The Chagossians, also known as Chagos Islanders and Îlois (French: [i.lwa]), are an Afro-Asian ethnic group originating from freed African slaves as well as people of Asian (South Asian and Malay) descent brought to the Chagos Islands, specifically Diego Garcia, Peros Banhos, and the Salomon island chain, in the late 18th century. The Chagossians are a mix of African, South Asian, and Malay descent.
The Chagossians, also known as Chagos Islanders and Îlois (French: [i.lwa]), are an Afro-Asian ethnic group originating from freed African slaves as well as people of Asian (South Asian and Malay) descent brought to the Chagos Islands, specifically Diego Garcia, Peros Banhos, and the Salomon island chain, in the late 18th century. The Chagossians are a mix of African, South Asian, and Malay descent.
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