Tag: Simon Walters

• Thursday, August 6th 2026 - 08:00 UTC

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

  

  By Simon Walters (*)<br />
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  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.