Diego, The Forbidden Island
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MUMauritius
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MUMauritius
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French
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French
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Diego, The Forbidden Island

Released Documentary
01 Jan, 2002 52min
 

Diego, The Forbidden Island

Released Documentary
01 Jan, 2002 52min
 

Directed by David Constantin

This documentary tells of how the Chagossians were torn from their islands in the northern Indian Ocean. In 1965, the Colonial British authorities declared the isle separate from Mauritius in exchange of its independence. Then, the United States rented Diego Garcia, the largest of the isles, to install a military base and the population was sent to Mauritius. The Chagossians have spent the past 36 years living in extreme poverty... see more

Directed by David Constantin

This documentary tells of how the Chagossians were torn from their islands in the northern Indian Ocean. In 1965, the Colonial British authorities declared the isle separate from Mauritius in exchange of its independence. Then, the United States rented Diego Garcia, the largest of the isles, to install a military base and the population was sent to Mauritius. The Chagossians have spent the past 36 years living in extreme poverty... see more
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