The Independent reports on key issues like reproductive rights and legislative changes, emphasizing its approach to factual reporting without paywalls. A recent investigation reveals Mauritius's plan to use UK taxpayer money for debt repayment instead of indigenous resettlement for Chagossians, inciting backlash over Sir Keir Starmer's controversial agreement. This deal relinquishes UK sovereignty of the islands while establishing a trust fund to aid Chagossian resettlement, amidst legal challenges submitted to the UN. The narrative emphasizes the urgency for transparent journalism and the role of public support in funding such efforts.
The agreement, signed last month, will see the UK give up sovereignty of the island territory to Mauritius and lease back the US-UK military base at a cost of 101m per year.
Under the deal, a 40 million Future Fund trust was established to help resettle indigenous Chagossians and create wealth for future generations.
Chagossian campaigners have submitted a formal legal communication to the United Nations Human Rights Committee to challenge the legitimacy of the deal.
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