Terror gang that murdered 16
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The Balcombe Street gang murdered at least 16 people in the London, England, area in the period 1974 to 1975. It was responsible for up to 50 bombings and shootings, including the explosions which killed five people in Guildford, England, in Oct 1974 and two people in Woolwich, England, in Nov 1974. The gang, which was determined to bring the republican war in Northern Ireland to England, was particularly active between Aug and Dec 1975, when many bomb attacks were undertaken without warning. Four members of the gang captured in Dec 1975 were sentenced to a total of 47 terms of life imprisonment.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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Judged by terrorists
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The recent threat by the Ulster Volunteer Force and Ulster Defence Association to shoot loyalist paramilitary Billy Wright if he does not leave the country is basically an issue of discipline within the paramilitary movement. However, it also has serious implications for the Northern Irish peace process as a whole. Some observers believe that it could accelerate a trend towards a return to armed conflict which is already beginning to emerge. However, this need not necessarily be the case, as incidents of violence can take place in isolation.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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IRA will put its weapons 'completely beyond use'
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The paramilitary organisation the Irish Republican Army (IRA) has announced that it will begin decommissioning its weapons. The move has given a boost to the faltering peace process in Northern Ireland.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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