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Argentina's Interpol Red Notices Over Sea Lion Project
Argentina seeks Interpol red notices for Sea Lion oil project linked to Falklands.
In brief
Argentina seeks Interpol red notices for Sea Lion oil project linked to Falklands. Argentina requested Interpol red notices against Sea Lion oil project partners, UK opposes as politically motivated. Originally reported by Mercopress.
Argentina requests Interpol red notices
Argentina has requested Interpol red notices against individuals linked to the Sea Lion oil project north of the Falklands.
“Argentina has requested Interpol red notices against individuals linked to the Sea Lion oil project north of the Falklands”
UK opposes politically motivated requests
The United Kingdom has asked Interpol to reject the notices as politically motivated.
“The United Kingdom has asked Interpol to reject the notices as politically motivated”
Interpol reaffirms Article 3
Interpol responded by reaffirming Article 3 of its constitution, which prohibits any intervention or activity of a political character.
“Interpol responded by reaffirming Article 3 of its constitution, which prohibits any intervention or activity of a political character”
Clausen warns of Interpol threat
The chief executive of the islands' government, Andrea Clausen, acknowledged that the use of Interpol poses a threat.
“The chief executive of the islands' government, Andrea Clausen, acknowledged that the use of Interpol poses a threat”
Argentina launches legal action
Argentina has launched criminal proceedings against Navitas Petroleum and Rockhopper Exploration, the project's partners.
“Argentina has launched criminal proceedings against Navitas Petroleum and Rockhopper Exploration, the project's partners”
The key point
Argentina requested Interpol red notices against Sea Lion oil project partners, UK opposes as politically motivated.
