This was done because Diego Garcia had been selected as the site for a large military installation that was to play a ...

Under the agreement, Britain would retain the military base on Diego Garcia. But Chagossians like Dugasse and Pompe believe ...

But as it changed hands between rival European powers, people began settling on Diego Garcia by the late 18th century, by force or by choice. The Chagossians, which trace their origins to a mix of ...

It is also unclear what economic prospects the Chagossians would have if they returned. Would they be allowed to work on Diego Garcia as civilian employees of the U.S. military base? And how could ...

That is part of the story, because once Chagossians were forcibly removed the BIOT archipelago was converted into Diego Garcia US military base given its strategic situation close to South East ...

“Chagossians were removed from their place ... The U.S. has described the military base on Diego Garcia, which is home to about 2,500 mostly American personnel, as “an all but indispensable ...

Ms Pompe said: “Chagossians were removed from their place ... priority being to secure the full operation of the base on Diego Garcia. “However, we have worked to ensure this agreement ...

Under the agreement, Britain would retain the military base on Diego Garcia. But Chagossians like Dugasse and Pompe believe their voices have been ignored. “Chagossians were removed from their place ...