2036-bound Diego Garcia US-UK military base faces scrutiny over migrant issues amid legal disputes and strict access.
Diego Garcia, a UK-US military base in the Indian Ocean, plays a critical role in military operations, including submarine weapon reloading. Established in the 1970s and under contentious UK-Mauritius territorial claims, the base has faced scrutiny over its use for housing terror suspects. A recent BBC visit revealed strict access restrictions amid ongoing legal issues concerning stranded Sri Lankan Tamil migrants. The base, largely US-controlled, is set to lease until 2036.
September 29, 2024
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