Falkland islands situation

Falkland Islands Situation Phillip Martel

The Situation ,[object Object]

Britain claims rights to the land after claiming sovereignty in 1833 after settling and expelling the Argentineans. Most of the islanders are of British decent.,[object Object]

Past Attempts ,[object Object]

April 2, 1982- Argentina invaded the islands. Three days later, Britain sent troops. After 655 Argentine and 255 British died, Argentina surrendered on June 14.

1990- the two nations restored diplomatic relations but still failed to come to a conclusion over flights to the island and fishing rights,[object Object]

December 2009- Argentina passed law claiming Falklands, Britain rejected

February 2010- British oil company began exploring for oil near islands, Argentina responded by requiring all ships passing through Falklands to have permit,[object Object]

Spanish had settlements on islands

When Argentina gained independence, they believe they have right to all lands Spain conquered which included Falkland Islands

Claimed sovereignty over islands in 1820

Falkland islands situation

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