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Monday, March 11, 2013

Falklands Islands Referendum -March 10-11,2013


Falkland Islanders started voting in a sovereignty referendum seeking to counter Argentina’s claim over the British-ruled territory.Falklands-born and long-term residents will cast ballots on whether they want to stay a British Overseas Territory.

A high turnout is expected from among the islands’ population of roughly 2,500 and an overwhelming 'yes’ vote is likely

Argentine ambassador to Britain says 'vote has no legal grounds'


Voters choose to remain UK territory

The people of the Falkland Islands have voted overwhelmingly in favour of remaining a UK overseas territory. Of 1,517 votes cast in the two-day referendum - on a turnout of more than 90% - 1,513 were in favour, while just 3 votes were against

 


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