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Why is the UK giving up sovereignty over Indian Ocean islands?

ABC/Reuters After years of negotiations, the UK is giving up its sovereignty over a cluster of strategically important Indian Ocean islands. The move has led to criticism from Britain's Conservative opposition and some local Indigenous groups.

How many islands are in the British Indian Ocean territory?

Map of the British Indian Ocean Territory since 1976. The territory is an archipelago of 58 islands covering 56 square kilometres (22 sq mi). The largest island is Diego Garcia, which at 32.5 square kilometres (12.5 sq mi) accounts for about half of the territory's total land area.

Does the British Indian Ocean territory have a military base on Diego Garcia?

However, since its creation, the British Indian Ocean Territory and the joint UK-US military base on Diego Garcia has had a contested existence. It has been challenged through various international courts and tribunals, threatening the long-term, secure operation of the base. In recent years, this threat had risen significantly.

Where can I find a travel guide for British Indian Ocean territory?

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for British Indian Ocean Territory. Christian Nauvel, "A Return from Exile in Sight? The Chagossians and their Struggle" (2006) 5 Northwestern Journal of International Human Rights 96–126 Archived 2 March 2011 at the Wayback Machine (retrieved 9 May 2011).

What if Mauritius has sovereignty over the British Indian Ocean territory?

Under the terms of the Agreement, the United Kingdom will agree that the Republic of Mauritius has sovereignty over the British Indian Ocean Territory, also known as the Chagos Archipelago. In return, Mauritius will authorise us to exercise their sovereign rights needed for the long-term, secure, and effective operation of the joint military base.

What is the British Indian Ocean territory (Constitution) Order 2004?

The British Indian Ocean Territory (Constitution) Order 2004 defines the territory as comprising the following islands or groups of islands: These islands and associated coral reefs lie between 4°44 and 7°41 south and 70°47 and 72°47 east.