The Chagos Islands: a millstone around the neck of British diplomacy
With political will, the UK could bring about an overall settlement for the displaced islanders who wish to return, writes
David Snoxell, while
Peter Harris says it’s never the wrong time to do the right thing
A photo taken in 1971 shows residents of Diego Garcia receiving the news that the entire population of the Chagos Islands would be deported towards Mauritius and Seychelles to make way for a new military base. Photograph: Handout/Chagos Refugee Group/AFP via Getty Images
A photo taken in 1971 shows residents of Diego Garcia receiving the news that the entire population of the Chagos Islands would be deported towards Mauritius and Seychelles to make way for a new military base. Photograph: Handout/Chagos Refugee Group/AFP via Getty Images
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