The Comb

Chagos Islands: Africa’s last British colony?
Sep 24, 2020 · 25 min
Evicted from paradise. Fifty years ago, the UK forced the Chagossian people to leave their island homes, to make way for a US military base. Will they ever be allowed to return for good? This is the story of eviction, exile, and the long-running battle over the Chagos islands. #TheComb Get in touch: thecomb@bbc.com Produced by Mary Goodhart