Olivier Bancoult

Olivier Bancoult is a Chagossian activist who was expelled from the Chagos Islands in the 1960s. He has been a leading figure in the campaign to return to the islands and has worked tirelessly to raise awareness about the issue. Bancoult has been recognized for his work, including being named as one of the BBC's 100 Women in 2019. He was born in Peros Banhos, Chagos Islands, and moved to the United Kingdom in the 1970s.