal

1/23/2026

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Avraham Ono, a British Chagossian, urged Sir Keir Starmer to cancel the Chagos deal with Mauritius.
The plea followed criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Ono said the deal disregards the views of Chagossians and leaves them as "third class citizens."
Chief Secretary Darren Jones said the government will not change the agreement, citing its importance for national security and Diego Garcia operations, a stance acknowledged by the American administration.

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Avraham Ono, a British Chagossian, urged Sir Keir Starmer to cancel the Chagos deal with Mauritius.
The plea followed criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Ono said the deal disregards the views of Chagossians and leaves them as "third class citizens."
Chief Secretary Darren Jones said the government will not change the agreement, citing its importance for national security and Diego Garcia operations, a stance acknowledged by the American administration.