Falklands will receive a visit from the International Red Cross

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A four person delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will be visiting the Falkland Islands from 27 June to 2 July, as part of the humanitarian mission to help identify the mortal remains of unnamed Argentine combatants buried at the Argentine memorial in Darwin. Read full article

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golfcronie
I look forward to the ICRC's thoughts on the subject of DNA testing of the fallen. I am sure that the FALKLANDERS will treat the ICRC members with respect. See Argentina, that is how it is done without all the fanfare, but with dignity.
Jun 17th, 2016 - 07:20 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Conqueror
I still reckon that the best option would be to dig up all the remains and send them to argieland. Then their tests could be carried out to their hearts' content. We'd be able to get a confirmation that Macri wants to continue the illegitimate “claim”.

But, failing that, there should be a strict control over the number of argie “scientists” permitted to enter the Falklands. There should also be a strict time limit and the argies should be required to construct a tent encampment at the site and be restricted to it. No wandering around the Islands spying. And armed British and FI troops should be assigned as guards. Including convoying the argies to and from the airport. Islanders might want to consider requiring the argies to fly into Port Stanley Airport, thereby restricting the number of personnel that can be flown in. They could also have the pleasure of being driven across East Falkland in a bus with blacked-out windows.
Jun 17th, 2016 - 08:07 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Islander1
ICRC to that greatly respected in the Islands - it is likely to be asked for some explanations of its bias in June 1982 in turning a blind eye to blatant Arg breaches of the Geneva Convention by their “Hospital Ship” which transported fresh soldiers,ammunition and missiles to Stanley

Used its searchlights to light up a speedboat attack by UK forces on Arg postions around Stanley in the closing stages to Arg gunners could see and fire at them.

Apparently made no criticism of the Arg treatement of civilians at GooseGreen
even when it became public after they had been freed from forced captivity end on May.

It will be interesting to see what they have to say for themselves this time.
Jun 17th, 2016 - 10:53 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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zathras
Interesting the IRC talking to the People of the Falkland Islands directly.

They will presumably then talk to Argentina.

Thus Argentina will be told they have to talk directly with the FI.
Jun 17th, 2016 - 10:54 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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GALlamosa
#2 It would be done by the ICRC if there is agreement to proceed. There would be no Argentine scientists involved. The Geneva Convention covers the burial of remains which should be strictly at the wishes of the families of the deceased.
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Conqueror
@5. In that case there is no chance of this going ahead. You should read up on what argieland wants. What about the families that haven't agreed?
Jun 17th, 2016 - 05:36 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
Perhaps it would be best to have a referendum of the islanders with regard to THEIR wishes.
1) Respectful disinterment and return to Argentina (who have only used them as pawns) OR
2) Removal and burial at sea if the families cannot agree to sensible terms void of Argentine political interference, especially from the 'veterans'. Over the Belgrano would be a fitting site.

Clearly Argentina are still pursuing their idiotic claim despite evidence to the contrary. If they persist then option 2) is likely to be best for the islanders.
Jun 17th, 2016 - 06:14 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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pgerman
@7 and @2

Remember that there are lots of british human beings remains buried in Argentina. Some of them were from good and peaceful people who lived in Argentina when they died.

Others, the remains of the fallen from several armies that attaked Buenos Aires and Parana River were invasors...I wouldn't like to see, and read, British people acting as ISSI soldiers.....
Jun 18th, 2016 - 04:13 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
@ 8 P German

But it's OK for the 'veterans' and other bat-shit mad argies to disrupt the Falklands with their unlawful claims and stupid actions around the Falkland's themselves?

WTF has ISSI to do with anything, or are they your new 'friends'? That would not surprise anybody.
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