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Falkland Islands Demining
16 November 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The Falkland Islands have been declared mine-free under the Ottawa Convention, marking a significant milestone after over three decades of demining efforts.
Action Requested
No specific actions are requested; this statement is purely informational to announce the successful completion of the demining project in the Falkland Islands ahead of schedule.
Key Facts
- The Falkland Islands were declared mine-free on November 14th under the Ottawa Convention.
- Over 38 years were required for the project, involving British Armed Forces from 1982 to 2009 and civilian de-miners from 2009 to 2020.
- The UK Government funded a programme that destroyed over 10,000 mines and unexploded ordnance.
- A total of 23 million square meters of land was released for public use.
- This achievement marks the UK's fulfilment of its legal obligation under the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
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