Double standards for terrorists

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The UK government continues to state that loyalist paramilitaries in Northern Ireland are sticking to the terms of the ceasefire, even though it is clear to everybody that they are not. By taking this stance, the government avoids having to expel the political representatives of loyalist paramilitary groups from the Stormont peace talks. It feels that there are strong arguments for not expelling the loyalists, especially the fact that doing so would almost certainly lead to a serious escalation of the violence in Northern Ireland.

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The man who puts terrorists back to work

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Northern Irish businessman Ken Clelland has voluntarily become extensively involved in finding employment for IRA, UDA and UVF former prisoners. Most executives in Northern Ireland are very keen to avoid any contact with released prisoners, many of who retain paramilitary links, but Clelland feels that this is a misguided approach, given that the business community currently has problems filling vacancies. He believes that former prisoners should be treated on an equal basis with other job-seekers.

Employment, Interview, Businessmen, Ex-convicts, Clelland, Ken

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Ulster moves towards its Mandela moment

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Many people in Northern Ireland have suddenly become more positive about the prospects for a successful outcome from the peace talks. It is by no means certain that a peace deal will be agreed, but it does appear that an important hurdle has been overcome. A sense of momentum has emerged, and underlying relationships, especially that between the UK and Irish governments, may finally serve to bring about a peace settlement.

International Affairs, Civil Conflict, Civil war

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