Between 1967 and 1973, the Ilois (or Chagossians) were removed by the British government to enable the development of military facilities, primarily on Diego Garcia. Most were resettled in Mauritius, with smaller numbers going to Seychelles and the United Kingdom. Their removal later became the subject of legal challenges and international scrutiny.
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