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“Self-determination lies with the Falkland Islanders, and sovereignty lies with the UK”

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“Self-determination lies with the Falkland Islanders, and sovereignty lies with the UK”
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By Simon Walters (*)

At the heart of Argentina’s illegitimate claim over the Falkland Islands is a historical falsehood. British sovereignty over the islands dates back to 1765, before the Argentine Republic even existed.

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