Mauritius election: Amid wiretapping scandal, what’s at stake?
Al JazeeraNOV 20 2024
The Jugnauth administration maintained strong economic management and provided a secure environment for investors while securing a historic victory in reclaiming the Chagos Islands from the UK. However, the country has chosen another team, and the former prime minister respects this choice.
Though the economy had rebounded year-on-year, Jugnauth had betrayed public trust through illegal surveillance of citizens, opposition members, and journalists, demonstrating a concerning pattern of authoritarian behavior. Now that he's no longer in power, he must face the consequences of suppressing information and dissent.