The Independent highlights the ongoing struggles of Chagossians, like Bernadette Dugasse, who were forcibly removed from their homeland to facilitate the establishment of a U.S. military base. Recent news of the UK transferring sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has intensified the despair of these displaced individuals, extinguishing any hopes for their return home. This issue is emblematic of the broader themes of displacement and the warping of international politics, as affected voices are often overlooked in discussions dominated by security concerns and geopolitics.
We are the natives. We belong there, said Dugasse, emphasizing the deep connection and loss felt by those displaced from the Chagos Islands.
The U.K. government formally transferring the Chagos Islands' sovereignty to Mauritius leaves Chagossians feeling despair over their hope of returning home.
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