Trimble, David
As the Northern Ireland peace process inches closer to resolving decades-old conflicts, Protestant leader David Trimble has announced that he will not shake hands with Gerry Adams, head of the IRA-allied Sinn Fein party, during their meeting this week. The historic gathering between the two former adversaries marks a significant
Adams, Gerry
In the aftermath of the devastating Omagh bomb on August 15, a frenetic behind-the-scenes effort by politicians in London, Dublin, and Washington helped to salvage the Northern Ireland peace process, bringing the two communities closer together than ever before. The extraordinary turnaround was a result of unprecedented levels of political
Adams, Gerry
David Trimble, Northern Ireland's First Minister, will meet with Gerry Adams, Sinn Fein's president, in a landmark face-to-face encounter, marking a significant step towards peace in the Province. The meeting, to take place late next week, follows President Clinton's visit to Ireland, where he
Sinn Fein
President Clinton hosted Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams at the White House on May 29, where they discussed disarmament and the implementation of the Good Friday agreement. Adams emphasized the need to bring an end to the militarization of the situation and called for demilitarization, stating that he wants to
Sinn Fein
The formation of a new multiparty government in Northern Ireland, a crucial step towards implementing the region's landmark peace agreement, is fraught with challenges. Protestant and Catholic politicians, emboldened by the 71% vote in support of the agreement, must now navigate the complexities of working together. Key obstacles
Sinn Fein
Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams and his IRA-allied party made a significant shift in their stance by backing the Northern Ireland peace accord. In a long-awaited decision, 331 out of 350 party activists voted to permit their leaders to participate in the compromise administration for Northern Ireland. This reversal of
Sinn Fein
Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams spearheaded a significant shift in his party's stance, achieving a decisive victory in favor of the Northern Ireland peace accord. The historic decision, made at the Royal Dublin Society hall after several hours of public debate, garnered 331 votes out of 350 in
Trimble, David
A recent survey conducted by the Guardian and Irish Times indicates that John Hume's Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) is likely to reap the benefits of the peace dividend in the upcoming Northern Ireland assembly elections. The poll, conducted by the Harris Research Centre, shows the SDLP
Sinn Fein
The Irish government's decision to release nine members of the Irish Republican Army (I.R.A.) from prison before the expiration of their terms is seen as a show of support for Gerry Adams, the president of Sinn Fein, the I.R.A.'s political wing. This
Trimble, David
As Northern Ireland's Protestant marchers avoided a hostile Catholic neighborhood in a symbolic retreat, they demonstrated the kind of compromise necessary for the recent peace accord to survive. The agreement, brokered by U.S. Ambassador George Mitchell, requires a number of concessions from both sides, including the release
Sinn Fein
Thousands of nationalists gathered in Northern Ireland on Easter to remember the 1916 Easter Rising, with some showcasing a mix of anticipation and skepticism about the recent Ulster peace deal. The deal, which was the result of a fortnight of intense negotiations between unionist and nationalist leaders, aims to establish
Sinn Fein
British Prime Minister Tony Blair met with Gerry Adams, the leader of the Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein, at Downing Street in a bid to coax Sinn Fein back into the Northern Ireland peace process. The meeting came after Sinn Fein was suspended from the peace talks last month due
