Recent Events and Developments in Mauritius
In 2000 For the first time Mauritius becomes a non- permanent member of United Nations Security Council.
In 2000 September Sir Anerood Jugnauth the MSM leader becomes the Prime Minister of Mauritius.
In 2000 November the High Court in London said that British uses improper ways to overthrow the natives of Chagos archipelago in 1966. Later on the displaced people settled in Mauritius.
In 2002 February The President Cassam Uteem and Vice President resign after refusal to sign the controversial anti-terrorism bill. The bill was passed by the legislature after Head of legislature becomes acting president.
In 2002 The National Assembly of Mauritius elected the Karl Hoffman as the new President.
In 2002 In order to meet the global demand of high technology Mauritius launched the Cyber City plan. The technology based industries give additional pace to Mauritius economy.
In 2003 September Paul Berenger became the first non-Hindu Prime Minister of Mauritius after Anerood Jugnauth handed over power.
In 2005 July The general elections took place and Navin Ramgoolam became the new Mauritius PM.
In 2006 April hundreds of Chagos Archipelago natives visited their homeland after 40 years. They were overthrown by Britain to make a US military base.
In 2007 May The decision over the expelled Chagos Islands families was challenged in the British Court of Appeal that ruled that the families could return home.
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