The little-known story of Olivier Bancoult: from Laborer to Office Assistant at CEB

You know his fight for the return of the Chagossians to their native island. The highest distinction of the State (GCSK) – Grand Commander of the Order of the star and Key of the Indian Ocean – which has just been awarded to him, you know it too! But few people know that Olivier Bancoult was the only student in his class at the Renganaden Seeneevassen government school in Cassis to have obtained 4 As in the end of primary cycle exams. Few people know that he is the grandfather of nine grandchildren. Did you know that he started his career at the Central Electricity Board as a ploughman? Did you know where he went to high school? Discover the little-known story of the leader of the Chagos Refugee Group.