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The peace process may have stalled - but not unravelled

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The peace process in Northern Ireland has hit problems, and British government minister, Mo Mowlam, has to decide on whether the Irish Republican Army (IRA) ceasefire is still valid. Unionist politicians will be putting pressure on Mowlam, and her instinct is likely to be to resist such pressure. Tensions have been reduced in the marching season in 1999 compared with 1998, and this is one example of progress that is being made. The peace process has proved itself to be resilent, though an agreement between the two sides is necessary.

Northern Ireland, Armistices

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Profound change proves the order of the day

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The UK's 2001 general election has prompted significant changes to the political scene in Northern Ireland. Nationalists now control most of the west and south of Northern Ireland, with the nationalist vote moving increasingly close to the Unionist total.

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Five-day deadline to respond to initiatives

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The British government has given political parties in Northern Ireland a five day deadline of Aug 6 2001 to break the deadlock in the peace process. The issues they must agree on are examined in detail.

Peace treaties

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