Mauritius: Set Rights Agenda for New Government

By Human Rights Watch

(Johannesburg) – Mauritius’ Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam should prioritize human rights in all policy decisions, both domestically and internationally, during his new term, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to the prime minister. Ramgoolam won a fourth term in elections on November 10, 2024. He previously served from 1995 to 2000 and 2005 to 2014.“Ensuring respect for the rights of the Chagossian people in the continuing negotiations with the UK government should be a priority,” said Ashwanee Budoo-Scholtz, deputy Africa director at Human Rights Watch. “The ongoing displacement…

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