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Falkland Islands mark end of 1982 war with Argentina Falkland Islands mark end of 1982 war with Argentina
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The Falkland Islands will mark 30 years since the end of the war with Argentina later, with services at Port Stanley's cathedral and Liberation Monument.The Falkland Islands will mark 30 years since the end of the war with Argentina later, with services at Port Stanley's cathedral and Liberation Monument.
Britain liberated the UK territory from Argentine occupation on 14 June 1982.Britain liberated the UK territory from Argentine occupation on 14 June 1982.
David Cameron issued a message saying Britain's support for the islands had "not wavered in the last 30 years and it will not in the years ahead".David Cameron issued a message saying Britain's support for the islands had "not wavered in the last 30 years and it will not in the years ahead".
Argentina claims sovereignty over the islands and has taken out UK adverts urging negotiations on their future.Argentina claims sovereignty over the islands and has taken out UK adverts urging negotiations on their future.
The liberation of the islands after 74 days of Argentine occupation will be marked with a service of thanksgiving at Christ Church Cathedral in the Falklands capital, Port Stanley.The liberation of the islands after 74 days of Argentine occupation will be marked with a service of thanksgiving at Christ Church Cathedral in the Falklands capital, Port Stanley.
Veterans of the 1982 war will then lead a military parade to the Liberation Monument for an act of remembrance.Veterans of the 1982 war will then lead a military parade to the Liberation Monument for an act of remembrance.
The names of the 255 UK servicemen and three Falklands civilians who died in the war will be recited during the service. An estimated 650 Argentinians were also killed during the conflict.The names of the 255 UK servicemen and three Falklands civilians who died in the war will be recited during the service. An estimated 650 Argentinians were also killed during the conflict.
After the playing of the Last Post, wreaths will be laid and there will be a Royal Salute.After the playing of the Last Post, wreaths will be laid and there will be a Royal Salute.
In his statement, UK Prime Minister David Cameron said the anniversary was "an opportunity to remember all those who lost their lives in the conflict and to look forward to what the future holds for the Falklands".In his statement, UK Prime Minister David Cameron said the anniversary was "an opportunity to remember all those who lost their lives in the conflict and to look forward to what the future holds for the Falklands".
He paid tribute to the UK servicemen who "paid the ultimate price" and said it was time to express "a huge debt of gratitude" to those who recaptured the islands.He paid tribute to the UK servicemen who "paid the ultimate price" and said it was time to express "a huge debt of gratitude" to those who recaptured the islands.
"Their bravery reminds us that freedom is only won, and peace is only kept, because there are exceptionally brave people willing to journey to the other side of the world to lay their lives on the line," Mr Cameron said."Their bravery reminds us that freedom is only won, and peace is only kept, because there are exceptionally brave people willing to journey to the other side of the world to lay their lives on the line," Mr Cameron said.
He said 10 generations of Falkland Islanders had strived to secure a prosperous future for their children and were succeeding "despite aggressive threats from over the water".He said 10 generations of Falkland Islanders had strived to secure a prosperous future for their children and were succeeding "despite aggressive threats from over the water".
The prime minister concluded: "Just as we have stood up for the Falkland Islanders in the past, so we will in the future."The prime minister concluded: "Just as we have stood up for the Falkland Islanders in the past, so we will in the future."
Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne will attend the commemoration service in the Falklands. Mr Browne said the islanders were "enthusiastic" about their liberation in 1982 and proud of the achievements of the British armed forces.Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne will attend the commemoration service in the Falklands. Mr Browne said the islanders were "enthusiastic" about their liberation in 1982 and proud of the achievements of the British armed forces.
"It is also a commemorative event and it's a balance about people being pleased on the Falkland Islands about the outcome of the war but also a more sombre reflection on the sacrifice on both sides," he said."It is also a commemorative event and it's a balance about people being pleased on the Falkland Islands about the outcome of the war but also a more sombre reflection on the sacrifice on both sides," he said.
'Anachronistic colonial case''Anachronistic colonial case'
In newspaper advertisements in British newspapers, President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner says Argentina will address the United Nations Committee on Decolonisation in New York on Thursday "about an anachronistic colonial case in the South Atlantic".In newspaper advertisements in British newspapers, President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner says Argentina will address the United Nations Committee on Decolonisation in New York on Thursday "about an anachronistic colonial case in the South Atlantic".
She says the Royal Navy "expelled the Argentine legitimate authorities and population from the Malvinas Islands [as Argentina refers to the islands]" in 1833 and that Argentina has demanded their restitution ever since.She says the Royal Navy "expelled the Argentine legitimate authorities and population from the Malvinas Islands [as Argentina refers to the islands]" in 1833 and that Argentina has demanded their restitution ever since.
The BBC's UN correspondent Barbara Plett said President Fernandez's appearance at the decolonisation committee this year would be unprecedented.The BBC's UN correspondent Barbara Plett said President Fernandez's appearance at the decolonisation committee this year would be unprecedented.
She said the president was using the symbolism of the war's anniversary to restate Argentina's case at the UN, where the majority backs Argentina's position on the islands - that the dispute should be settled in negotiations.She said the president was using the symbolism of the war's anniversary to restate Argentina's case at the UN, where the majority backs Argentina's position on the islands - that the dispute should be settled in negotiations.
The British government has said it will not discuss the issue of sovereignty without the agreement of the Falkland Islanders.The British government has said it will not discuss the issue of sovereignty without the agreement of the Falkland Islanders.
On Wednesday, the Falklands government announced it would hold a referendum on its "political status".On Wednesday, the Falklands government announced it would hold a referendum on its "political status".
It said it wanted to send a firm message to Argentina that islanders want to remain British.It said it wanted to send a firm message to Argentina that islanders want to remain British.
Recently, UK ministers have accused Argentina of trying to impose an "economic blockade" on the islands.Recently, UK ministers have accused Argentina of trying to impose an "economic blockade" on the islands.
The South American country has been turning away cruise ships carrying the British flag and is taking legal action against five British oil firms exploring the coast of the islands.The South American country has been turning away cruise ships carrying the British flag and is taking legal action against five British oil firms exploring the coast of the islands.
The Falkland Islands, a rocky archipelago in the South Atlantic, are 7,780 miles from the UK and 1,140 miles from Buenos Aires.The Falkland Islands, a rocky archipelago in the South Atlantic, are 7,780 miles from the UK and 1,140 miles from Buenos Aires.
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