Description
Discover the impactful graphic novel, 'The Chagos Betrayal,' which delves into the poignant history and human rights violations faced by the Chagos Islanders. This powerful narrative sheds light on the poverty and discrimination resulting from the forced eviction of these islanders during the Cold War as the British government cooperated with the US to establish military dominance in the Indian Ocean. Between 1965 and 1973, the Chagos archipelago's vibrant community was devastated, as thousands of islanders were forcibly relocated to Mauritius and Seychelles to make way for the Diego Garcia military base. In 'The Chagos Betrayal,' author Florian Grosset masterfully chronicles the struggles of the Chagossians, exploring their ancestry, resilience, and ongoing fight for the right to return to their homeland. This graphic novel is more than just a story; it’s a conversation starter about colonial injustice and the ongoing consequences of military geopolitics. Ideal for advocates of social justice and history enthusiasts, 'The Chagos Betrayal' is a must-have addition to your collection. With this book in hand, readers can engage with critical discussions surrounding colonization, displacement, and the enduring human spirit. Order your copy today and join the movement demanding justice for the Chagossians.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781912408672
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: New Internationalist
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781912408672
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: New Internationalist
Description:
A shocking graphic novel tells the poverty and discrimination suffered by the Chagos Islanders when their eviction by the British enforced US military control of their Indian Ocean home.
During the cold war, the US government sought to establish an overseas military presence in the Indian Ocean. This graphic novel is a shocking account of British complicity in the forced exodus of the Chagos Islanders from their homeland to make that plan possible.
Between 1965 and 1973 the inhabitants of the Chagos archipelago were forcibly removed from their homeland and dumped in Mauritius and Seychelles. Diego Garcia, the largest island in the group, was leased to the USA by the United Kingdom to accommodate the largest US military air base outside the US mainland. The agreement continues until 2036.
Florian Grosset’s searing account of the eviction, and the harsh life faced by the Chagossians after their displacement, looks back to the first generation of slaves who arrived on the archipelago and the lives of their descendants. It charts the present-day diaspora of Chagossians, their fight for the right to return through protests and court cases, and the different strategies still being used to keep them away from their land. Although, in 2016, the British government denied the right of the Chagossians to return to the islands, the islanders continue to fight for the right to return, many of them now to a homeland they never knew. In February 2019, the International Court of Justice ruled that the UK decolonisation process of the Chagos islands was unlawful, and that the UK should end its control of the Indian Ocean arch
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781912408672
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: New Internationalist
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781912408672
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: New Internationalist
Description:
A shocking graphic novel tells the poverty and discrimination suffered by the Chagos Islanders when their eviction by the British enforced US military control of their Indian Ocean home.
During the cold war, the US government sought to establish an overseas military presence in the Indian Ocean. This graphic novel is a shocking account of British complicity in the forced exodus of the Chagos Islanders from their homeland to make that plan possible.
Between 1965 and 1973 the inhabitants of the Chagos archipelago were forcibly removed from their homeland and dumped in Mauritius and Seychelles. Diego Garcia, the largest island in the group, was leased to the USA by the United Kingdom to accommodate the largest US military air base outside the US mainland. The agreement continues until 2036.
Florian Grosset’s searing account of the eviction, and the harsh life faced by the Chagossians after their displacement, looks back to the first generation of slaves who arrived on the archipelago and the lives of their descendants. It charts the present-day diaspora of Chagossians, their fight for the right to return through protests and court cases, and the different strategies still being used to keep them away from their land. Although, in 2016, the British government denied the right of the Chagossians to return to the islands, the islanders continue to fight for the right to return, many of them now to a homeland they never knew. In February 2019, the International Court of Justice ruled that the UK decolonisation process of the Chagos islands was unlawful, and that the UK should end its control of the Indian Ocean arch