Exploring the Secrets of Diego Garcia Island

The video explores the history and current status of the Chagos Archipelago, focusing on Diego Garcia, a US military base on British territory. It details the secretive US-UK deal that led to the eviction of local Chagos Islanders, who were displaced to Mauritius and Seychelles. The video also covers the militarization of Diego Garcia, its role in global conflicts, and the ongoing legal battles for the Islanders' right to return. Despite international rulings against the UK, the US and UK maintain their positions, leaving the Islanders in difficult circumstances.

What is the main island of the Chagos Archipelago now used for?

• A United States military base

• A wildlife sanctuary

• A local community center

• A tourist resort

Which country originally controlled the Chagos Archipelago before the British?

• Netherlands

• Portugal

• France

• Spain

What was the main occupation of the local Islanders before they were evicted?

• Coconut cultivation

• Fishing

• Mining

• Tourism

How did the US compensate the British for securing the Chagos Archipelago?

• By providing military equipment

• By wiping out a portion of their debt

• By giving them another territory

• By signing a formal treaty

What happened to the pets of the evicted Islanders?

• They were taken to animal shelters

• They were adopted by the military personnel

• They were rounded up and gassed

• They were left on the island

What nickname did Diego Garcia acquire over time?

• The Island of Peace

• The Footprint of Freedom

• The Secret Base

• The Military Hub

What was Diego Garcia used for after 9/11?

• A commercial port

• A CIA black site

• A tourist destination

• A refugee camp

What is the name of the new housing complex built on Diego Garcia?

• Camp Freedom

• Camp Liberty

• Camp Justice

• Camp Peace

What did the International Court of Justice rule about the British control of the Chagos Archipelago?

• It was illegal and not in compliance with decolonization

• It was a necessary military strategy

• It was a temporary arrangement

• It was legal and justified

What do the displaced Chagos Islanders primarily seek?

• Employment opportunities

• Financial compensation

• The right to return to their homeland

• British citizenship