Author: Alice Cuddy

Diego Garcia, a remote island in the Indian Ocean, holds a dark secret beneath its facade of lush vegetation and crystal blue waters. Administered by the UK but controlled by the US, it houses a highly secretive military base that has been cloaked in mystery for decades. Despite being a paradise on the surface, the island saw the forced eviction of its original Chagossian inhabitants to make room for the military facility, a decision deemed unlawful by the United Nations. Recent negotiations between the UK and Mauritius have shed light on the island’s turbulent past and uncertain future. With allegations…

2 hours ago By Alice Cuddy, BBC News Getty Images The US government has blocked a British court hearing on Diego Garcia, citing security concerns. The migrants detained on the island were at the center of the hearing. Late notice led to the cancellation of the hearing, now to be held in the UK. Diego Garcia, part of the UK-US military base, remains restricted. Its controversial history includes forced evictions and ongoing legal disputes over its ownership. Britain’s control over Diego Garcia has faced international criticism, with legal battles ongoing. The US military base’s strategic importance has led to controversy…