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Part One: How the British Empire and U.S. Department of Defense Murdered an Island Paradise
Behind the Bastards
British Empire's Controversial Actions in Chagos
The chapter delves into the British Empire's efforts to retain control of the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean, highlighting their ruthless tactics in uprooting the indigenous population to secure strategic interests, including a deal with the U.S. Department of Defense for nuclear weapons. It exposes the colonial racism and prejudice towards the Chagossians, while shedding light on the well-established society and culture that was callously disregarded by imperial forces.
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