for half a century. boat horn blasts. but today, rare access and a remarkable homecoming. these chagos islanders were forced to leave by britain in the early 1970s. as their feet touch home sand, the emotions surge. this woman was just 21 and pregnant when the british killed her dog and ordered her to leave. i m happy to be allowed home, she says, but sad that i can t stay. this is a short visit, and there is work to be done. it feels to me like somebody who comes home after a long break and wants to tidy up is that how you feel? of course, you know, as i said, there s not a better place
for half a century. boat horn blasts. but today, rare access and a remarkable homecoming. these chagos islanders were forced to leave by britain in the early 1970s. as their feet touch home sand, the emotions surge. this woman was just 21 and pregnant when the british killed her dog and ordered her to leave. i m happy to be allowed home, she said, but sad that i can t stay. this is a short visit, and there is work to be done. it feels to me like somebody who comes home after a long break and wants to tidy up is that how you feel? of course, you know, as i said,