U.K. to send naval ship to Guyana amid Venezuela and Guyana Border Dispute

Context: Britain will deploy a naval ship near Guyana to support Guyana over the border dispute with neighbor Venezuela over the oil-rich Essequibo region. 

About Venezuela and Guyana Border Dispute

• History: Essequibo region is a disputed region between Venezuela and Guyana.
  • Geography: The 160,000-square-km Essequibo region lies west of the Essequibo River, which passes through Guyana. Essequibo region makes up two-thirds of Guyana’s territory. 
• Arbitral Award: Guyana’s claim has been internationally accepted since the 1899 Paris Arbitral Award. However, Venezuela has disputed this award. 
• Global Support: India, with diasporic ties, supports Guyana; the US also backs Guyana’s sovereignty. 

Continue Reading: Venezuela-Guyana Conflict Over The Disputed Essequibo

Source: The Hindu

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