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Diego Garcia
A military base built after its people were removed.
- Chagossians removed
- 1968–1973
- Base begun
- 1971
Then
- 1968–1973
Britain forcibly removes the Chagossians.
- 1971
US Navy Seabees begin the base.
- 2025
Britain signs a treaty handing the Chagos to Mauritius and leasing Diego Garcia back.
Now
The handover's future was in doubt in early 2026.