Chagos Islanders in Mauritius and the UK

Chagos Islanders in Mauritius and the UK: Forced Displacement and Onward Migration is a scholarly examination of the community forcibly removed from the Chagos Archipelago between 1965 and 1973. This history and anthropology volume provides a comparative ethnographic study of displaced Chagossians living in Mauritius and those who migrated to the UK after 2002. The text analyzes the complex dynamics of population transfers and the ongoing struggle to establish a home across different geographic locations.

Through fieldwork in Mauritius and Crawley, the author explores the politics of culture, community mobilization, and the romanticization of the homeland. This academic work fits within the categories of migration studies, Indian Ocean region history, and the anthropology of Great Britain. By examining song lyrics and cultural expressions, the book details how displaced people navigate loss and authenticity while facing the challenges of emigration and immigration.