Falkland Islands

Monday, June 4th 2012 - 03:08 UTC
“Malvinas for Argentina and sea outlet for Bolivia” demands Morales at OAS meeting

As anticipated in the opening speech of the 42 OAS General Assembly hosted by landlocked Bolivia, President Evo Morales put on the discussion table his country’ aspiration for an outlet to the Pacific Ocean linking it to Argentina’s sovereignty dispute with the UK over the Falklands/Malvinas Islands.
Saturday, June 2nd 2012 - 04:50 UTC
Falklands’ new generation will attend the C24 meeting in New York

Two young Islanders will accompany Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly Members to a special session of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation (C24) this month in New York.
Saturday, June 2nd 2012 - 04:39 UTC
“We need political will on both sides” to reach agreement on Falklands/Malvinas says Argüello

By Rebecca Kendall (*) - It has been 30 years since the war over the Falkland/Malvinas Islands ended, but the question of sovereignty in the Islands, located 248 miles off the coast of Argentina, is still very much fresh in the minds of those closest to the issue, including Argentina’s Ambassador to the United States Jorge Argüello.
Friday, June 1st 2012 - 07:07 UTC
US delegation at OAS assembly will reiterate Falklands/Malvinas a bilateral issue

United States will reiterate at the coming OAS General Assembly that the Falklands/Malvinas Islands difference is a bilateral issue to be resolved between Argentina and the UK, which means the US delegation, will not take position in a possible declaration in support of Argentina.
Thursday, May 31st 2012 - 15:59 UTC
“Self determination, only way that leads to a peaceful, permanent solution of Falklands’ dispute”

Self-determination is the only solution that will lead to a permanent, peaceful solution to the Falklands’ sovereignty dispute with Argentina said Falkland Islands lawmaker Roger Edwards addressing a regional seminar of the UN Decolonization Committee in Ecuador.
Thursday, May 31st 2012 - 06:11 UTC
Insulza hopeful OAS assembly will reach a consensus on the Malvinas issue

OAS Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza said he expects a consensus is reached on the Falklands/Malvinas issue next week when the Organization of American States general assembly, following the lack of agreement at the last Summit of the Americas in Colombia.
Thursday, May 31st 2012 - 06:01 UTC
Confirmed: Cristina Fernandez will attend C24 meeting on Falklands next June 14

President Cristina Fernandez will be attending next June 14 the UN Decolonization meeting in New York where she is expected to make a strong case for Argentina’s claim over the disputed Falklands/Malvinas Islands.
Thursday, May 31st 2012 - 01:22 UTC
Ecuador calls for an end to colonialism in Malvinas, Puerto Rico and Guantanamo

Ecuadorean Minister of Foreign Affairs Ricardo Patiño called on Wednesday for an end to the remains of colonialism and specifically mentioned the Falklands/Malvinas, Puerto Rico and the US Guantanamo base in Cuba.
Thursday, May 31st 2012 - 00:42 UTC
Falklands’ lawmaker to address decolonization regional seminar in Ecuador

Falkland Islands Member of the elected Legislative Assembly Roger Edwards is scheduled to address the UN Special Committee on Decolonization regional seminar which opened Wednesday May 30 in Quito, capital of Ecuador.
Thursday, May 31st 2012 - 00:36 UTC
Jersey Assistant Chief Minister will attend Falklands’ Liberation anniversary

Jersey Assistant Chief Minister, Senator Paul Routier, is to visit the Falkland Islands from 10 to 16 June 2012 to take part in commemorating the 30th anniversary of their liberation, reports the local media.