Posted on March 25, 2017. Tags: disarmament, Ian Paisley, IRA, Ireland, Irish Republican Army, Martin McGuinness, Nationalism, Nelson Mandela, Northern Ireland, Sinn Fein, Terrorism
With the death of Martin McGuinness, the former Provisional IRA senior commander turned peace-maker and Deputy First Minister, one is struck that such a transition was simultaneously, impressive and outrageous. I had the opportunity of meeting McGuinness last January when I interviewed him. I was struck by his warmth and generosity in taking time out […]
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Posted in Conflict, Europe, Security Issues, Terrorism, UK News, World
Posted on October 29, 2015. Tags: Belfast, Flag, Good Friday Agreement, Northern Ireland, Politics, protest, Referendum, Scottish independence, Troubles, union, Unionists, United Kingdom
On the 18th of September 2014, 84.59% of the registered Scottish public exercised their right to express their opinion through the ballot box. 55% voted ‘No’ to independence while 45% voted ‘Yes’. Although the result was decisive, it was not a landslide victory for the status quo, with 1, 617, 989 Scots voting in favour […]
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Posted in Europe, UK News, World