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Exile and Survival: Life After the Chagos Expulsion
After their forced removal, Chagossians were thrust into unfamiliar worlds. In slums in Mauritius or the Seychelles, they faced poverty,...
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Who Are the Chagossians? A People Without a Homeland
The Chagossians, also known as the Îlois, are a Creole-speaking community native to the Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean. For...
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A Journey Through Exile: One Chagossian’s Story
We were told we’d return in a few days. But we never saw our home again. Jean-Paul, a second-generation Chagossian in Mauritius...
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Meet the Chagossian Women Keeping the Culture Alive
While the exile was devastating, Chagossian women have been the heartbeat of cultural preservation. Through stories, songs, and food,...
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Why the Chagos Islands Matter to All of Us
The forced exile of the Chagossians isn’t just a tragic story it’s a test of international justice. Why should the world care? Because...
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What It Means to Be Chagossian
For many, the word "Chagossian" is unfamiliar. But for thousands, it represents a story of resilience, loss, and unyielding hope....
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