Petition · past parliament
U.K. Government to help fund & clean up the oil crisis of Mauritius Reef
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
On the 26 July 2020, A Japanese owned ship named: M V Wakashio, left China headed towards Brazil carrying 4000 tones of Oil & Diesel, which crashed onto the Mauritius reef & is currently leaking oil and killing the underwater creatures and ecosystem. It has been too long with very little help.
The people of Mauritius lack the resources and funding to clean up this catastrophe & deal with it quickly. Fishes are washing up dead, the ecosystems are dying & the fishermen are unable to make a living. Schools are also being closed due to the dangers of the oil/diesel in the air. The locals are doing everything they can to help. The British ruled over Mauritius from 1810-1968 and I feel that if the British were to give back to Mauritius, this time of crisis would be the best time.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Send aid to Mauritius to help clear the oil spill.
Timeline
| 9 Aug 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Aug 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
18 Aug 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.