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  • Skimmed about half. Chagossians have never been British citizens. They’ve been British subjects and British nationals (overseas), but the term ‘citizen’ carries specific legal rights and requirements and is not available to most of the former Empire’s inhabitants.

  • it does say "british subjects" in the para i quoted.

    i'm not suggesting it is a reliable source but was of interest (to me at least) nonetheless.

    edit - ah yes, i see that it does say "citizens" in para 10.

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