MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Falklands to mark 44th anniversary of Liberation Day on 14 June
The Falkland Islands will mark the 44th anniversary of Liberation Day on Sunday, June 14, commemorating the end of the 1982 Argentine occupation. The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has released the official program of events, which will combine a religious service, a milita...
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