Sinn Fein
The Anglo-Irish declaration's attempted clarification by the Northern Ireland Office has been met with skepticism, as Sinn Fein considers the exchange a propaganda success. Despite the stern language warning Sinn Fein to stop "playing for time," the situation remains stagnant, with no significant progress towards peace.
Sinn Fein
John Major, the British Prime Minister, will reject Gerry Adams's calls for clarification on the joint declaration on the future of Northern Ireland. In a move to dash Adams's hopes, the Northern Ireland Secretary, Sir Patrick Mayhew, will publish a commentary on nine questions from the
Major, John
Pittsburgh - U.S. President Bill Clinton and British Prime Minister John Major said on Monday that it was too soon to determine whether the Irish Republican Army would back a plan for peace in Northern Ireland. The joint statement was made by the two leaders at the start of
Major, John
Sinn Fein yesterday showed signs of softening its criticism of John Major's Ulster peace initiative, with the party's leading strategist Martin McGuinness expressing optimism about the British Government's intentions. McGuinness pointed to a recent article by Major in the Irish News, which seemed to
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Irish Prime Minister Albert Reynolds and British Prime Minister John Major will meet on February 19 to discuss the latest developments in the Ulster peace process, amidst speculation that the pro-IRA party Sinn Fein may be poised to respond to a joint peace declaration signed in December. The meeting, arranged
Sinn Fein
Gerry Adams, the leader of Sinn Fein, has stated in an interview that British Prime Minister John Major holds the key to peace in Northern Ireland. However, Major's refusal to clarify the Anglo-Irish peace initiative is delaying the process, Adams claimed. This stalemate has led to increased violence,
Sinn Fein
Irish Prime Minister Albert Reynolds made a push for demilitarization in the Northern Ireland conflict on Monday, stating that such a move would help to end the coercion of both pro-Irish nationalists and pro-British unionists in the province. Reynolds also expressed his willingness to provide Sinn Fein, the political wing
Sinn Fein
British Prime Minister John Major has dismissed Sinn Fein's requests for further clarification on the Anglo-Irish peace initiative, declaring that he will not engage in negotiations with the Irish Republican Army (IRA) until it has formally renounced violence. Major's stance came in the wake of Sinn
Sinn Fein
Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams made his most positive remarks to date about the Anglo-Irish peace initiative, stating that the agreement could be the beginning of a process leading to self-determination for all the people of Ireland. However, his comments were met with sharp criticism from Ulster unionists and the
