The Northern Ireland policing board said the attacks on officers were “truly shocking” while the Northern Ireland executive in a joint statement after an emergency debate described the events as “deplorable”. Arlene Foster, the Democratic Unionist party leader and first minister, condemned the firebombing of a moving bus and said the latest disturbances were an… Continue reading Apr 2021. Unrest in Northern Ireland Part 2
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Apr 2021. Unrest in Northern Ireland Part 1
Serious unrest has spilled on to the streets since Good Friday in pockets of unionist areas in Londonderry, Belfast and other towns in County Antrim. Cars have been set on fire and petrol bombs and masonry have been thrown at police, leaving 48 officers injured, including seven on Wednesday night during the worst disturbances so… Continue reading Apr 2021. Unrest in Northern Ireland Part 1
Jan 2020. The Return of Power-Sharing in Northern Ireland
January 2020. Northern Ireland’s main political parties have agreed to a deal that will lead to the restoration of the power-sharing government in the region following its collapse three years ago. The Northern Ireland assembly will sit on Saturday at 1pm and elect new officials including the first minister. On Friday evening, Sinn Féin confirmed… Continue reading Jan 2020. The Return of Power-Sharing in Northern Ireland