Now the IRA must show that it means business

Article Abstract:

Issues raised by the forthcoming resignation of Northern Ireland First Minister David Trimble are discussed. It is argued that the IRA must now show that it is serious about continuing the peace process.

Ireland, Appointments, resignations and dismissals

---

It's time for the Unionists to surrender a little bit of ground

Article Abstract:

Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble is a key figure in the talks on a peace agreement for Northern Ireland. This is because he is, among all leading Unionists, the closest ally of the majority of ordinary people in Northern Ireland who seek peace. If he sacrifices his leadership merely to reach an agreement that appears good in theory, this agreement will not be successful. Unionists who are preparing to oppose concessions must be reminded that they are not being asked to surrender.

Intnl Diplomacy, Political activity, Ulster Unionist Party (Northern Ireland), Diplomacy

---

This time, the IRA might make a real difference

Article Abstract:

Direct talks between the Ulster Unionists and Sinn Fein have led to a statement on decommissioning which came not only from Sinn Fein, but from the IRA itself. This is a very significant development for the Ulster Unionists, who have pursued the pretence that the IRA and Sinn Fein are quite separate. There are still fears on both sides about decommissioning and power-sharing, but officials involved in the negotiations continue to work very hard and hope has not disappeared.

United Kingdom

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Stop bombing, end the sanctions and open up the gates of Britain. A tough lesson in international relations
• Abstracts: Let's not help the US in its mission to become an unassailable world power. Piracy has always driven our policy in the Falklands
• Abstracts: It's time to face the facts: Scottish devolution is a complete disaster. Resist the depression industry
• Abstracts: I'm putting my money on the dark horse to win the Tory race. The death of the Tory party would be a loss for all of us
• Abstracts: In a sectarian city, children go back to school and run a gauntlet of hate. Fear and loathing in the birthplace of the Troubles

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.