Trimble, David
The first meeting of Northern Ireland's new Assembly, a crucial step in the Good Friday Agreement, was marred by intense debate and partisan exchanges. The event, marked by emotional outbursts and sharp attacks, highlighted the divisions that still exist in the region. DUP leader Ian Paisley and Gerry
Trimble, David
A growing consensus is emerging that the recently concluded Assembly election in Northern Ireland has confirmed the public's support for the Good Friday Agreement. Prime Minister Tony Blair has reinforced this sentiment in telephone conversations with key figures, including Gerry Adams, David Trimble, and John Hume. The pressure
Trimble, David
The election for the new Northern Ireland Assembly has concluded, with parties supporting the peace settlement emerging as the biggest winners. However, the outcome has also revealed a deep divide within the Protestant community, with many of David Trimble's supporters deserting him to vote for candidates opposed to
Trimble, David
Gerry Adams's Sinn Fein scored a significant victory as the first member to be elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly, with Adams topping the poll in West Belfast. However, the Ulster Unionists, led by David Trimble, faced a challenge from John Hume's SDLP, as disillusioned supporters
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
Northern Ireland
The people of Northern Ireland have resoundingly voted yes to a new relationship between the communities within the province, with a near-unanimous backing in the Republic of Ireland. This historic vote has given the green light to a forceful election campaign for seats in the new assembly, which is expected
Northern Ireland
British Prime Minister Tony Blair, seeking to win over wavering Protestant voters, has pledged to enforce the most contentious aspects of Northern Ireland's peace accord. The accord, set to be voted on in a referendum scheduled for April 10, would establish a new multiparty government for British-ruled Northern
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
Blair, Tony
British Prime Minister Tony Blair has issued a stark warning to Sinn Fein, indicating that if the Irish Republican Army fails to disarm, the party may be denied participation in a new Northern Ireland assembly. The warning comes after the IRA rejected a key section of the peace settlement reached
Blair, Tony
British Prime Minister Tony Blair held a 90-minute meeting with Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams in London to discuss the Northern Ireland peace agreement. Adams expressed disappointment over the lack of progress on demilitarization, citing the harassment of Catholic communities by the British Army and the need to disarm both
