The State of Merriland consisted of two ethnic groups, the Happilanders who represented the majority, and the Smileylanders who represented 20% of the entire population. The Smileylanders lived concentrated in the North West part of the country where they were able to run autonomously their affairs which allowed them to adopt their own laws in areas such as healthcare and education. However, the Smileylanders were reliant on economic support from the government of Merriland. Amidst growing dissatisfaction as a result of Merriland’s decision to withdraw from the Treaty of the World Union, the Smileylanders made a claim towards establishing their own independent state.
Advise the Smileylanders on what their chances are in achieving this in light of international law.
