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

Firsthand accounts are among the most powerful ways to understand history. This post features a personal interview with Jean-Paul, whose family was uprooted during the 1970s exile. He recounts memories passed down from his parents, the struggles of growing up in displacement, and his hopes for future generations. It’s a moving portrait of a community’s pain

and strength.