Videobox: Falklands

February 23, 2010

The spat between Britain and Argentina over oil-drilling rights in the Falklands is intensifying.

Großbritannien Falkland Krieg Flagge in Axax Bay Jahrestag — Image: AP

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A British firm has started drilling for oil in waters off the Falkland Islands - which are claimed by both Britain and Argentina. The oil exploration company says a drilling platform has begun operations about 100 kilometers north of the islands. Geologists say oil fields around the Falklands may contain up to 60 Billion barrels of oil. The move has prompted strong opposition from Argentina, which accuses Britain of violating international law. Argentina seized the islands by force in 1982 but British armed forces re-took the islands after a ten-week conflict.

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