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Mauritius to Sue UK Over Delayed Chagos Deal

3/5/2026

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  • Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam of Mauritius said Mauritius plans to sue Britain over delays to ratify the Chagos deal.
  • He said the government is consulting international law firms while awaiting the formal transfer of the territory.
  • The deal would transfer ownership of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and lease back Diego Garcia military base.
  • Ramgoolam said there is a lack of clarity about the ratification timeline after recent ministerial talks.