2013-01-18 09:31:53

The Falklands publish referendum proposal for March vote


(Vatican Radio) The Falkland Islands has revealed the referendum proposal which its people will be voting on in March, to decide if they retain their current status with Britain.

The referendum, which will be held March 10 and 11, is a clarification response to ratcheted up political pressure from Argentina, directed by President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, who insists that the Islands should be part of her country.

The Government of the Falklands has undertaken a two-week public consultation and its Executive Council has approved the final wording of the public consultation which reads: "Do you wish the Falkland Islands to retain their current political status as an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom?"

Britain and Argentina fought a 74-day war over the Falklands in 1982, after Argentina at that time led by dictator Leopoldo Gualteiri invaded the Islands. Argentine Forces were defeated and left the Islands. Britain has pledged to always protect the Falklands and that holds true to this day.

Listen to the report by James Blears: RealAudioMP3








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