'Peace process will not be derailed.' (Sinn Fein leaders welcome moves to set date for all-party talks on Northern Ireland peace process)

Article Abstract:

UK prime minister John Major and Irish prime minister John Bruton have issued a joint peace formula which sets a fixed date of Jun 10, 1996, for the start of all-party talks aimed at giving new impetus to the peace process in Northern Ireland. This move has been a limited welcome by top Sinn Fein officials, as it meets demands from Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams for a specific date to be set before he requests the IRA to abandon its new terrorism campaign. However, it has been made clear to Sinn Fein that the UK and Irish governments are determined to pursue the peace process.

Political activity, Sinn Fein

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Ulster faces 'No' vote catastrophe

Article Abstract:

There is growing pessimism in official circles about the likely outcome of the forthcoming referendum on the Northern Ireland peace agreement. Some 45% of Unionists intend to reject the agreement, while 35% will back it and a further 20% are undecided. It now seems likely that the referendum will bring an indecisive result. Even if the yes vote wins, the agreement will have lost much of its political authority and will be very vulnerable.

International Affairs, Civil Conflict, Civil war

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