UK Government's Decision on British Indian Ocean Territory

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
UK government's plan to give away British Indian Ocean Territory and lease it back for billions of pounds approved after legal challenge overturned, despite concerns about security and ties to China.

Key Points

  • Legal bid to prevent the deal was overturned
  • Diego Garcia contains a vital joint British-American airbase
  • Mauritius will pay billions to lease back Diego Garcia for 99 years
  • UK government claims the deal is to protect national security

Pros

  • UK government believes the deal is necessary for national security
  • Deal secures continued operation of strategically important military base

Cons

  • Critics argue surrendering control of islands to Mauritius makes the base vulnerable to spying
  • Concerns about the cost to British taxpayers and Mauritius' alignment with China