Second Falklands War

The Second Falkland Islands War is a conflict between the Grand Yarphese Republic, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Northwest Pacific Republic of Cascadia over the possession of the Falkland Islands. Although Cascadia had no relation to the Falkland Islands, it condemned Yarphei on the invasion and capture of it, and later declared war (though not participating in direct combat per national policy).

Yarphese Invasion
The Vietnamese Liberation Army landed in the Falkland Islands at 00:20 UTC-4, 11 January 2010 and shortly cut off all communication with London. By 06:00 on 11 January, the VLA had complete control of the archipelago. With the exception of minor skirmishes in and around Stanley, there was little local resistance. After several failed attempts to re-establish communication and the inexplicable disappearance of several Flyglobespan flights out of RAF Mount Pleasant, a British investigation revealed the Yarphese Invasion. Shortly after, Britain declared war. After this occurred, Cascadia issued an ultimatum to Yarphei demanding the vacation of the Falkland Islands. It was promptly ignored and an hour later Cascadia declared war, although Cascadia has said no humans will be in direct combat.

Possible Invasion Motives
It is unclear at this time what motivated the Grand Yarphese Republic to invade the Falkland Islands, but international analysts have postulated that controlling the Falklands will give Yarphei better access to the Western Hemisphere and its territory in Antarctica.

Allied States
The Allied States of America chose to remain neutral in this conflict, however is still against the idea of the invasion (the Allied States and the United Kingdom enjoy a good relationship). The Allied States embassy has been sealed off and fortified with troops. The Americans still on the island were instructed to take refuge in the embassy until an evacuation force arrives. The transport vessel, ASO New Texas has dropped anchor off the coast of south Argentina.

East Asian Federation
The EAF has decided to remain neutral in combat operations, however, most corporations have stated that they will continue the sale and delivery of supplies to VLA troops worldwide per existing and new trade contracts. Federation citizens in the affected areas are urged to use corporate cargo vessels resupplying troops to evacuate.