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Essequibo Valley Conflict - Sarah

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  • Anglo- Dutch Treaty

    Anglo- Dutch Treaty
    The Anglo Dutch Treaty was signed. The Great-Britain earns the territory gained by the Dutch. Which Includes the West side of The Essequibo River. Later on (1831), The Britich Guyana is made/established. Future Treaties that revolve around Guyana have to pass by the British and the Britsh Guyana.
  • Paris Arbitration Award

    Paris Arbitration Award
    In October 3rd of 1899, the Paris Arbitration Award was given. It included that Britain (British Guyana ) gained 90% the territory that was disputed (Essequibo Region). Schomburgk Line was established as "border" between British Guyana and Venezuela. Venezuela's side of the Schomburgk Line started in the mouth of the Orinoco River, giving Venezuela complete power over the large river. However, Britain (British Guyana) stayed with the land that included many ,valuable gold mines.
  • Geneva Agreement

    Geneva Agreement
    Britain, British Guyana and Venezuela reach the Geneva Agreement. The agreement consists of British Guyana gaining independence towards the Essequibo Region (Which is 2/3 of Guyana's land).
    • In May 26th of 1966, Guyana finally earns Independence from Great Britain and no longer is "British Guyana".
  • Rupununi Uprising

    Rupununi Uprising
    Rupununi Uprising in January, 2nd of 1969 causes a stir to Guyana. The Rupununi Uprising, developed in the Southern Part of the Essequibo Region. It's goal was to terminate the desesperation between both, Venezuela and Guyana, to earn the Essequibo Region. Basically, to split them apart.
  • The "Flash-Back"

    The "Flash-Back"
    (The month and Day of this event is not avaliable, only the year is provided) In 1999, The Venezuela Constituent Assembly declares that it is no longer "with" their decisions made in 1899 about teh Geneva Treaty. Therefore Venezuela nulls the decision taken before. Of course, their decision was affected seeing that The Essequibo Region was bassically given to Guyana by the International Court of Arbitration.