Abstract
In 1982, the Argentine junta government, faced with recession and declining public support, invaded the Falkland/Malvinas Islands, whose ownership had long been disputed with the United Kingdom. To the surprise of the Argentine generals, the United Kingdom counter-invaded the territory it claimed as the Falkland Islands. By the end of the three-month conflict, the Falkland/Malvinas Islands were again under British control. Ownership of the islands has long been disputed, but since 1833, excluding a brief period during the Falklands War, Britain has been in control. Despite numerous U.N. resolutions directing the United Kingdom and Argentina to seek a peaceful resolution of the conflict, they have failed to resolve their territorial dispute over this land.
Recommended Citation
Profile, Country
(2009)
"Falkland/Malvinas Islands,"
The Journal of ERW and Mine Action
: Vol. 13
:
Iss.
1
, Article 32.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol13/iss1/32
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