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February 15, 2012

Falkland Islanders Must Choose Their Fate

Barry Elsby, Total Politics

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The Falkland Islands are home to a thriving community. In the face of escalating rhetoric, that community must have the right to determine its own future, argues Dr Barry Elsby MLA

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