Diego Garcia
Stranded Migrants on Remote Island
Diego Garcia, an Indian Ocean island, has become a "hell" for dozens of stranded migrants who claim they are fleeing persecution in their native Sri Lanka. The group has been on the island since 2021 and is struggling to survive in harsh conditions.
The island is a British territory and is home to a US military base. The migrants have been denied access to the base and are living in makeshift shelters without basic necessities like food, water, and medical care.
International Outcry
The plight of the migrants on Diego Garcia has sparked international outcry, with human rights groups calling for their immediate rescue and resettlement. The British government has been criticized for its handling of the situation and its refusal to grant the migrants asylum.
The situation on Diego Garcia highlights the ongoing refugee crisis and the urgent need for countries to work together to provide safe and humane solutions for those fleeing persecution and violence in their home countries.