Argentina argues against UK control of Falklands waters in tribunal

During hearings at the international tribunal for the law of the sea in Hamburg, Argentine legal representatives argued that the UK is acting like a 17th-century colonial power over the waters surrounding the Falkland Islands. Argentina has requested a ruling to force Britain to suspend oil drilling in the North Basin ahead of further arbitration. In response, the UK's attorney general stated that the tribunal lacks jurisdiction over sovereignty matters and that suspending the drilling would have disastrous consequences for the Falkland Islanders and the projects involved.